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@@ -202,6 +202,11 @@ Ensure the MR is merged and marked Pick into X.Y.
 
 Cherry-pick both MRs into preparation branches.
 
+#### Step 6: Release a new version of codequality
+
+Follow the instructions in [the codeuquality release
+docs](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/security-products/codequality/tree/master/docs/release_process.md#on-7th-of-the-month-working-day-prior-to-2359-pacific).
+
 ---
 
 ### Creating subsequent RCs