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title: "Work with version management"
slug: "work-with-version-management"
updated: 2026-08-17T09:37:42Z
published: 2026-08-19T08:38:36Z
canonical: "docs.grassfish.com/work-with-version-management"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.grassfish.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Work with version management

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> By default, version management is not enabled. If you want to use it, contact your Grassfish partner.

Version management allows you to create draft versions of spots.

### Prerequisites

Before you work with different spot versions, read the following important information:

- You need writing permission for the spot group to see, create, and edit draft versions of spots.
- You can only edit a spot if it's checked out in editing mode.
- Releasing a draft can't be undone. If in doubt, create an unversioned copy or a local copy by uploading a spot.
- You can't use spots with active version management task lists.

## Enable version management

To enable version management for a spot, perform the following steps:

1. In IXM One, go to **Content > Playlist**.
2. In the **Selectable spots** pane, select one or more spots.
3. Click ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/work-with-version-management-image-nvc2hge7.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A21%3A40Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A21%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=GZ3ADbNbddlAOHOWf77MHQ%2Bh5Afq4F2aOt8pDEZgYnE%3D) **Edit properties**.
4. Select **Activate version management**.

## Create a spot version

To create a spot version, perform the following steps:

1. Go to **Content > Playlist**.
2. In the **Selectable spots** pane, select one or more spots.
3. Click **Create >** **Create new version**.
4. In the **New spot version** window, click **Yes**.
5. Edit the newly created draft version of the spot using the following options:

| **Preview** | To watch a preview, click ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/work-with-version-management-image-qpvmeji9.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A21%3A40Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A21%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=GZ3ADbNbddlAOHOWf77MHQ%2Bh5Afq4F2aOt8pDEZgYnE%3D) **Preview** and select whether you want to preview the recently released version or the current draft. |
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| **Replace spot** | To replace the spot, click **Tools > Replace spot**. |
| **Edit content** | To edit an HTML Composer spot in the Composer, click **Edit content**. Your changes are invisible to users without writing permission until the draft is released. |
| **Release version** | To release a draft, click **Create > Release version**. You can release multiple spots in one workflow. |
| **Reset version** | To reset the spot to the latest released version, click **Edit > Reset version**. |