OpenVPN 2.5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
OpenVPN 2.5 reached end of life on 31 Jul 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
374 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 | 27 Oct 2020 | — |
| End of life | 31 Jul 2025 | 1.0 years ago |
| Active support ended | 18 Jul 2024 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 2.5.11 · 18 Jul 2024 | final |
Where to go from 2.5
Recommended target: OpenVPN 2.7.
The newest actively supported branch is OpenVPN 2.7 (latest release 2.7.6).
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenVPN 2.5 still safe to use?
OpenVPN 2.5 reached end of life on 31 Jul 2025, 374 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download OpenVPN 2.5?
Yes — the final release (2.5.11) 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 2.5 to?
Upgrade to OpenVPN 2.7, the newest actively supported branch.