How to Convert CentOS Linux 8 to CentOS Stream

If a running CentOS Linux 8 installation should be converted to CentOS Stream, then follow the below steps.

Enable CentOS Stream Repo

# dnf install centos-release-stream

Set CentOS Stream repo as the default

# dnf swap centos-{linux,stream}-repos

Synchronize installed packages to the latest versions

# dnf distro-sync

You may see some new packages getting added and updates with this migration, it might take a few minutes to complete.
Once completed your CentOS 8 is converted to CentOS Steam release 8.