XCP-ng 8.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
XCP-ng 8.0 reached end of life on 13 Nov 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the XCP-ng release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 25 Jul 2019 | — |
| End of life | 13 Nov 2020 | 5.7 years ago |
| Latest release | 8.0.0 · 18 Jul 2019 | final |
Where to go from 8.0
Recommended target: XCP-ng 8.3 (supported until 30 Nov 2028).
The newest actively supported branch is XCP-ng 8.3 (latest release 8.3.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is XCP-ng 8.0 still safe to use?
XCP-ng 8.0 reached end of life on 13 Nov 2020, 2,095 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download XCP-ng 8.0?
Yes — the final release (8.0.0) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade XCP-ng 8.0 to?
Upgrade to XCP-ng 8.3, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 30 Nov 2028).