Proxmox VE 6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Proxmox VE 6 reached end of life on 30 Sept 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,409 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 | 16 Jul 2019 | — |
| End of life | 30 Sept 2022 | 3.9 years ago |
| Latest release | 6.4 · 18 Apr 2021 | final |
Where to go from 6
Recommended target: Proxmox VE 9.
The newest actively supported branch is Proxmox VE 9 (latest release 9.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Proxmox VE 6 still safe to use?
Proxmox VE 6 reached end of life on 30 Sept 2022, 1,409 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Proxmox VE 6?
Yes — the final release (6.4) 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 6 to?
Upgrade to Proxmox VE 9, the newest actively supported branch.