CentOS 6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
CentOS 6 reached end of life on 30 Nov 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,135 days without security patches
Check your versioncat /etc/redhat-release
Support timeline
Official dates from the CentOS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 10 Jul 2011 | 15y 3mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 10 May 2017 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ended | 30 Nov 2020 | 5y 10mo ago |
| Latest release | 6.10 · 3 Jul 2018 | final |
Frequently asked questions
Is CentOS 6 still safe to use?
CentOS 6 reached end of life on 30 Nov 2020, 2,135 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download CentOS 6?
Yes — the final release (6.10) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade CentOS 6 to?
Upgrade to the newest actively supported CentOS branch.