Amazon Aurora MySQL 2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Amazon Aurora MySQL 2 reached end of life on 31 Oct 2024. Standard support is over — security updates now require extended support, which runs to 30 Jun 2029.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon Aurora MySQL release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 6 Feb 2018 | 8y 8mo ago |
| Security Support ended | 31 Oct 2024 | 1y 11mo ago |
| Extended Support ends | 30 Jun 2029 | in 2y 9mo |
| Latest release | 2.12 · 25 Jul 2023 | final |
Where to go from 2
Recommended target: Amazon Aurora MySQL 8.4 (supported until 30 Apr 2032).
The newest actively supported branch is Amazon Aurora MySQL 8.4 (latest release 8.4.8).
Frequently asked questions
Is Amazon Aurora MySQL 2 still safe to use?
Amazon Aurora MySQL 2 left standard support on 31 Oct 2024. It still receives security updates under extended support until 30 Jun 2029 — 999 days from now — but only if you are enrolled. Without it, no fixes reach you.
Can I still download Amazon Aurora MySQL 2?
Yes — the final release (2.12) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Amazon Aurora MySQL 2 to?
Upgrade to Amazon Aurora MySQL 8.4, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 30 Apr 2032).