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# Available patches and hotfixes

# Available patches and hotfixes {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated October 8, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
The Brazil family includes patches and hotfixes.
Important:  
For more information about how to upgrade an instance, see [ServiceNow upgrades](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/l0_vqSZx_DzaOy3rRCBXrQ "The upgrade process moves your instance to a new ServiceNow release version. Understand the difference between upgrading and patching, release definitions, rollback and backup options, and how to test your non-production and production instance upgrades.").

For more information about the release cycle, see the [ServiceNow Release Cycle](https://support.servicenow.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0547244).{#available-versions__p_download-version}  
Note:  
This version is being evaluated for use in the ServiceNow Government Community Cloud (GCC) environment.

## Q4 2026 Patching Program Targets {#available-versions__QPPTargets}

Targets are subject to change prior to patching. Target versions change only if absolutely necessary.  
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| Releases | Patch target option | Release notes |
|-|-|-|
| Australia | [Australia Patch 5a](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB3156989) | [Australia](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/release-notes/available-versions.html) |
| Zurich | [Zurich Patch 12](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/zurich/release-notes/zurich-patch-12.html) | [Zurich](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/zurich/release-notes/available-versions.html) |
| Yokohama | [Yokohama Patch 13 Hotfix 5a W39](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB3159478) | [Yokohama](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/yokohama/release-notes/available-versions.html) |
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## Available versions

To view security patch and security hotfix release notes, log into [support.servicenow.com](http://support.servicenow.com/) (formerly HI).  
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| Release version | Release type | Released on | Availability |
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| [Brazil Patch 1](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/LT6uAW0Prk9GGjxea_GHdA "The Brazil Patch 1 release contains important problem fixes.") [Brazil Patch 1 security fixes](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB3220580) | Patch | 2026/10/08 | Available to Early Availability customers |
| [Brazil security and notable fixes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/kphsOC8sRJMIYojzOct9sw "The Brazil release contains important problem fixes.") [All other Brazil fixes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/5P7QisKr1Kh9T7I~_HBaMA "The Brazil release contains important problem fixes.") | Feature Early Availability | 2026/09/24 | Available to Early Availability customers |
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* Available: Any user can upgrade to the version. "Available" versions will appear on the [Instance Upgrade Management Dashboard](https://www.servicenow.com/community/upgrades-and-patching-blogs/manage-your-upgrades-with-the-instance-upgrade-management/ba-p/2283562).

  ServiceNow Patching Program targets and patches are immediately available. Users do not need to request an entitlement to schedule an upgrade to these versions.
* Available by request: [Contact Customer Service and Support](http://www.servicenow.com/support/contact-support.html) for approval to upgrade to the version.
* Unavailable: The release version is not available.

## MetricBase releases

For the latest MetricBase on-premise release notes, refer to [KB0748185](https://support.servicenow.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0748185).

## Ancillary software releases

For information about latest Password Reset Windows Application, ODBC driver, and all other ancillary software available for download from the ServiceNow Store, see [ServiceNow Store release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/store-release-notes/sn-store-release-notes.html).
* **[Brazil Patch 1](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/LT6uAW0Prk9GGjxea_GHdA)**   
  The Brazil Patch 1 release contains important problem fixes.
* **[Brazil security and notable fixes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/kphsOC8sRJMIYojzOct9sw)**   
  The Brazil release contains important problem fixes.
* **[All other Brazil fixes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/5P7QisKr1Kh9T7I~_HBaMA)**   
  The Brazil release contains important problem fixes.