CentOS 7 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
CentOS 7 reached end of life on 30 Jun 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
827 days without security patches
Check your versioncat /etc/redhat-release
Support timeline
Official dates from the CentOS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 7 Jul 2014 | 12y 3mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 6 Aug 2020 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ended | 30 Jun 2024 | 2y 3mo ago |
| Latest release | 7 (2009) · 12 Nov 2020 | final |
Frequently asked questions
Is CentOS 7 still safe to use?
CentOS 7 reached end of life on 30 Jun 2024, 827 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download CentOS 7?
Yes — the final release (7 (2009)) 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 7 to?
Upgrade to the newest actively supported CentOS branch.