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> Learn about Auth0's change freeze policy, including currently scheduled periods and testing restrictions.

# Change Freeze Policy

Auth0 schedules change freeze periods throughout the year to ensure platform stability and resilience.

During these periods, certain customer activities are restricted.

## Upcoming change freeze periods

| Start date        | End date          |
| ----------------- | ----------------- |
| 9 March 2026      | 13 March 2026     |
| 21 September 2026 | 25 September 2026 |
| 25 November 2026  | 2 December 2026   |
| 23 December 2026  | 5 January 2027    |

## Load tests

<Warning>
  Load tests are not allowed during change freeze periods.
</Warning>

Previously-approved load tests scheduled to occur during a change freeze must be rescheduled.

You may request an exception to this policy. Approval of exception requests are subject to the discretion of Auth0.

## Penetration tests

<Warning>
  Penetration tests are not allowed during change freeze periods.
</Warning>

Previously-approved penetration tests scheduled to occur during a change freeze must be rescheduled.

You may request an exception to this policy. Approval of exception requests are subject to the discretion of Auth0.

## Failover tests

<Warning>
  Failover tests are not allowed during change freeze periods.
</Warning>

Previously-approved failover tests scheduled to occur during a change freeze must be rescheduled.

You may request an exception to this policy. Approval of exception requests are subject to the discretion of Auth0.

## Rate limit changes

<Warning>
  Rate limit changes are not allowed during change freeze periods.
</Warning>

Previously-approved rate limit changes scheduled to occur during a change freeze will be applied as scheduled. You may request an exception to this policy.

Approval of exception requests are subject to the discretion of Auth0.

## Request an exception

You can request an exception to this policy through the [Support Center](https://support.auth0.com).