The
[Google Cloud Platform Terms of Service (section "Discontinuation of Services")](https://docs.cloud.google.com/terms)
defines the deprecation policy that applies to Memorystore for Memcached.
The [deprecation policy](https://docs.cloud.google.com/terms/deprecation) only applies to the services,
features, or products listed therein.


After a service, feature, or product is officially
deprecated, it continues to be available for at least the period of time defined in the
Terms of Service. After this period of time, the service is scheduled for shutdown.

The following table lists features and functionalities that are deprecated,
along with their related shutdown schedules:

| Feature | Deprecated date | Shutdown date | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorystore for Memcached | **January 20, 2026** | **January 31, 2029** | For more information, see [Memorystore for Memcached](https://docs.cloud.google.com/memorystore/docs/memcached/deprecation/memcached.md.txt). |