Proxmox VE 1 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Proxmox VE 1 reached end of life on 31 Jan 2013. It no longer receives security fixes.
4,938 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Proxmox VE 9. Check your versionpveversion –v
Support timeline
Official dates from the Proxmox VE release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 13 Sept 2011 | — |
| End of life | 31 Jan 2013 | 13.5 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.9 · 13 Sept 2011 | final |
Where to go from 1
Recommended target: Proxmox VE 9.
The newest actively supported branch is Proxmox VE 9 (latest release 9.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Proxmox VE 1 still safe to use?
Proxmox VE 1 reached end of life on 31 Jan 2013, 4,938 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Proxmox VE 1?
Yes — the final release (1.9) 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 VE 1 to?
Upgrade to Proxmox VE 9, the newest actively supported branch.