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# Configure product-level release settings

# Configure product-level release settings {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 31, 2026  
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Configure release settings for a product or service that are applied whenever a release is created or executed for that product.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_dpr_model.release_admin or sn_dpr_model.product_manager

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesDigital Product Release Workspace.
2. Select the products and services icon (![Products and services icon.]()).
3. Select a product or service from the list.
4. Select Release settings.
5. Configure the release defaults for the product.  
   Note:  
   If you don't set these values, all respective records are displayed when you create releases.
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   | Setting | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Release readiness dates | Option to enable scheduling of releases for the product outside defined release targets. This setting appears when the sn_dpr.out_of_band_release_allowed system property value is true. |
   | Release calendars | Calendars available for targeting releases. |
   | Release templates | Release templates that can be applied to new releases. |
   | Change models | Controls which change models and standard change templates are available when creating and linking change requests for a release. Note: This list displays only those change models that have Available in 'Create New' selected and standard change templates that are active. |
   | CI classes | Determines the CI selection available during release execution to the CI classes most relevant to the product. |
   [Table 1. Release settings for a product]

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6. Select Save.

## Result

The release settings for the product are saved and are used in the following flows:

* The release creation flows show only the configured templates and calendars by default.
* Change request creation shows only the configured change models and standard change templates.
* Configuration item selection shows only CIs of the configured classes.
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**Related tasks**   

* [Create a release with a wizard](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/mp~y_KD_gRfb0z68m_QNEQ "Create a release for one or more products or services with the help of a wizard. The wizard guides you through the entire release creation process.")
* [Create a release for a product or service](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/jKBsNmd1MDRgrDVb2S~reA "Create a product or service release when all planned product enhancements and product features are ready.")
* [Create a release readiness target](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/9igu~ZUKLuBEnKQU7N9C1w "Create release readiness targets to define the dates by which the releases must be ready for deployment. These targets help you to track and manage capacity and conflicts while ensuring a smooth delivery of your products.")
* [Manage change requests in a release](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/TVeibzCMqLh0RxmM5ROiQQ "View and manage change requests in a release. You can create and add new change requests to the release or add existing ones.")
* [Manage configuration items in a release](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/1k~xlb_RY2i01rwu8gqHQw "View and manage the configuration items (CIs) in a release phase. Use the associated CIs to manage change requests and tasks in the release.")

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