> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.chkk.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Approve Upgrade Template

> A brief description, use-case, and usage instructions for the Approve Upgrade Template feature

Chkk's **Approve Upgrade Template** feature ensures that each Upgrade Template is thoroughly reviewed, adjusted to align with organizational guidelines, and officially marked as ready for use. Once an Upgrade Template is **Available**, users can add custom steps, confirm which Cloud Native Project, application service, and operator versions to upgrade now versus later, and apply internal change-management standards.

After all necessary adjustments are in place, the user marks the upgrade template as **Approved for Use**. Chkk automatically logs who approved the upgrade template, giving the entire team visibility into its readiness. This standardized approach **reduces context switching**, **preserves knowledge**, and **promotes the reuse of best practices**—enabling faster upgrades across multiple clusters and ensuring **consistent workflows** organization-wide.

## Usage

<Note>
  The provided steps also apply to Project Upgrade Templates.
</Note>

Follow the steps below to **Approve a Cluster Upgrade Template**:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Cluster Upgrade Templates">
    1. In the **left-hand column** of the **Chkk Dashboard**, expand **Upgrade Copilot**.
    2. Click **Upgrade Templates**, then select **Clusters**.

           <img src="https://mintcdn.com/chkk/ErQAF5e5P7IkmW9z/images/features/approve-a-template-before-approval.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ErQAF5e5P7IkmW9z&q=85&s=61648ae35b3cad8c456c5d18371efd2a" alt="Approve an Upgrade Template" width="3002" height="1468" data-path="images/features/approve-a-template-before-approval.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Approve the Template">
    1. Navigate to the **Upgrade Template** you want to approve.
    2. Click the **thumbs up** icon to approve it.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check Approval Status">
    1. Once approved, the upgrade template's status changes to **Approved for
       Use**. 2. The approval date appears under the **Approved** column, along with
       any comments made by the approver.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Instantiate Upgrade Plans">
    1. After approval, a new **CTA Button** will appear, allowing you to [Instantiate Upgrade Plans](/features/instantiate-template-to-plan) from the approved Upgrade Template.

           <img src="https://mintcdn.com/chkk/ErQAF5e5P7IkmW9z/images/features/approve-a-template-after-approval.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ErQAF5e5P7IkmW9z&q=85&s=d2faf8ba482f6605cb0d7946a0325797" alt="Approve an Upgrade Template" width="2922" height="1706" data-path="images/features/approve-a-template-after-approval.png" />
  </Step>
</Steps>