HackerRank Maintenance Window Notification
Last updated: March 18, 2026
The HackerRank platform will undergo a scheduled database upgrade during our regular maintenance window. This upgrade helps maintain platform reliability and performance.
Maintenance schedule
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 05:00 AM to 06:00 AM GMT (view all time zones)
Duration: 1 hour
Impact
The HackerRank platform will be inaccessible for approximately one hour.
All platform services will resume immediately after the maintenance window.
Required actions
Ensure that no candidate tests, interview sessions, or other platform activities are scheduled during the maintenance window.
If you already have activities scheduled during this time, reschedule them outside the maintenance window to prevent disruption.
To modify test expiration time, see Modify test expiration time.
To extend test invite expiry, see Configure test invite settings.
To reschedule an interview, see Reschedule an interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this impact assessments?
The test interface will be unavailable during the maintenance window. Candidates attempting to launch a test during this time will see a maintenance notification prompting them to return later.
Candidates will only be able to start a test if they have enough time to complete it before the maintenance window begins.
How does this impact interview sessions?
New interview sessions cannot begin during the maintenance window. Candidates also cannot begin interviews within 90 minutes prior to the start of the maintenance window.
If an interview is in progress as the downtime approaches, candidates will see warning messages to help them finish in time. Interview data recorded before the maintenance window starts will be stored safely.
How does this impact reports?
Reports and dashboards will be unavailable during the downtime.
What happens to test invites expiring on April 18, 2026?
You can update the expiration date for any test invites set to expire on April 18, 2026.
To extend invite expiry for all candidates in a test, see Configure test invite settings.
To extend invite expiry for specific candidates in a test, see Set an expiry date.
Need support?
Visit the HackerRank Status page for real-time updates during the maintenance window.
For assistance, contact support@hackerrank.com.