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December 5, 2024

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* 2025-01

# PrivateMetafield is now deprecated

Starting in API version **2025-01**, PrivateMetafield will be removed from the GraphQL Admin API. Use [app-data metafields](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/custom-data/metafields/use-app-data-metafields) instead. If the metafield is needed per resource, consider the [migration guide](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/custom-data/metafields/migrate-private-metafields) for using app-reserved namespaces.