FortiOS 8.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
FortiOS 8.0 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 21 Oct 2030.
1,534 days of security support left
7% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 21 Apr 2026 → 21 Oct 2030.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the FortiOS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 21 Apr 2026 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 21 Oct 2030 | in 1,534 days |
| Active support ended | 21 Apr 2029 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | — | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
FortiOS 8.0 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 8.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FortiOS 8.0 | 21 Oct 2030 | 1,534 | this branch |
| FortiOS 7.6 | 25 Jan 2030 | 1,265 | -269 days |
| FortiOS 7.4 | 11 Nov 2028 | 825 | -709 days |
| FortiOS 7.2 | 30 Sept 2026 | 52 | -1,482 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does FortiOS 8.0 reach end of life?
FortiOS 8.0 reaches end of life on 21 Oct 2030 — 1,534 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is FortiOS 8.0 still supported?
Yes. FortiOS 8.0 is currently maintained. Latest release: —.
What happens when FortiOS 8.0 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 21 Oct 2030 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from FortiOS 8.0?
1,534 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.