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@@ -7,3 +7,11 @@ description: Release notes for new Vault versions.
 # Release Notes
 
 Release notes describe major updates in new versions of Vault.
+
+Choose a version from the navigation sidebar to view the release notes for each
+of the major software packages in the Vault product line.
+
+Please refer to the
+[Changelog](https://github.com/hashicorp/vault/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md) for
+further information on product improvements, including a comprehensive list of
+bug fixes.
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