# Opening a review
Reviews are used to endorse metadata to different states by Registration Authorities - it's a way for different Registration Authorities, or different business areas, to put their 'stamp of approval' on metadata content.
### How to open a review from the dashboard side panel
1\. Go to 'Review Requests' on the Dashboard side panel.
2\. Select  in the upper right hand corner of the page.
3. Populate the following fields as desired:
* 'Title'
* 'Workgroup'
* 'Registration authority'
* 'Date response required'
* 'Target registration date'
* 'Date registration effective'
* 'Metadata'
* 'Cascade registration'.
4. Select 'Create New Review'.
### How to open a review directly from a metadata item page
1. Go to the item page for the item you wish to open a review for.
2. From the Actions bar dropdown, select 'Submit for review'.
3. Fill in the 'Create new review' form as desired.
4. Select 'Create New Review'.
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