Proxmox Mail Gateway 5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Proxmox Mail Gateway 5 reached end of life on 31 Aug 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Proxmox Mail Gateway release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 23 Jan 2018 | — |
| End of life | 31 Aug 2020 | 5.9 years ago |
| Latest release | 5.2 · 26 Mar 2019 | final |
Where to go from 5
Recommended target: Proxmox Mail Gateway 9.
The newest actively supported branch is Proxmox Mail Gateway 9 (latest release 9.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Proxmox Mail Gateway 5 still safe to use?
Proxmox Mail Gateway 5 reached end of life on 31 Aug 2020, 2,169 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Proxmox Mail Gateway 5?
Yes — the final release (5.2) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Proxmox Mail Gateway 5 to?
Upgrade to Proxmox Mail Gateway 9, the newest actively supported branch.