Dovecot 2.1 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Dovecot 2.1 reached end of life on 22 Dec 2017. It no longer receives security fixes.
3,152 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Dovecot 2.4. Check your versiondovecot --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Dovecot release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 16 Feb 2012 | — |
| End of life | 22 Dec 2017 | 8.6 years ago |
| Active support ended | 11 Apr 2013 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 2.1.16 · 5 Apr 2013 | final |
Where to go from 2.1
Recommended target: Dovecot 2.4.
The newest actively supported branch is Dovecot 2.4 (latest release 2.4.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is Dovecot 2.1 still safe to use?
Dovecot 2.1 reached end of life on 22 Dec 2017, 3,152 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Dovecot 2.1?
Yes — the final release (2.1.16) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Dovecot 2.1 to?
Upgrade to Dovecot 2.4, the newest actively supported branch.