Google Container-Optimized OS (COS) cos-81 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Google Container-Optimized OS (COS) cos-81 reached end of life on 10 Jan 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Google Container-Optimized OS (COS) release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 27 Mar 2020 | — |
| End of life | 10 Jan 2022 | 4.6 years ago |
| Latest release | cos-81-12871-1317-8 · 10 Jan 2022 | final |
Where to go from cos-81
Recommended target: Google Container-Optimized OS (COS) cos-129 (supported until 1 Mar 2028).
The newest actively supported branch is Google Container-Optimized OS (COS) cos-129 (latest release cos-129-19506-299-82).
Frequently asked questions
Is Google Container-Optimized OS (COS) cos-81 still safe to use?
Google Container-Optimized OS (COS) cos-81 reached end of life on 10 Jan 2022, 1,672 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Google Container-Optimized OS (COS) cos-81?
Yes — the final release (cos-81-12871-1317-8) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Google Container-Optimized OS (COS) cos-81 to?
Upgrade to Google Container-Optimized OS (COS) cos-129, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 1 Mar 2028).