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

---
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. <br><br> **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.
1. Optionally, to the right of a feature's name, click **Enable** or **Disable**.