Though many of us are still enjoying the changing leaves and cooler weather of autumn, it's already time to start preparing for the Salesforce Spring '23 release that is quickly approaching. Let's talk about the important dates you'll need to know for this release.

Get Ready for the Release!

Important Dates for Spring '23

• Pre-Release Org Sign Up: December 15

• Release Notes: December 21

• Sandbox Previews: January 1

• Release Dates: January 13, February 3, February 10 

Spring '23 Pre-Release Org

Pre-release orgs are a great way to test the new release features in a clean, stand-alone environment before they're rolled out into your sandbox and production orgs. We will add the link to sign up here when it becomes available.

If you already had a pre-release org for Winter '23, you can log back into that one to access your Spring '23 pre-release org.

Spring '23 Release Notes

Release notes offer us our first in-depth look into each new feature that will be implemented across Salesforce once the release goes live. You can easily search for the updates that will be made to the products you use!

You can also find updates, ask questions, and discuss your favorite features in the Release Readiness Trailblazer Community Group.

Be sure to sign up for our newsletter so you can stay up-to-date on when the release notes become available!

Spring '23 Sandbox Preview

The Sandbox preview is a great way to test out the new features as they pertain to your unique configurations within your own Salesforce org, without affecting your live environment. Use the Salesforce Sandbox Preview Guide to determine if you want to upgrade your Sandbox or keep it on Winter '23 until Spring '23 officially releases.

Spring '23 Release Dates

The most important thing to do is make sure you're aware of when your Salesforce instance is going to be upgraded to Spring '23. Be sure to test everything before the release goes live to ensure everything works properly and you know how to navigate the new features and upgrades. Be sure to check out the Release Resources page to help prepare for the new updates!

You can find your Salesforce instance by going to company information in Setup within Salesforce. To find your release date, go to Salesforce Trust, select your instance name, and click on the "Maintenance" tab. This will show you the date that your org will be upgraded to Spring '23.

If you have any questions about Salesforce or want to get started on your digital transformation, contact us today!

Sources: Salesforce Admin Blog