etcd 3.4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
etcd 3.4 reached end of life on 1 Jun 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
69 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to etcd 3.7. Check your versionetcdctl version
Support timeline
Official dates from the etcd release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 30 Aug 2019 | — |
| End of life | 1 Jun 2026 | 0.2 years ago |
| Latest release | 3.4.45 · 1 Jun 2026 | final |
Where to go from 3.4
Recommended target: etcd 3.7.
The newest actively supported branch is etcd 3.7 (latest release 3.7.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is etcd 3.4 still safe to use?
etcd 3.4 reached end of life on 1 Jun 2026, 69 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download etcd 3.4?
Yes — the final release (3.4.45) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade etcd 3.4 to?
Upgrade to etcd 3.7, the newest actively supported branch.