## Product release stages

URL: https://docs.atlan.com/get-started/references/product-release-stages

> Learn about product release stages.

The following release stages are part of the lifecycle of an Atlan feature. For a full comparison of all the ways to track what Atlan is shipping—including the in-app Product Updates panel and Atlan docs over MCP—see [Where to find Atlan product updates](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/platform/get-started/how-are-product-updates-deployed/llms.txt).

| Stage | Access | Status |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Alpha](#alpha) | By invitation only to few data teams | Experimental |
| [Private preview](#private-preview) | By invitation only to a larger cohort of data teams | Near production grade |
| [Public preview](#public-preview) | Open to all data teams | Production grade with known limitations |
| [General availability](#general-availability) | Open to all data teams | Production grade |

## Atlan release stages

While features are stable, Atlan may on occasion deprecate legacy functionality to support product updates.

### Alpha

- Enabled for select customers on request to test, validate, and provide feedback.
- Experimental in nature, user feedback critical in preparing for a wider release.
- Formal support and documentation unavailable.
- Standard SLAs, terms, and warranties don't apply.

### Private preview

- Enabled for a larger cohort of customers on request to test, validate, and provide feedback.
- Usually includes a `Private Preview` label in the product or requires admins to enable the feature from _Labs_ in the admin center.
- Partially production ready - breaking changes may occur.
- Informal support and documentation from product and engineering teams.
- Standard SLAs, terms, and warranties don't apply.
- To get access to private preview features, [raise a support request](https://docs.atlan.com/support/submit-request).

### Public preview

- Usually includes a `Public Preview` label in the product or requires admins to enable the feature from _Labs_ in the admin center.
- Production grade is high, but with known limitations.
- Formal support and documentation provided on best available basis.
- Feature release may be announced on the [Shipped channel](https://shipped.atlan.com/).
- Standard SLAs, terms, and warranties do not apply.

### General availability

- Enabled by default for all customers (if relevant package has been purchased).
- Production grade is of the highest quality, providing the best possible user experience.
- Formal support and documentation available.
- Feature release announced on the [Shipped channel](https://shipped.atlan.com/).
- Standard SLAs, terms, and warranties apply.

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