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Accessing Release Preview for NetSuite Testing

Learn how to access your Release Preview account in NetSuite and manage user access effectively.

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To access your Release Preview account, use the same URL as your production account: https://system.netsuite.com. This is particularly important as it enables testing of new features before an official upgrade.

How to Access Release Preview

  1. Log in to NetSuite at https://system.netsuite.com.
  2. Switch to the Release Preview Administrator role.
    • On the My Roles page, look for Release Preview in the Account Type column.
    • It will be marked with an RP symbol in the Change Roles list.

Granting Access to Other Users

To give a user access:

  1. Navigate to Lists > Employees > Employees in the Release Preview account.
  2. Click Edit next to the employee's name.
  3. On the Access subtab, clear the Give Access box and save the record.
  4. Edit the employee record again and check the Give Access box. Reassign the necessary roles before saving.
  5. Instruct the user to log out and back in to access the Release Preview account.

Bulk User Access via CSV Import Assistant

  1. Create an Employee search and include:
    • Internal ID
    • Give Access
  2. Export the results to a CSV file.
  3. Access Setup > Import/Export > Import CSV Records.
  4. Choose Employees for both Import Type and Record Type.
  5. Follow the import steps and ensure you map Internal ID and Give Access fields correctly.
  6. Save and run the import job.

Removing Access from Users

  1. Log in as an Administrator to the Release Preview account.
  2. Navigate to Lists > Employees > Employees.
  3. Select the employee to remove access.
  4. Clear the Give Access box and save the record.

Accessing via New Release Portlet

  1. Log in to your production account.
  2. Locate the New Release portlet on your home page.
    • If not visible, see instructions on adding it to your dashboard.
  3. Click Release Preview Login when available.

Best Practices

  • Always ensure that the Release Preview account is exclusively used for testing. It is temporary and will be purged after 14 days of inactivity. Check your New Release portlet for upgrade dates and the cleaning date.
  • Stay informed about new features and ensure you review the Release Preview Guide for comprehensive testing instructions and procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions (4)

Can non-administrator users access the Release Preview account in NetSuite 2026.1?
Initially, only users with the Administrator role can log in to the Release Preview account. However, administrators can grant access to other users after logging in.
What happens to the Release Preview account if there is no login activity?
If there is no login activity for 14 consecutive days, the Release Preview account will be purged.
How can administrators grant Release Preview access to multiple users efficiently?
Administrators can use the CSV Import Assistant for bulk updates. Export a search of employees requiring access as a CSV file, then import it through the CSV Import Assistant to update access in the Release Preview environment.
Will the Release Preview account URL differ from my production account in NetSuite 2026.1?
No, the Release Preview account is accessible via the same URL used for the production account: https://system.netsuite.com.

Weekly Update History (1)

Release Preview Guideupdated

Updated the documentation for RP account purging on Accessing Your Release Preview Account

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Source: URL for Release Preview Access — Oracle NetSuite Help Center. This article was generated from official Oracle documentation and enriched with additional context and best practices.

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