Fields for this record
Application/version; change reason; pre-change copy; isolated result; acceptance check; return action.
What to record
Record version, pre-change copy, test result, acceptance check and return decision. Keep the source of each fact, the decision owner and the next review date.
Safe handling
Keep passwords, wallet seeds and private keys only in their controlled store. The manual should point to the owner and access process, never reproduce a secret.
Filled illustrative entry
Illustrative journal: record an intended application version, the pre-change recovery copy, the isolated acceptance checklist and the return decision. “Test not yet scheduled” remains an honest status.
Outcome
A second maintainer can understand the decision, find the responsible person and see what remains unconfirmed.