User Acceptance Testing (UAT) is the stage in which some users evaluate the implemented change under real-world scenarios. Based on their experience during the testing period, the UAT members provide their consent on approving the change.
Role required: UAT owner, Change role with view/edit permissions for UAT stage.
The following tabs will be displayed in the stage:
- Details: Displays the scheduled start and end of the UAT and the actual start and end. You can also add a description for the activities in the stage, attach the test plans and issues, and fill additional fields configured for the stage. Depending on your change role and permissions, you can spot-edit the fields.
- Tasks: You can add and manage tasks in this stage.
- Approvals: Track the approval levels associated with the UAT stage.

If no approval is added for the UAT stage, the Approvals tab will not be visible for this stage after the change moves to the next stage.
- Status Comments: View the status transitions of the change in this stage, along with the comments added during the transitions.
UAT Owner: The UAT owner creates the test plans, assigns tasks, and organizes all activities in the UAT stage. The final acceptance is also given by the UAT owner.
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