Teleport 16 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Teleport 16 reached end of life on 31 Oct 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Teleport release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 13 Jun 2024 | 2y 4mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 15 Nov 2024 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ended | 31 Oct 2025 | 11mo ago |
| Latest release | 16.5.18 · 29 Sept 2025 | final |
Where to go from 16
Recommended target: Teleport 18 (supported until August 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Teleport 18 (latest release 18.11.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Teleport 16 still safe to use?
Teleport 16 reached end of life on 31 Oct 2025, 339 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Teleport 16?
Yes — the final release (16.5.18) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Teleport 16 to?
Upgrade to Teleport 18, the newest actively supported branch (supported until August 2027).