# Release stage

### Definition

Release stages in Reflag are entities that allow setting up [app](https://docs.reflag.com/product-handbook/concepts/app)-wide [feature access](https://docs.reflag.com/product-handbook/feature#access) targeting rules. Each release stage defines [targeting rules](https://docs.reflag.com/product-handbook/concepts/targeting-rules) for each available [environment](https://docs.reflag.com/product-handbook/concepts/environment). Later, during the development of new features, you can apply all those rule automatically by selecting an available release stage.

Release stages are useful tools when a standard release workflow is used in your organization.

### Next steps

* Learn about [filters](https://docs.reflag.com/product-handbook/concepts/filter) and [targeting rules](https://docs.reflag.com/product-handbook/concepts/targeting-rules)