Introduction
Introducing Release Hub: More Control, Your Way.
We’re excited to unveil Release Hub — a new centralised space that gives companies greater control over how and when new features are rolled out across their organisation.
With Release Hub, users with the Subscription + Billing role can choose to enable features immediately or schedule them for a later date. This flexible, user-first approach puts your team in the driver’s seat.
And this is just the beginning. As part of our evolving go-to-market process, we’ll soon be adding even more capabilities, allowing organisations to shape their own journey with upcoming features.
In this article, we’ll walk through where to find Release Hub, how it works, and how to use it effectively.
How it works
To locate the Release Hub, navigate to Settings by clicking the three dots next to your name in the navigation bar, and then select the new Release Hub heading that appears in the short menu.
A new window will open, showcasing the Release Hub main screen where you can discover the latest features and improvements coming to Lookout.
Here, you can see what’s new and upcoming or opt in early to try new features before they're officially released.
Where applicable, each new feature listed will include a supporting article, linked directly, so you can learn more about the feature before deciding whether to enable it.
As mentioned already, users with the Subscription + Billing role permissions enabled will be able to set a date or immediately enable a feature here in Release Hub.
When using the Set opt-in date, a calendar will pop up for you to select your exact date you wish to set. Once the date is specified, press the blue Set opt-in date button to save this date. This feature will then automatically be switched on in the early hours of your selected date.
Alternatively, you can utilise the button “Enable now for…” for immediate use of the new feature.
If you change your mind about enabling the feature after setting a date or wish to change the date, you can click the Clear date button to cancel the scheduled rollout.
Please note: Clearing or changing the date can only be done before the new feature is enabled or the set date is reached. Once it is on, you cannot turn the feature off yourself.
If you wish to turn a feature off after enabling, please reach out to your AM for assistance.
When a feature is enabled or scheduled for enablement, a message will appear below the feature showing exactly who made the change.
Some new features will still need to be enabled by contacting your AM. In this case, the available feature will read that Lookout enabled it.
Some features will require Lookout to do prep work, such as running a script or backfilling a table. You will be notified and told to contact the Account Manager in these cases.
In the Release Hub, you’ll also see upcoming features along with their estimated rollout dates. These features are informational only; nothing will be enabled automatically, and no action is required on your part at this stage. When applicable, these features will be updated with opt-in options, giving you the choice to enable them when the time comes.
