content/get-started/using-github/exploring-early-access-releases-with-feature-preview.md

metadata

title: Exploring early access releases with feature preview
intro: >-
  You can use feature preview to see products or features that are available in
  {% data variables.release-phases.public_preview %} and to enable or disable
  each feature for your personal account.
redirect_from:
  - /articles/exploring-early-access-releases-with-feature-preview
  - >-
    /github/getting-started-with-github/exploring-early-access-releases-with-feature-preview
  - >-
    /github/getting-started-with-github/using-github/exploring-early-access-releases-with-feature-preview
versions:
  fpt: '*'
  ghec: '*'
topics:
  - Early access
shortTitle: Feature preview

{% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %}'s release cycle

{% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %}'s products and features can go through multiple release phases.

Phase	Description
{% data variables.release-phases.private_preview_caps %}	The product or feature is under heavy development and often has changing requirements and scope. The feature is available for demonstration and test purposes but may not be documented. {% data variables.release-phases.private_preview_caps %} releases are not necessarily feature complete, no service level agreements (SLAs) are provided, and there are no technical support obligations. Note: A product or feature released as a "Technology Preview" is considered to be in the {% data variables.release-phases.private_preview %} release stage. Technology Preview releases share the same characteristics of {% data variables.release-phases.private_preview %} releases as described above.
{% data variables.release-phases.public_preview_caps %}	The product or feature is ready for broader distribution. {% data variables.release-phases.public_preview_caps %} releases can be public or private, are documented, but do not have any SLAs or technical support obligations.
General availability (GA)	The product or feature is fully tested and open publicly to all users. GA releases are ready for production use, and associated SLA and technical support obligations apply.

Exploring {% data variables.release-phases.public_preview %} releases with feature preview

You can see a list of features that are available in {% data variables.release-phases.public_preview %} and a brief description for each feature. Each feature includes a link to give feedback.

{% data reusables.feature-preview.feature-preview-setting %}

1. To view details for a feature, in the left sidebar, click the feature's name.
2. Optionally, to the right of a feature's name, click Enable or Disable.