Azure DevOps Server 2012 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Azure DevOps Server 2012 reached end of life on 10 Jan 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Azure DevOps Server release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 31 Oct 2012 | — |
| End of life | 10 Jan 2023 | 3.6 years ago |
| Active support ended | 9 Jan 2019 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 2012.4 · 13 Nov 2013 | final |
Where to go from 2012
Recommended target: Azure DevOps Server continuous.
The newest actively supported branch is Azure DevOps Server continuous (latest release Patch 5).
Frequently asked questions
Is Azure DevOps Server 2012 still safe to use?
Azure DevOps Server 2012 reached end of life on 10 Jan 2023, 1,307 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Azure DevOps Server 2012?
Yes — the final release (2012.4) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Azure DevOps Server 2012 to?
Upgrade to Azure DevOps Server continuous, the newest actively supported branch.