Proxmox VE end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
Proxmox · Virtualization · 1 supported · 7 end-of-life · updated June 2026 · what is end-of-life? →
This is when each Proxmox VE release line stops receiving security updates. 1 release line is still supported — the next to reach end-of-life is Proxmox VE 8 on 31 Aug 2026. Running an end-of-life version means new vulnerabilities stay unpatched.
Proxmox VE support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proxmox VE 8 | 8.4 | 31 Aug 2026 · in 2 mo | Ends soon |
| Proxmox VE 7 | 7.4 | 31 Jul 2024 | End of life |
| Proxmox VE 6 | 6.4 | 30 Sept 2022 | End of life |
| Proxmox VE 5 | 5.4 | 31 Jul 2020 | End of life |
| Proxmox VE 4 | 4.4 | 30 Jun 2018 | End of life |
| Proxmox VE 3 | 3.4 | 28 Feb 2017 | End of life |
| Proxmox VE 2 | 2.3 | 31 May 2014 | End of life |
| Proxmox VE 1 | 1.9 | 31 Jan 2013 | End of life |
Which Proxmox VE version should I run?
The safest choice is the latest supported release, 9.2. If you're on an end-of-life line, plan an upgrade to a supported one before security updates stop. See Proxmox VE's full security status →
Get warned before Proxmox VE reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor Proxmox VE on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
Proxmox VE end-of-life — frequently asked
What Proxmox VE versions are still supported?
As of June 2026, these Proxmox VE release lines still receive security updates: 8. The latest supported release is 9.2. Versions older than these (7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1) are end-of-life and no longer patched.
When does Proxmox VE 8 reach end of life?
Proxmox VE 8 reaches end-of-life on 31 Aug 2026 — about 2 months away. After that date it stops receiving security patches.
Is Proxmox VE end-of-life?
No — Proxmox VE still has supported release lines (8). But individual older versions are end-of-life, so what matters is the specific version you run.
How do I know when my Proxmox VE version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor Proxmox VE 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 Proxmox. See related: Proxmox VE security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.