Salesforce Summer ’22 Release Key Dates.
Salesforce Summer ’22 Release Key Dates
April 21: Sign up for a prerelease environment
Sign up for a pre-release environment with all the Summer ’22 features to explore, learn, build, and get comfortable with features and functionality.
Salesforce Summer ’22 Pre-release Org Sign up URL: https://www.salesforce.com/form/signup/prerelease-summer22/
April 27: Preview release notes are available
Preview Release Notes are available with details of all new release features. The notes will go live April 27, 2022. You can find Summer ’22 Release Notes here!
May 5: Sandbox cut-off date
Use your sandbox to get early access to new features and test configurations before the scheduled production upgrade. You must have an active sandbox on a preview instance before May 5, 2022, to get the Summer ’22 preview in your sandbox. Check out this Help Article for instructions on exactly how and when to refresh your sandbox.
May 6 and 7: Sandboxes upgraded
If you’ve decided to take advantage of sandbox preview, your chosen sandboxes are upgraded to Summer ’22 this weekend. Sandbox preview allows you to test new features without impacting your live environment.
May 6: Summer ’22 Release site is live
The release site is live. Release Highlights module on Trailhead is a quick and easy way to learn about new features. You can find Summer ’22 Release Trailhead module here!
May 20: First release weekend
In the first release weekend a small number of customers get upgraded. At this stage, you probably already have your key features earmarked. If you’re ready for your upgrade, the Release Readiness Trailblazers group will have all the content you need to get your organization’s users up to speed on the new features you plan to rollout.
May 20 to May 27: Release Readiness Live broadcast
Salesforce admin and developer evangelists kick off the Summer ’22 Release with a broadcast to mention their favorite features. Then, the product management team will discuss and demo the new features. See how those features work in real time and get a sneak peek into the roadmap for the rest of 2022. Full details on the agenda and schedule will be posted in May on Release Readiness Trailblazers group.
June 3: Second release weekend
Another set of instances gets upgraded during the June 3 weekend. If you have any questions, Salesforce Trust page has the latest info on the timing of the upgrade.
June 10 and 11: Final release weekend
All remaining Salesforce instances are upgraded on June 10 and 11. If you previously opted out of including your orgs in the sandbox preview, they will be upgraded this weekend.
