Merge pull request #8556 from MicrosoftDocs/pipelines/506129

Classic releases

Author: v-shils

docs/pipelines/release/media/create-classic-release-pipelines.png

@@ -1,49 +1,57 @@
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-title: Create Classic releases
-description: Learn how to create Classic release definition in Azure pipelines.
+title: Create Classic release pipelines
+description: Learn how to create Classic release definitions in Azure Pipelines.
 ms.assetid: 2FF35C3B-FBF9-407F-8467-2D336973E63C
 ms.topic: tutorial
-ms.author: ronai
+ms.author: rabououn
 author: RoopeshNair
-ms.date: 10/31/2024
+ms.date: 11/09/2025
 monikerRange: '<= azure-devops'
 ---
 
-# Create Classic releases
+# Create Classic release pipelines
 
 [!INCLUDE [version-lt-eq-azure-devops](../../includes/version-lt-eq-azure-devops.md)]
 
-Azure Pipelines offers developers a structured framework for deploying applications across multiple environments efficiently and securely using classic release pipelines. In this article you learn how to create release definitions in Azure Pipelines.
+Azure Pipelines enables you to deploy applications efficiently and securely across multiple environments using Classic release pipelines. This guide walks you through the steps to create a Classic release definition in Azure Pipelines.
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
-- An Azure DevOps organization. [Create one for free](../../organizations/accounts/create-organization.md).
+| **Product**        | **Requirements**  |
+|--------------------|-------------------|
+| **Azure DevOps**   | - An [Azure DevOps organization](../../organizations/accounts/create-organization.md).<br> - An [Azure DevOps project](../../organizations/projects/create-project.md).<br> - **Permissions:**<br>   &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- To grant access to all pipelines in the project, you must be a member of the [Project Administrators group](../../organizations/security/change-project-level-permissions.md). |
 
-- An Azure DevOps project. Create a new [project](../../organizations/projects/create-project.md#create-a-project) if you don't have one already.
+## Create a Classic release definition
 
-## Create a release definition
+A Classic release definition lets you configure stages, artifacts, and tasks for your deployment process. Follow these steps to create a Classic release pipeline for your project:
 
-1. Sign in to your Azure DevOps organization, and then navigate to your project.
+1. Sign in to Azure DevOps, then navigate to your project.
 
 1. Select **Pipelines** > **Releases**.
 
-1. If this your first release pipeline, select **New pipeline**, otherwise select **New** > **New release pipeline**.
+1. If this your first time creating a Classic release pipeline, select **New pipeline**, otherwise select **New** > **New release pipeline**.
 
-1. Select a template, or start with an **Empty job**.
+1. Select a template from the featured templates, or start with an **Empty job**.
 
-1. Under **Artifacts**, select **Add an artifact**, select your **Source type**, and then fill out the required fields. Select **Add** when you're done.
+1. A stage panel will open, update the **Stage name** if needed, or keep the default.
 
-1. Under **Stages**, select the job/task link, and add the tasks you need for your scenario to the **Agent job**.
+1. Under **Artifacts**, select **+ Add** to add your build artifact. A new panel opens, select your **Source type**, fill out the required fields, then select **Add** when you're done.
+
+1. Under **Stages**, select the *job/task* link and add the tasks you need for your scenario to the **Agent job**.
 
 1. Select **Save** when you're done, add a comment (optional), and then select **Ok**.
 
-    :::image type="content" source="media/create-release-definition-manually.png" alt-text="A screenshot displaying how to manually create a release definition.":::
+1. Now you're ready to create your first release. Select **Create release** and follow the prompts to start your release. 
+
+    :::image type="content" source="media/create-classic-release-pipelines.png" alt-text="A screenshot displaying how to manually create a Classic release definition in Azure Pipelines.":::
 
-> [!NOTE]
+> [!TIP]
 > Release definitions can also be created using the [REST API](/rest/api/azure/devops/release).
 
 ## Related content
 
-- [Classic release triggers](triggers.md).
-- [Artifact sources](artifacts.md).
+- [Create a multi-stage release pipeline](define-multistage-release-process.md).
+
 - [Deploy pull request Artifacts](deploy-pull-request-builds.md).
+
+- [Deploy to different stages from multiple branches](deploy-multiple-branches.md).