Azure DevOps Server 2018 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Azure DevOps Server 2018 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 11 Jan 2028.
520 days of security support left
2018.3.2patch20 latest release
86% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 15 Nov 2017 → 11 Jan 2028.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Azure DevOps Server release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 15 Nov 2017 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 11 Jan 2028 | in 520 days |
| Active support ended | 10 Jan 2023 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 2018.3.2patch20 · 8 Apr 2025 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Azure DevOps Server 2018 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azure DevOps Server 2022.2 | 11 Jan 2033 | 2,347 | +1,827 days |
| Azure DevOps Server 2022.1 | 11 Jan 2033 | 2,347 | +1,827 days |
| Azure DevOps Server 2022.0 | 11 Jan 2033 | 2,347 | +1,827 days |
| Azure DevOps Server 2020.1 | 8 Oct 2030 | 1,521 | +1,001 days |
| Azure DevOps Server 2020.0 | 8 Oct 2030 | 1,521 | +1,001 days |
| Azure DevOps Server 2019.1 | 10 Apr 2029 | 975 | +455 days |
| Azure DevOps Server 2019.0 | 10 Apr 2029 | 975 | +455 days |
| Azure DevOps Server 2018 | 11 Jan 2028 | 520 | this branch |
| Azure DevOps Server 2017 | 11 Jan 2027 | 155 | -365 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Azure DevOps Server 2018 reach end of life?
Azure DevOps Server 2018 reaches end of life on 11 Jan 2028 — 520 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Azure DevOps Server 2018 still supported?
Yes. Azure DevOps Server 2018 is currently maintained. Latest release: 2018.3.2patch20, published 8 Apr 2025.
What happens when Azure DevOps Server 2018 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 11 Jan 2028 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Azure DevOps Server 2018?
520 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.