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 ## Latest Release
 
-* v1.2.6 - Read the full release [notes](https://github.com/rancher/rke/releases/tag/v1.2.6).
+* v1.2.7 - Read the full release [notes](https://github.com/rancher/rke/releases/tag/v1.2.7).
 
 ## Download