FortiOS 7.2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
FortiOS 7.2 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Sept 2026.
52 days of security support left
97% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 31 Mar 2022 → 30 Sept 2026.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the FortiOS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 31 Mar 2022 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 30 Sept 2026 | in 52 days |
| Active support ended | 31 Mar 2025 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | — | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to FortiOS 8.0 extends security support by about 1,482 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 7.2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FortiOS 8.0 | 21 Oct 2030 | 1,534 | +1,482 days |
| FortiOS 7.6 | 25 Jan 2030 | 1,265 | +1,213 days |
| FortiOS 7.4 | 11 Nov 2028 | 825 | +773 days |
| FortiOS 7.2 | 30 Sept 2026 | 52 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does FortiOS 7.2 reach end of life?
FortiOS 7.2 reaches end of life on 30 Sept 2026 — 52 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is FortiOS 7.2 still supported?
Yes. FortiOS 7.2 is currently maintained. Latest release: —.
What happens when FortiOS 7.2 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Sept 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from FortiOS 7.2?
52 days. Moving to FortiOS 8.0 instead buys roughly 1,482 more days of security support.