ProFTPD 1.3.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
ProFTPD 1.3.6 reached end of life on 4 Dec 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,344 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to ProFTPD 1.3.9. Check your versionproftpd --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the ProFTPD release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 9 Apr 2017 | — |
| End of life | 4 Dec 2022 | 3.7 years ago |
| Active support ended | 20 Jul 2020 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 1.3.6e · 20 Jul 2020 | final |
Where to go from 1.3.6
Recommended target: ProFTPD 1.3.9.
The newest actively supported branch is ProFTPD 1.3.9 (latest release 1.3.9).
Frequently asked questions
Is ProFTPD 1.3.6 still safe to use?
ProFTPD 1.3.6 reached end of life on 4 Dec 2022, 1,344 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download ProFTPD 1.3.6?
Yes — the final release (1.3.6e) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade ProFTPD 1.3.6 to?
Upgrade to ProFTPD 1.3.9, the newest actively supported branch.