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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 rabououn
author RoopeshNair
ms.date 11/09/2025
monikerRange <= azure-devops

Create Classic release pipelines

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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

Product Requirements
Azure DevOps - An Azure DevOps organization.
- An Azure DevOps project.
- Permissions:
    - To grant access to all pipelines in the project, you must be a member of the Project Administrators group.

Create a Classic 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 Azure DevOps, then navigate to your project.

  2. Select Pipelines > Releases.

  3. If this your first time creating a Classic release pipeline, select New pipeline, otherwise select New > New release pipeline.

  4. Select a template from the featured templates, or start with an Empty job.

  5. A stage panel will open, update the Stage name if needed, or keep the default.

  6. 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.

  7. Under Stages, select the job/task link and add the tasks you need for your scenario to the Agent job.

  8. Select Save when you're done, add a comment (optional), and then select Ok.

  9. 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.":::

Tip

Release definitions can also be created using the REST API.

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