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# Create a release

Use this tutorial to prepare and run a release for one app.

### Before you start

* You need the **App Administrator** or **App Operator** app role.
* Release management must be enabled for the app.
* At least one pipeline must be available.

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### Start a new release

Go to [Dashboards → Releases](/dashboards/releases.md).

Open [Create Release](/dashboards/releases/manage.md).
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### Select the pipeline

Choose the app and the pipeline library.

Then select the pipeline you want to run.
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### Configure the release

Set the target environment, branch, and revision.

Review scheduling, release notes, and version details.

If the pipeline allows it, choose an existing package or update to a newer revision.
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### Submit and monitor

Start the release when the configuration is correct.

Track the status from the release page until it completes.
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### Next steps

* [Review policy compliance](/overview/tutorials/policies/review-policy-compliance.md)
* [Work with assigned tasks](/overview/tutorials/tasks/work-with-assigned-tasks.md)
* [Compare policy results between revisions](/overview/tutorials/policies/compare-policy-results-between-revisions.md)


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