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title: Combined Upgrade Console release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Australia
description: Consolidated page of all release notes for Upgrade Console from Zurich to Australia.
locale: en-US
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release: australia
topic_type: reference
last_updated: "2026-10-09"
reading_time_minutes: 4
breadcrumb: [Products combined by family]
---

# Combined Upgrade Console release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Australia

Consolidated page of all release notes for Upgrade Console from Zurich to Australia.

## How to use this page

To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Upgrade Console release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Zurich to Australia.

**Tip:** If there were no updates for a release notes section in a certain family release, we included a short note for your reference. For example, if a product did not have any updates in Tokyo, the row says "No updates for this release."

## Important information for upgrading Upgrade Console to Australia

Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed.

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr></tbody>
</table>## New features

Between your current release family and Australia, new features were introduced for Upgrade Console.

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

-   **[Additional step in pre-upgrade activities](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-pre-upgrade-activities&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US)**

You an now choose an upgrade plan in the Choose an upgrade plan step by either selecting an existing plan or by creating a new plan. This new step is applicable for both production and sub-production instances.

-   **[Enhanced functionalities in the Preview application upgrades step](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-pre-upgrade-activities&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US)**

Experience the new functionalities within the Preview application upgrades step for a seamless upgrade experience on your instance. These new functionalities are applicable for both production and sub-production instances.

-   **[Enhanced capabilities in the Store application upgrades step](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-post-upgrade-activities&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US)**

Review the Store application upgrades step in the post-upgrade activities for updated information in the App updates and Upgrade store applications sections. You can also use the new **Sync Now** option to update the list of installed applications that were either added or upgraded outside the upgrade process.


 -   **[Additional way to access Upgrade Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-guided-tour-implement&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US)**

You can now access Upgrade Console through the Admin menu by selecting **Admin Home**, and then selecting the **Upgrade Console** link.

-   **[Guided upgrade on sub-production instance](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-guided-tour-implement&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US)**

Upgrade your sub-production instance to facilitate a seamless and successful transition. This process is structured into three pivotal phases: Pre-upgrade, Instance upgrade, and Post-upgrade tasks.

-   **[Guided upgrade on production instance](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-guided-tour-implement-prod&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US)**

Elevate your upgrade experience within your production instance by meticulously completing each stage of the transition. This comprehensive process encompasses four crucial phases: Select upgrade, Pre-upgrade, Instance upgrade, and Post-upgrade tasks, all designed for a successful upgrade experience.


</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

-   **[Bulk application update console](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um_bulk_app_update_desc&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US)**

Review, select, and update multiple applications from a single console, reducing the effort of managing application updates individually.


 -   **[App version compatibility support](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-pre-upgrade-activities&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US)**

Update the Now Assist suite to manage application version compatibility by automatically updating all related applications to compatible versions when you upgrade an application in the compatibility matrix.

-   **[ATF Troubleshooting agent access](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-post-upgrade-activities&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US)**

You can now troubleshoot failed tests by accessing the ATF troubleshooting agent from the Conduct post-testing step in the post-upgrade activities of a non-production instance.


</td></tr></tbody>
</table>## Changes

Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing Upgrade Console features.

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

-   **Coral theme**

Coral is now the default theme for new portal, web, and mobile experiences with Next Experience or Core UI enabled. This theme provides a fresh look and feel, featuring brand-neutral illustrations to enhance your user experience. A dark theme option is available for web and mobile experiences.


 -   **[Updated access to Guided upgrade](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-guided-tour-implement&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US)**

Apart from the **Guided upgrade** tab option, you can also access Guided upgrade by selecting **Resume upgrade** if there is an ongoing upgrade in the instance.


</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr></tbody>
</table>## Removed

Between your current release family and Australia, some Upgrade Console features or functionality were removed.

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr></tbody>
</table>## Deprecations

Between your current release family and Australia, some Upgrade Console features or functionality were deprecated.

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

-   Removed the Ready your environment step in the pre-upgrade activities on a production instance.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr></tbody>
</table>## Activation information

Review information on how to activate Upgrade Console.

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

-   **Activation information**

Upgrade Console is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default.


**Important:** Upgrade Console is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

-   **Activation information**

Upgrade Console is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default.


**Important:** Upgrade Console is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes.

</td></tr></tbody>
</table>## Additional requirements

If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Upgrade Console we have noted them here.

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr></tbody>
</table>## Browser requirements

If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Upgrade Console we have noted them here.

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr></tbody>
</table>## Accessibility information

Review details on accessibility information for Upgrade Console, such as specific requirements or compliance levels.

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr></tbody>
</table>## Localization information

If there are specific localization considerations for Upgrade Console we have noted them here.

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr></tbody>
</table>## Highlight information

If there are specific highlight considerations for Upgrade Console we have noted them here.

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

-   Enable a smooth upgrade experience on your production and sub-production instances by completing essential tasks before, during, and after the instance upgrade.
-   Access Upgrade Console and Guided upgrade by experiencing the new and updated options.

 See [Upgrade Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-landing-page&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

-   Access the ATF troubleshooting agent directly from the Upgrade console.
-   Manage your application version compatibility by updating the Now Assist suite.

 See [Upgrade Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-landing-page&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) for more information.

</td></tr></tbody>
</table>**Parent Topic:**[Products combined by family](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/delta-zurich-australia/rn-combined-intro.md)