content/operate/rc/changelog/march-2026.md
Passwordless authentication is now available for Redis Cloud Pro databases on subscriptions that have [blocked the public endpoint]({{< relref "/operate/rc/security/database-security/block-public-endpoints" >}}). For more information, see [Turn on passwordless authentication for the default user]({{< relref "/operate/rc/security/database-security/block-public-endpoints#turn-on-passwordless-authentication-for-the-default-user" >}}).
Redis 8.4 is now available for [Redis Cloud Pro databases]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/create-database/create-essentials-database" >}}) in select regions.
Redis 8.4 builds on the foundation of Redis 8.2 with significant enhancements to cluster operations, string manipulation, and stream processing capabilities. For more information on the changes in Redis 8.4, see [What's new in Redis 8.4]({{<relref "/develop/whats-new/8-4" >}}) and review the Redis Open Source [8.4 release notes]({{<relref "/operate/oss_and_stack/stack-with-enterprise/release-notes/redisce/redisos-8.4-release-notes" >}}).
All Redis Cloud databases running Redis 8.4 and later will be automatically upgraded to the next minor version upon release. For example, all Redis 8.4 databases will be upgraded to Redis 8.6 when it is available on Redis Cloud.
Redis Cloud Pro users can opt out of minor version auto-upgrades. See [Version management]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/version-management" >}}) for more details.