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# Switching Between EPC and the New Experience

Navigate seamlessly between the EPC interface and the new platform.

Our platform lets you seamlessly switch between **EPC (Classic)** and the **New Experience**, giving you access to all features while exploring the latest improvements.

{% columns %}
{% column %} <mark style="color:blue;">**Use EPC for:**</mark>

<i class="fa-plus">:plus:</i>  Creating or editing documentation&#x20;

<i class="fa-arrows-rotate">:arrows-rotate:</i>  Configuring documentation lifecycles\
(endorsements, approvals, etc.)

<i class="fa-screwdriver-wrench">:screwdriver-wrench:</i>  System or environment administration

<i class="fa-ban">:ban:</i>  Accessing any feature not yet available in the New Experience
{% endcolumn %}

{% column %} <mark style="color:blue;">**Use the New Experience for:**</mark>

<i class="fa-eye">:eye:</i>  Viewing documentation in a modern, intuitive interface

<i class="fa-sparkles">:sparkles:</i>  Using the powerful AI Assistant and enhanced search

<i class="fa-list-check">:list-check:</i>  Performing tasks more efficiently

<i class="fa-messages">:messages:</i>  Participating in the new **Posts**\
(previously **Collaboration** in EPC)

<i class="fa-pickaxe">:pickaxe:</i>  Exploring the new **Process Mining** app

<i class="fa-bullseye-pointer">:bullseye-pointer:</i>  Accessing all e-forms in the same place
{% endcolumn %}
{% endcolumns %}

{% hint style="success" %}
Your account and data are synchronized across both workspaces—any documentation created or edited in EPC will be available in the New Experience.
{% endhint %}

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## **How to Switch Between Experiences**

* Click the **Switch to Classic** or **Switch to the New Experience** button at the top right of the page.
* The system will reload in the selected workspace without logging you out.

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## **Enable Switching Between Experiences**

By default, the switch button does not appear in the UI to prevent unintended access. To enable it and allow users to switch freely between both experiences, follow these steps:

{% hint style="danger" %}
You need **System Administrator** permission to perform this action.
{% endhint %}

1. Access the **Advanced System Settings** in EPC's System Admin section.
2. Find the `ENABLE_APP_SWITCH_TOGGLE` setting.
3. Edit the field from `false` to `true`.
4. Click **Apply the changes** at the top of the page.

Once enabled, the switch button will appear for all users, allowing them to toggle between EPC (Classic) and the New Experience.

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## See Also

Ready to explore the New Experience? Start with the basics.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Profile Settings</strong></td><td>Learn how to manage your workspace and display settings.</td><td><a href="https://1488562728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTx7AmE0d2Q4ja20EYjF5%2Fuploads%2FRtnQWtXc6vnXkQ33U5Yx%2FIMS-V16-NAV-Library-Icons-117.png?alt=media&amp;token=649e1d58-dd8b-40d8-90a2-3563a157b43c">IMS-V16-NAV-Library-Icons-117.png</a></td><td><a href="/interfacing-help-files/getting-started/first-time-login-and-profile-setup.md">Profile Settings</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Exploring the New Experience</strong></td><td>Familiarize yourself with the platform’s layout and core features to get started quickly.</td><td><a href="https://1488562728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTx7AmE0d2Q4ja20EYjF5%2Fuploads%2FIicHnWRDxU9zPCTnLGLC%2FIMS%20Icons%20(1).png?alt=media&amp;token=f51f14ca-3e0c-466b-be24-aebe5b3d9570">IMS Icons (1).png</a></td><td><a href="/interfacing-help-files/getting-started/quickstart.md">Exploring the New Experience</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Release Notes</strong></td><td>Stay informed about the latest updates and improvements.</td><td><a href="https://1488562728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTx7AmE0d2Q4ja20EYjF5%2Fuploads%2FQ3LhAc7wLSuNIFdoEZSF%2FIMS%20Icons.png?alt=media&amp;token=e5f2ecae-e73a-4ee8-8d13-3a1e5bc5e4c6">IMS Icons.png</a></td><td><a href="/interfacing-help-files/release-notes-16.0.md">Release Notes</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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