Fortinet FortiOS end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
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This is when each Fortinet FortiOS release line stops receiving security updates. 4 release lines are still supported — the next to reach end-of-life is Fortinet FortiOS 7.2 on 30 Sept 2026. Running an end-of-life version means new vulnerabilities stay unpatched.
Fortinet FortiOS support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet FortiOS 8.0 | — | 21 Oct 2030 · in 52 mo | Supported |
| Fortinet FortiOS 7.6 | — | 25 Jan 2030 · in 43 mo | Supported |
| Fortinet FortiOS 7.4 | — | 11 Nov 2028 · in 29 mo | Supported |
| Fortinet FortiOS 7.2 | — | 30 Sept 2026 · in 3 mo | Ends soon |
| Fortinet FortiOS 7.0 | — | 30 Sept 2025 | End of life |
| Fortinet FortiOS 6.4 | — | 30 Sept 2024 | End of life |
| Fortinet FortiOS 6.2 | — | 28 Sept 2023 | End of life |
| Fortinet FortiOS 6.0 | — | 29 Sept 2022 | End of life |
Which Fortinet FortiOS version should I run?
Stay on a supported release line (8.0, 7.6, 7.4, 7.2) and keep it current. See Fortinet FortiOS's full security status →
Get warned before Fortinet FortiOS reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor Fortinet FortiOS on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
Fortinet FortiOS end-of-life — frequently asked
What Fortinet FortiOS versions are still supported?
As of June 2026, these Fortinet FortiOS release lines still receive security updates: 8.0, 7.6, 7.4, 7.2. Versions older than these (7.0, 6.4, 6.2, 6.0) are end-of-life and no longer patched.
When does Fortinet FortiOS 7.2 reach end of life?
Fortinet FortiOS 7.2 reaches end-of-life on 30 Sept 2026 — about 3 months away. After that date it stops receiving security patches.
Is Fortinet FortiOS end-of-life?
No — Fortinet FortiOS still has supported release lines (8.0, 7.6, 7.4, 7.2). But individual older versions are end-of-life, so what matters is the specific version you run.
How do I know when my Fortinet FortiOS version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor Fortinet FortiOS on IsItPatched to get an email alert before the release line you use reaches end-of-life — so you can upgrade in time.
EOL dates aggregated from endoflife.date and vendor sources, and can change — always confirm with Fortinet. See related: Fortinet FortiOS security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.