Postfix 3.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Postfix 3.0 reached end of life on 27 Feb 2019. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,720 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Postfix 3.11. Check your versionpostconf mail_version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Postfix release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 8 Feb 2015 | — |
| End of life | 27 Feb 2019 | 7.5 years ago |
| Latest release | 3.0.15 · 26 Feb 2019 | final |
Where to go from 3.0
Recommended target: Postfix 3.11.
The newest actively supported branch is Postfix 3.11 (latest release 3.11.5).
Frequently asked questions
Is Postfix 3.0 still safe to use?
Postfix 3.0 reached end of life on 27 Feb 2019, 2,720 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Postfix 3.0?
Yes — the final release (3.0.15) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Postfix 3.0 to?
Upgrade to Postfix 3.11, the newest actively supported branch.