diff --git a/.github/release_template.md b/.github/release_template.md
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--- a/.github/release_template.md
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@@ -24,26 +24,33 @@ __TODO__:
 
 ### Build
 
-* [ ] DEV: Tag (Beta or RC) and build [builds](https://confluence.owncloud.com/display/OG/Build+and+Tags#BuildandTags-Sprintbuild) for theme 'ownCloud' and 'testpilotcloud' (includes ChangeLog for the tag on https://github.com/owncloud/client/releases/)
 * [ ] QA: [Antivirus scan](https://confluence.owncloud.com/display/OG/Virus+Scanning)
 * [ ] QA: [Upload](https://confluence.owncloud.com/display/OG/Upload+linux+gpg+keys+to+key+server) linux gpg keys to key server
-* [ ] DEV: Prepare the update server for new version (AppImages included)
-   * [ ] DEV: Provide 'testpilotcloud' on **Beta** update channel
-* [ ] Beta/RC [Communication](https://confluence.owncloud.com/x/loJK)
-    * [ ] Inform ``#updates`` that we have Beta/RC 
-    * [ ] Ping ``#marketing`` to update website links for beta (needed for the following posts)
-    * [ ] Central post https://central.owncloud.org/tags/c/news/desktop
-* [ ] QA: Check Crash reporter (WIN/Mac/Linux Appimage: start 'owncloud --debug' on cmd line, system tray right click menu: 'Crash now - qt fatal' -> report window not empty, sending the report works)
+* [ ] QA: Check Crash reporter:  start 'owncloud --debug' on cmd line, system tray right click menu: 'Crash now - qt fatal' -> report window not empty, sending the report works)
+  * [ ] Windows  
+  * [ ] macOS
+  * [ ] AppImage (Linux)
 * [ ] QA: Communicate documentation changes  
    * [ ] Inform ``#documentation-internal`` (@mmattel) about the start of testing phase (latest a week before the release!). They'll prepare a PR with respective doc version
    * [ ] Open issues in ``docs-client-desktop`` repo for already known doc-relevant items and mark them accordingly, e.g. backport to 2.X.x necessary
+* [ ] Decide if the prerelease stage will be public or internat @michaelstingl 
+
+### Copy for Each Build (Beta/RC)
+
+* [ ] DEV: Tag (Beta or RC) and build [builds](https://confluence.owncloud.com/display/OG/Build+and+Tags#BuildandTags-Sprintbuild) for theme 'ownCloud' and 'testpilotcloud' (includes ChangeLog for the tag on https://github.com/owncloud/client/releases/)
+* [ ] Beta/RC [Communication](https://confluence.owncloud.com/x/loJK)
+    * [ ] Inform ``#updates`` and ``#marketing`` that we have Beta/RC    
+    * [ ] For public prerelease: Tell marketing to send email to beta testers
+    * [ ] For public prerelease: Write Central post https://central.owncloud.org/tags/c/news/desktop with link to github release 
+* [ ] DEV: Prepare the update server for new version (AppImages included)
+   * [ ] DEV: Provide 'testpilotcloud' on **Beta** update channel
+
 
 ### QA
 
-* [Automated tests](https://confluence.owncloud.com/display/OG/Automated+Tests):
+* [Automated tests](https://confluence.owncloud.com/display/OG/Automated+Tests) (copy for the first beta and the last RC):
    * [ ] QA: GUI tests passed on a tag
    * [ ] QA: All [Linux platform install](https://confluence.owncloud.com/display/OG/Automated+Tests#AutomatedTests-LinuxInstallTest)
-   * [ ] DEV: [Smash box test](https://drone.owncloud.com/owncloud/smashbox-testing): [Info](https://confluence.owncloud.com/display/OG/Automated+Tests#AutomatedTests-Smashbox) Make sure tests run on latest version 
 * Manual tests:
    * [ ] QA: [Changelog](https://github.com/owncloud/client/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md) test
    * [ ] QA: Regression test
@@ -54,24 +61,22 @@ __TODO__:
 * [ ] DEV: Create final release tag (e.g., `v4.5.6`)
 * [ ] DEV: Create [builds](https://confluence.owncloud.com/display/OG/Build+and+Tags#BuildandTags-Tags) for themes 'ownCloud' and 'testpilotcloud' for final release tag
 * [ ] QA: Check [squish tests](https://confluence.owncloud.com/display/OG/Squish+Testing#SquishTesting-Finalreleasestep) running successfuly on [drone](https://drone.owncloud.com/owncloud/client) for the final tag v3.X.x
-* [ ] DEV: Create [a (draft) release](https://github.com/owncloud/client/releases) with Download links - save as a draft until smoke tested
-* [ ] QA: Create a new release issue for a branded release if needed [Branded Client Release Template](https://confluence.owncloud.com/pages/viewpage.action?spaceKey=OG&title=Desktop+Client+Release+Process)
+* [ ] QA: Create a new release issue for a branded release if needed [Branded Client Release Template](https://github.com/owncloud/enterprise/blob/master/internal_release_templates/internal_client_release_template.md)
 
-### Final QA
+### Final Steps
 
 * [ ] QA: [Smoke test](https://confluence.owncloud.com/display/OG/Manual+Tests#ManualTests-SmokeTest)
 * [ ] DEV: Publish the release in GitHub
-* [ ] QA: Check [documentation](https://confluence.owncloud.com/display/OG/Documentation)
+* [ ] QA: Check that [documentation](https://doc.owncloud.com/desktop/next/) offers the new version
 
-### Communicate the Availability
-* [ ] Final [Marketing and Communication](https://confluence.owncloud.com/display/OG/Marketing+and+Communication)
-   * [ ] QA: Ping marketing to update links on https://owncloud.com/desktop-app/ (provide links from github releases; needed for the following posts)
-   * [ ] QA: Central post https://central.owncloud.org/tags/c/news/desktop
-   * [ ] QA: Inform on ``#updates`` channel
-   * [ ] QA: Inform [packagers](https://confluence.owncloud.com/x/QYLEAg)
-* [ ] Inform ``#marketing`` (@bwalter, @mfeilner) to remind them to update Wikipedia + Wikidata
+### [Marketing and Communication](https://confluence.owncloud.com/display/OG/Marketing+and+Communication)
+   
+* [ ] QA: Ping ``#marketing`` (@bwalter, @mfeilner) to update links on https://owncloud.com/desktop-app/ (provide links from github releases; needed for the following posts) and remind them to update Wikipedia + Wikidata
+* [ ] QA: Central post https://central.owncloud.org/tags/c/news/desktop
+* [ ] QA: Inform on ``#updates`` channel
+* [ ] QA: Inform [packagers](https://confluence.owncloud.com/x/QYLEAg)
 
-### Final Infrastructure Check
+### Infrastructure Check
 
 * [ ] QA: Verify marketing has updated all the links ([owncloud.com](https://owncloud.com/desktop-app), [wiki de](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/OwnCloud), [wiki en](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OwnCloud), [wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20763576))
 * [ ] QA/DEV: Update [stable channel](https://confluence.owncloud.com/display/OG/Online+Updater%2C+Crash+reporter%2C+Transifex#OnlineUpdater,Crashreporter,Transifex-UpdatetheUpdater) in the owncloud hosted auto updater