What are Early Access features?
Early Access features are still in development. We release them early so you can try them and tell us what's working. Your feedback directly shapes what we build.
Because these features are still changing, you may run into issues, or we may continue to evolve how the feature works. Some features may be significantly reworked or removed before they're generally available.
Every feature is labeled with a stage so you know what to expect:
| Stage | What it means | How you get it |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha | Early and still changing. May have meaningful limitations, and some setup may need support. | Select Request access. Our team reviews your request and turns the feature on for your company, typically within 1–2 weeks. Once it's on, you can turn it off yourself or request to turn it off, depending on the feature. |
| Beta | Ready for broader testing, with a few things still being refined. | Turn it on yourself with the toggle. You can turn it off again at any time. |
When a feature becomes generally available, it's removed from the Early access page and becomes a standard part of Assembled.
How do I find available early access features?
- Select Configure in the top navigation.
- Select Early access.
- Browse the list. Features are grouped into:
- Enabled: features that are already turned on for your company.
- Available to try: features you can turn on (Beta) or request access to (Alpha).
- Not currently available: features your company can't use right now. This section only appears when it applies.
- Select a feature, or its arrow, to expand it and see What changes, Limitations, Available to, and Data use.
How do I turn on a feature?
Some features you turn on yourself. Others our team turns on for your company after you request access.
- Go to Configure → Early access.
- Find the feature under Available to try.
- Review What changes and Limitations.
- Depending on the feature, you'll see one of these:
- A toggle: turn it on. The feature moves to Enabled. Changes can take a few minutes to appear across Assembled.
- Request access: select it. The button changes to Requested while our team reviews it. Our team will confirm access in 1–2 weeks. You'll get an email when your request is approved or declined. When it's approved, the feature moves to Enabled and shows Access granted. If a request isn't approved, you can submit it again.
How do I turn off a feature?
- Go to Configure → Early access.
- Find the feature under Enabled.
- Depending on the feature, you'll see one of these:
- A toggle: turn it off. We keep your existing configuration where possible, so turning it back on is quick.
- Turn off: select it, then select Turn off again to confirm. Everyone at your company loses access right away. To use the feature again, you'll need to request access again.
- Request to turn off: select it to ask our team to turn the feature off. The button changes to Turn-off requested, and the feature stays on while we review it. You'll get an email when your request is approved or declined. When it's approved, the feature moves back to Available to try.
How do I share feedback?
Expand a feature and select Send feedback. Your feedback goes directly to the team building it.
At Assembled, we see feedback as a gift. We read every submission, and we may reach out to your team to learn more or ask if you'd like to share additional input.
If something isn't working or you need help, select Help in the app.
FAQ
Does turning on an early access feature affect everyone at my company?
Yes. Early access is set for your whole company, not for individual users or teams. Check Available to, which lists the roles or teams the feature is designed for, before you turn it on.
Can I turn a feature off?
Yes, from the Early access page. Depending on the feature, you turn it off yourself or request to turn it off. See How do I turn off a feature? above.
Why can't I see Early access in Configure?
You need the Admin role, or a custom role that includes Can manage early-access features. If you can't see Early access, check with an Admin at your company to make sure you have the right permissions (in the role editor, the option is under Early access). If you're an Admin and still don't see it, select Help in the app to ask when Early access will be available for your company.
Is my data safe?
Each feature's Data use section explains what data it uses. Early access features follow the same security and privacy practices as the rest of Assembled.