FAQs: Release Notes
How are deprecations communicated in the release notes?
Deprecation release notes can be found at the bottom of the release notes. These entries include details about the deprecated feature, the announcement date, and the planned removal date.
Is there a way to search for specific features or updates in past release notes?
Yes, the Release Notes archive allows you to search and filter past updates. You can expand all sections and use your browser’s search function (Ctrl/CMD + F) to find specific features or topics.
How can I view upcoming features before they’re released?
Genesys provides a Features coming soon article that offers a preview of upcoming features prior to their deployment. This allows users to anticipate changes and prepare accordingly.
Are there other subscriptions available for specific updates?
Yes, Genesys offers subscriptions for various update categories, including:
- Genesys Cloud FedRAMP region release notes
- Media Tier release notes
- Desktop app updates
- Mobile app updates (iOS and Android)
- Phones and endpoint updates
You can manage these subscriptions on the Subscribe to email updates page.
How can I subscribe to receive release note updates?
To receive email notifications about Genesys Cloud Release Notes, you can subscribe through Subscribe to Genesys Cloud Release Notes. This ensures you stay informed about the latest features and updates.
Where can I find the latest and archived release notes?
You can access the latest and past release notes on the Genesys Cloud Release Notes page. For a comprehensive list of previous updates, visit the Release Notes archive.
What types of updates are included in the release notes?
The release notes cover updates across various areas, including:
- Customer engagement
- Employee productivity
- Data, analytics, and reporting
- Self-service and automation
- Open platform enhancements
- Deprecations and feature retirements
When are Genesys Cloud release notes published?
Genesys Cloud release notes are published every Monday at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), providing details on newly released features, enhancements, and deprecations.
Why am I not receiving release note subscription emails?
If you’re not receiving release note subscription emails, try the following steps:
- Check your spam or junk folder – Look for an email with the subject line “Genesys Cloud release notes for .” If found, move it to your inbox and mark it as “Not Junk.”
- Add Genesys to your email allow list – Make sure the sender address NA@email.genesys.com is added to your email account’s allow or safe sender list.
- Resubscribe if needed – If you still don’t receive the emails, try resubscribing to the release notes. To stay on the distribution list, be sure to open each release note email when you receive it.
How do I receive notifications about updates to Genesys Cloud?
The following table explains how to receive specific notifications.
| Notification | How do I receive the notification? |
|---|---|
Genesys Cloud core features | Subscribe to Genesys Cloud feature release notes. |
Deprecations | Select the Deprecation tab in the Announcements page to check for updates. These deprecations appear in the release notes when the deprecation is announced in the release notes. |
Subscriber articles | Subscribe to key pages from the Subscribe articles tab in the Announcements page. |
UI/UX | Select the UI/UX tab in the Announcements page to check for updates. These updates appear in the release notes when the feature with the UI/UX change is released. |
Platform announcements | Select the Platform tab in the Announcements page to check for updates. |
FedRAMP features/changes | Subscribe to FedRAMP release notes. |
Media tier features | Subscribe to Media Tier release notes. |
Integrations updates | Select the Integrations release notes section in the Genesys Cloud Release Notes page. |
Desktop App updates | Select the Desktop app release notes section in the Genesys Cloud Release Notes page. |
iOS Mobile App updates | Select the iOS Mobile app release notes section in the Genesys Cloud Release Notes page. |