# How to release HAP-Java These actions can only be performed by someone with maintainer level access to the repository. 1. Run the [Stage Release on Master Branch](https://github.com/hap-java/HAP-Java/actions/workflows/release.yml) Action with a version such as `2.0.2` 2. After this completes, find the release on the [Releases page](https://github.com/hap-java/HAP-Java/releases) 3. Edit the release to include the changelog details