{
  "schema_version": 2,
  "id": "operate/rc/databases/version-management",
  "title": "Redis version management",
  "url": "https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rc/databases/version-management/",
  "summary": "Describes Redis Cloud supported database versions and upgrade options.",
  "aliases": [
    "/operate/rc/databases/version-management/version-management/"
  ],
  "tags": [
    "docs",
    "operate",
    "rc"
  ],
  "last_updated": "2026-09-25T15:00:09+01:00",
  "children": [
    {
      "id": "operate/rc/databases/version-management/upgrade-version",
      "summary": "Describes when you can upgrade your database to the latest available version for each plan type.",
      "title": "Upgrade Redis database version",
      "url": "https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rc/databases/version-management/upgrade-version/"
    }
  ],
  "page_type": "content",
  "content_hash": "b2226bff9110b8efd8cf0214a68ae877cdd88335912a80f7fdfecae1008c140c",
  "sections": [
    {
      "id": "overview",
      "title": "Overview",
      "role": "overview",
      "text": "Redis Cloud provides comprehensive database version management that prioritizes customer control over major changes. \n\n> [!NOTE]\n> This page describes database version management for Redis Cloud. Redis Cloud manages the cluster version for you automatically."
    },
    {
      "id": "redis-version-structure",
      "title": "Redis version structure",
      "role": "content",
      "text": "Redis uses a **MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH** versioning scheme:\n\n- **Major versions**: Significant changes that may include breaking changes (e.g., Redis 7 → Redis 8)\n- **Minor versions**: New features and improvements within a major version (e.g., 8.2 → 8.4 → 8.6)\n- **Patch versions**: Bug fixes and security updates (e.g., 8.2.1 → 8.2.2)"
    },
    {
      "id": "version-support-models",
      "title": "Version support models",
      "role": "compatibility",
      "text": "Redis Cloud supports the following version support models:\n\n- **Long-Term Support (LTS)** versions are the second and last minor versions in a major version. LTS versions on Redis Cloud get 5 years of extended support, including security updates and major bug fixes.\n- **Short-Term Support (STS)** versions are all minor releases except the second and last minor versions in a major version. STS versions on Redis Cloud are supported for 6 months after the release of the following version.\n\nWhen a Redis version reaches **End-of-Life (EOL)**, Redis Cloud will automatically upgrade your database to the next minor version during maintenance windows if you do not manually upgrade before EOL."
    },
    {
      "id": "supported-database-versions",
      "title": "Supported database versions",
      "role": "compatibility",
      "text": "> [!NOTE]\n> **We strongly recommend using the latest available database version** to benefit from the newest features, performance improvements, and security updates.\n\n| Version | Support model | Status | EOL Date | Plans |\n|---------|--------|--------|----------|-------|\n| **Redis 8.6** | STS | GA | TBD | Essentials, Pro |\n| **Redis 8.4** | STS | GA | January 1, 2027 | Essentials, Pro | \n| **Redis 8.2** | LTS | GA | September 1, 2030 | Essentials, Pro |\n| **Redis 8.0** | STS | Preview | December 1, 2026 | Essentials<sup>[1](#table-note-1)</sup> |\n| **Redis 7.4** | LTS | GA | December 1, 2029 | Essentials, Pro |\n| **Redis 7.2** | LTS | GA | December 1, 2029 | Essentials, Pro |\n| **Redis 6.2** | LTS | GA | April 1, 2027 | Pro |\n\n1. <a name=\"table-note-1\" style=\"display: block; height: 80px; margin-top: -80px;\"></a> Redis 8.0 is not available for new databases.\n\nWhen a database version reaches End-of-Life (EOL), Redis Cloud will automatically upgrade your database to the following minor version during maintenance windows if you do not manually upgrade before EOL."
    },
    {
      "id": "version-selection",
      "title": "Version selection",
      "role": "compatibility",
      "text": "When creating a database, you select the database version (e.g., Redis 8.2). Redis Cloud automatically provides the latest patch version within that version.\n\nFor existing databases, minor version auto-upgrades apply differently by plan:\n\n- **Essentials**: Minor version auto-upgrades apply for all Redis versions.\n- **Pro**: Minor version auto-upgrades apply for Redis 8.4 and later only (with opt-out available). For Redis 8.2 and earlier, minor upgrades must be done manually.\n\nSee [Upgrade database version](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rc/databases/version-management/upgrade-version) for more details."
    },
    {
      "id": "plan-differences",
      "title": "Plan differences",
      "role": "content",
      "text": "| Feature | Essentials | Pro |\n|---------|------------|-----|\n| Minor version auto-upgrades | All versions, always enabled | Redis 8.4+ only, default enabled (can disable) |\n| Major version upgrades | Customer controlled | Customer controlled |\n| Manual upgrades | Major upgrades only | Yes |\n| [Automatic upgrade time](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rc/subscriptions/maintenance) | Standard - between 12 AM and 6 AM region time | Configurable - [Set maintenance windows](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rc/subscriptions/maintenance/set-maintenance-windows) |"
    },
    {
      "id": "manual-upgrades",
      "title": "Manual upgrades",
      "role": "content",
      "text": "You can update your databases to a later version if by selecting **More actions** > **Version upgrade** from the database list or database page.\n\nBefore upgrading, you should:\n\n- Review the [release notes](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rc/changelog/version-release-notes) for your target version and all versions in between to ensure compatibility with your applications.\n- [Back up your data](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rc/databases/back-up-data), review [breaking changes](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rc/changelog/version-release-notes).\n- Upgrade your staging or QA database before upgrading your production database.\n\nSee [Upgrade database version](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rc/databases/version-management/upgrade-version) for detailed instructions."
    },
    {
      "id": "faq",
      "title": "FAQ",
      "role": "content",
      "text": "**Can I prevent minor version auto-upgrades?**\nPro users can opt out of minor version auto-upgrades for Redis 8.4+. \n\n**What if I don't upgrade before EOL?**\nRedis Cloud will force upgrade after notifications during your next maintenance window to ensure security and support.\n\n**Can I downgrade?**\nAutomatically reverting to a previous Redis version is not supported on Redis Cloud. See [Manually revert upgrade](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rc/databases/version-management/upgrade-version#manually-revert-upgrade) for more details.\n\n**How do I identify LTS vs STS?**\nCheck the [supported versions table](#supported-versions)."
    }
  ],
  "examples": []
}