FortiOS 7.4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
FortiOS 7.4 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 11 Nov 2028.
825 days of security support left
59% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 11 May 2023 → 11 Nov 2028.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the FortiOS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 11 May 2023 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 11 Nov 2028 | in 825 days |
| Active support ended | 11 May 2027 | 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 709 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 7.4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FortiOS 8.0 | 21 Oct 2030 | 1,534 | +709 days |
| FortiOS 7.6 | 25 Jan 2030 | 1,265 | +440 days |
| FortiOS 7.4 | 11 Nov 2028 | 825 | this branch |
| FortiOS 7.2 | 30 Sept 2026 | 52 | -773 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does FortiOS 7.4 reach end of life?
FortiOS 7.4 reaches end of life on 11 Nov 2028 — 825 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is FortiOS 7.4 still supported?
Yes. FortiOS 7.4 is currently maintained. Latest release: —.
What happens when FortiOS 7.4 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 11 Nov 2028 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from FortiOS 7.4?
825 days. Moving to FortiOS 8.0 instead buys roughly 709 more days of security support.