Salt 2019.2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Salt 2019.2 reached end of life on 30 Sept 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Salt release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 7 Jan 2019 | — |
| End of life | 30 Sept 2020 | 5.9 years ago |
| Active support ended | 31 Mar 2020 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 2019.2.8 · 1 Dec 2020 | final |
Where to go from 2019.2
Recommended target: Salt 3008 (supported until 30 Jun 2028).
The newest actively supported branch is Salt 3008 (latest release 3008.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Salt 2019.2 still safe to use?
Salt 2019.2 reached end of life on 30 Sept 2020, 2,139 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Salt 2019.2?
Yes — the final release (2019.2.8) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Salt 2019.2 to?
Upgrade to Salt 3008, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 30 Jun 2028).