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description: Preview and test features that are in development. With Salesforce Release Manager, you can provide feedback on features that are available only in the Development (Dev) channel for sandboxes. Opt in to Dev channel and switch back to production (Standard channel) at any time.
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# Salesforce Release Manager (Beta)

Preview and test features that are in development. With Salesforce Release Manager, you can provide feedback on features that are available only in the Development (Dev) channel for sandboxes. Opt in to Dev channel and switch back to production (Standard channel) at any time.

### Required Editions

<table class="slds-table slds-table_bordered slds-max-medium-table_stacked slds-m-bottom_small edition"><colgroup><col></colgroup><tbody><tr class=""><td class="slds-cell-wrap" style="vertical-align:top;">Available in: Lightning Experience</td></tr><tr class=""><td class="slds-cell-wrap" style="vertical-align:top;">Available in: all editions</td></tr></tbody></table>

![Note](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-xcloud-setup-264-0-0-production-enus/6f21df35-9ea0-4f53-ac94-45c3b5dfd5bc/images/icon_note.png)

Note Salesforce Release Manager is a pilot or beta service that is subject to the Beta Services Terms at [Agreements - Salesforce.com](https://www.salesforce.com/company/legal/agreements/) or a written Unified Pilot Agreement if executed by Customer, and applicable terms in the [Product Terms Directory](https://ptd.salesforce.com/). Use of this pilot or beta service is at the Customer's sole discretion.

You can use these channels.

- **Development (Dev) channel**: Preview and test features that are in development. The Dev channel is available in sandboxes only. Features in this channel can lack accessibility requirements and documentation. Features that are released in the Dev channel will be available in the Standard channel when they are stable. You can override the default enablement state for certain features in the Salesforce Release Manager Settings page.
- **Standard channel**: An org uses the Standard channel by default. This channel is the production environment that receives a major update every four months and weekly patch updates.

Consider these guidelines when working with Dev channel features.

- Dev channel features can be unstable and subject to breaking changes.
- Dev channel features aren't localized, can lack documentation, and can fail to meet certain accessibility requirements.

Salesforce can offer pilot, developer preview, beta, or generally available features in the Dev channel.

- **[Manage Release Channels](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=xcloud.release_manager_channels.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    With Salesforce Release Manager (SRM), your organization can preview and test upcoming features before their wider release. Opt in to the Development (Dev) channel in sandboxes for features that are in active development. Organizations use the standard channel by default.
- **[Manage Channel Features](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=xcloud.release_manager_features.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    Preview and test features that are in active development in the Dev channel, which is available in sandboxes. You get to try out new features before their wider release, provide feedback, and help shape the product roadmap.