Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 reached end of life on 30 Nov 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Red Hat Enterprise Linux release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 10 Nov 2010 | 15y 11mo ago |
| Full Support ended | 10 May 2016 | security fixes only after this |
| Maintenance Support ended | 30 Nov 2020 | 5y 10mo ago |
| Extended Life Cycle Support ended | 30 Jun 2024 | over |
| Latest release | 6.10 · 19 Jun 2018 | final |
Where to go from 6
Recommended target: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 (supported until 31 May 2035).
The newest actively supported branch is Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 (latest release 10.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 still safe to use?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 reached end of life on 30 Nov 2020, 2,135 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6?
Yes — the final release (6.10) 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 Enterprise Linux 6 to?
Upgrade to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 31 May 2035).