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Redis Cloud provides comprehensive database version management that prioritizes customer control over major changes.

{{< note >}} This page describes database version management for Redis Cloud. Redis Cloud manages the cluster version for you automatically. {{< /note >}}

Redis version structure

Redis uses a MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH versioning scheme:

• Major versions: Significant changes that may include breaking changes (e.g., Redis 7 → Redis 8)
• Minor versions: New features and improvements within a major version (e.g., 8.2 → 8.4 → 8.6)
• Patch versions: Bug fixes and security updates (e.g., 8.2.1 → 8.2.2)

Version support models

Redis Cloud supports the following version support models:

• 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.
• 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.

When 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.

Supported database versions

{{< note >}} We strongly recommend using the latest available database version to benefit from the newest features, performance improvements, and security updates. {{< /note >}}

Version	Support model	Status	EOL Date	Plans
Redis 8.4	STS	GA	TBD	Essentials, Pro
Redis 8.2	LTS	GA	TBD	Essentials, Pro
Redis 8.0	STS	Preview	TBD	Essentials<sup>1</sup>
Redis 7.4	LTS	GA	December 1, 2029	Essentials, Pro
Redis 7.2	LTS	GA	December 1, 2029	Essentials, Pro
Redis 6.2	LTS	GA	April 1, 2027	Pro

1. <a name="table-note-1" style="display: block; height: 80px; margin-top: -80px;"></a> Redis 8.0 is not available for new databases.

When 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.

Version selection

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.

For existing databases:

• Redis 8.4+: Minor version auto-upgrades are available (with opt-out for Pro users)
• Redis 8.2 and earlier: Auto-upgrade for minor versions is not supported; all upgrades must be done manually. See [Upgrade database version]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/version-management/upgrade-version" >}}) for more details.

Plan differences

Feature	Essentials	Pro
Minor version auto-upgrades (Redis 8.4+)	Always enabled, upgrades to latest minor version	Default enabled, can disable
Major version upgrades	Customer controlled	Customer controlled
Manual upgrades	Yes	Yes
[Automatic upgrade time]({{< relref "/operate/rc/subscriptions/maintenance" >}})	Standard - between 12 AM and 6 AM region time	Configurable - [Set maintenance windows]({{< relref "/operate/rc/subscriptions/maintenance/set-maintenance-windows" >}})

Manual upgrades

You can update your databases to a later version if by selecting More actions > Version upgrade from the database list or database page.

Before upgrading, you should:

• Review the [release notes]({{< relref "/operate/rc/changelog/version-release-notes" >}}) for your target version and all versions in between to ensure compatibility with your applications.
• [Back up your data]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/back-up-data" >}}), review [breaking changes]({{< relref "/operate/rc/changelog/version-release-notes" >}}).
• Upgrade your staging or QA database before upgrading your production database.

See [Upgrade database version]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/version-management/upgrade-version" >}}) for detailed instructions.

FAQ

Can I prevent minor version auto-upgrades? Pro users can opt out of minor version auto-upgrades for Redis 8.4+.

What if I don't upgrade before EOL? Redis Cloud will force upgrade after notifications during your next maintenance window to ensure security and support.

Can I downgrade? Automatically reverting to a previous Redis version is not supported on Redis Cloud. See [Manually revert upgrade]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/version-management/upgrade-version#manually-revert-upgrade" >}}) for more details.

How do I identify LTS vs STS? Check the supported versions table.