Redis 6.x is the latest version of open-source [Redis](https://redis.io/) software. This new version brings improved security and boosts the performance of your cache.
You may start using Redis 6.x Clusters by creating a new cache on the Vapor UI or using the `cache` CLI command. Both ways will prompt you for more details about the cache such as the Redis version:
![image](https://laravel-blog-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/FAIOFs5zI8Jg4aMvqwkN5NBqPy1FNT3aUg2EBssC.png “redis6.x”)
Please check out the [AWS blog announcement](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/new-redis-6-compatibility-for-amazon-elasticache/) for more information about this new feature.
We hope you enjoy this new addition to Laravel Vapor. At Laravel, we’re committed to providing you with the most robust and developer-friendly PHP experience in the world. If you haven’t checked out Vapor, now is a great time to start! You can create your account today at: **[vapor.laravel.com](https://vapor.laravel.com/)**.