Microsoft Foundry / Azure OpenAI · model
DeepSeek-V3-0324 deprecation: shutdown date & replacement
Shut down July 13, 2026
- Provider
- Microsoft Foundry / Azure OpenAI
- Type
- model
- Announced
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- Shutdown
- Replacement
DeepSeek-V4-Flash- Source
- Official Microsoft Foundry / Azure OpenAI notice
Azure lifecycle stage: Retired. Version 1.
How to migrate off DeepSeek-V3-0324
- Find every place that references it:
grep -rn --exclude-dir={node_modules,.git,dist} "DeepSeek-V3-0324" . - Replace the model ID:
- model: "DeepSeek-V3-0324" + model: "DeepSeek-V4-Flash" - Re-run your evals or a sample of real prompts — output style, token usage and pricing can change between models.
- Check config outside code too: environment variables, feature flags, prompt-management tools, and fine-tuned model references.
- Deploy before July 13, 2026, and add the CI scanner so it cannot come back.
Also shutting down on July 13, 2026 (Microsoft Foundry / Azure OpenAI)
Questions
Is DeepSeek-V3-0324 deprecated?
Yes. Microsoft Foundry / Azure OpenAI has deprecated DeepSeek-V3-0324. It was shut down on July 13, 2026.
When does DeepSeek-V3-0324 shut down?
July 13, 2026, according to Microsoft Foundry / Azure OpenAI's official deprecation notice.
What should I use instead of DeepSeek-V3-0324?
Microsoft Foundry / Azure OpenAI recommends DeepSeek-V4-Flash. Switch the model ID and re-test your prompts, since outputs, pricing and limits can differ.
What happens to requests to DeepSeek-V3-0324 after the shutdown?
Requests using the retired model ID fail with an error, so any code still calling it breaks. Update and deploy before the shutdown date.