Proxmox VE 5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Proxmox VE 5 reached end of life on 31 Jul 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,257 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 | 4 Jul 2017 | 9y 3mo ago |
| Security Support ended | 31 Jul 2020 | 6y 2mo ago |
| Latest release | 5.4 · 11 Apr 2019 | final |
Where to go from 5
Recommended target: Proxmox VE 9.
The newest actively supported branch is Proxmox VE 9 (latest release 9.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Proxmox VE 5 still safe to use?
Proxmox VE 5 reached end of life on 31 Jul 2020, 2,257 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Proxmox VE 5?
Yes — the final release (5.4) 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 5 to?
Upgrade to Proxmox VE 9, the newest actively supported branch.