# Deprecation of Classify via default Embed Models

Effective January 31st, 2025, we are deprecating the use of default Embed models with the Classify endpoint.

This deprecation does not affect usage of the Classify endpoint with fine-tuned Embed models. Fine-tuned models continue to be fully supported and are recommended for achieving optimal classification performance.

For guidance on implementing Classify with fine-tuned models, please refer to our [Classify fine-tuning documentation](/guides/get-started-fine-tuning-fine-tuning).

## Related pages

- [Changelog](../changelog.md)
- [Cohere](../index.md)
- [Cohere API](./cohere-api-index.md)
- [Cohere Labs](./cohere-labs-index.md)
- [Cohere Platform](./cohere-platform-index.md)
- [Cookbooks](./cookbooks-index.md)
- [Deployment Options](./deployment-options-index.md)
- [Embeddings (Vectors, Search, Retrieval)](./embeddings-vectors-search-retrieval-index.md)
- [Get Started](./get-started-index.md)
- [Going to Production](./going-to-production-index.md)

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