OpenVPN 2.1 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
OpenVPN 2.1 reached end of life on 30 Nov 2011. It no longer receives security fixes.
5,366 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to OpenVPN 2.7. Support timeline
Official dates from the OpenVPN release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 11 Dec 2009 | — |
| End of life | 30 Nov 2011 | 14.7 years ago |
| Active support ended | 6 Nov 2010 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 2.1.4 · 6 Nov 2010 | final |
Where to go from 2.1
Recommended target: OpenVPN 2.7.
The newest actively supported branch is OpenVPN 2.7 (latest release 2.7.6).
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenVPN 2.1 still safe to use?
OpenVPN 2.1 reached end of life on 30 Nov 2011, 5,366 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download OpenVPN 2.1?
Yes — the final release (2.1.4) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade OpenVPN 2.1 to?
Upgrade to OpenVPN 2.7, the newest actively supported branch.