OpenBao 2.1 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
OpenBao 2.1 reached end of life on 6 Mar 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
521 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to OpenBao 2.6. Check your versionbao version
Support timeline
Official dates from the OpenBao release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 29 Nov 2024 | — |
| End of life | 6 Mar 2025 | 1.4 years ago |
| Latest release | 2.1.1 · 21 Jan 2025 | final |
Where to go from 2.1
Recommended target: OpenBao 2.6.
The newest actively supported branch is OpenBao 2.6 (latest release 2.6.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenBao 2.1 still safe to use?
OpenBao 2.1 reached end of life on 6 Mar 2025, 521 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download OpenBao 2.1?
Yes — the final release (2.1.1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade OpenBao 2.1 to?
Upgrade to OpenBao 2.6, the newest actively supported branch.