OpenVPN 2.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
OpenVPN 2.6 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Aug 2028.
753 days of security support left
2.6.22 latest release
63% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 25 Jan 2023 → 31 Aug 2028.
Support timeline
Official dates from the OpenVPN release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 25 Jan 2023 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 31 Aug 2028 | in 753 days |
| Active support ended | 31 Aug 2026 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 2.6.22 · 5 Aug 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
OpenVPN 2.6 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 2.6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenVPN 2.6 | 31 Aug 2028 | 753 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does OpenVPN 2.6 reach end of life?
OpenVPN 2.6 reaches end of life on 31 Aug 2028 — 753 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is OpenVPN 2.6 still supported?
Yes. OpenVPN 2.6 is currently maintained. Latest release: 2.6.22, published 5 Aug 2026.
What happens when OpenVPN 2.6 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Aug 2028 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from OpenVPN 2.6?
753 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.