Amazon Redshift will no longer support the use of Python UDFs after June 30, 2026. We will start enforcing it in phases. For more information on the details of Python end of life and migration options, see the [ blog post ](https://amazonaws-china.com/blogs/big-data/amazon-redshift-python-user-defined-functions-will-reach-end-of-support-after-june-30-2026/) that was published on June 30, 2025. 

# Loading data with Amazon partners
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Aside from integrating a partner with an Amazon Redshift cluster, you can also move data from more than 30 sources into your Amazon Redshift cluster using our partner's data loading tools. Before you do so, you must add the partner's IP addresses (found below) to the allowlist of inbound rules. For more information about adding rules to an Amazon EC2 security group, see [ Authorizing Inbound Traffic for Your Instances](https://docs.amazonaws.cn/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/authorizing-access-to-an-instance.html) in the *Amazon EC2 User Guide*. Note that while the Informatica Data Loader tool is free, data ingress charges might apply depending on the data sources and targets you choose.

You can load data from the following partners:
+ [Informatica](https://www.informatica.com/solutions/explore-ecosystems/aws.html)

**To load data to an Amazon Redshift cluster with a partner**

1. Sign in to the Amazon Web Services Management Console and open the Amazon Redshift console at [https://console.amazonaws.cn/redshiftv2/](https://console.amazonaws.cn/redshiftv2/).

1. On the navigation menu, choose Amazon partner integration, then choose the partner you want to integrate your cluster with.

1. Choose **Complete <partner-name> integration**. You will be redirected to the partner's integration site.

1. Enter the necessary details on the partner's site and complete the integration.