Red Hat Satellite 6.8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Red Hat Satellite 6.8 reached end of life on 31 Jul 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Red Hat Satellite release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 27 Oct 2020 | — |
| End of life | 31 Jul 2022 | 4.0 years ago |
| Active support ended | 30 Apr 2021 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 6.8.6 · 13 Apr 2021 | final |
Where to go from 6.8
Recommended target: Red Hat Satellite 6.19 (supported until 1 Nov 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Red Hat Satellite 6.19 (latest release 6.19.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Red Hat Satellite 6.8 still safe to use?
Red Hat Satellite 6.8 reached end of life on 31 Jul 2022, 1,470 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Red Hat Satellite 6.8?
Yes — the final release (6.8.6) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Red Hat Satellite 6.8 to?
Upgrade to Red Hat Satellite 6.19, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 1 Nov 2027).