Postfix 2.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Postfix 2.6 reached end of life on 11 Feb 2013. It no longer receives security fixes.
4,927 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Postfix 3.11. Check your versionpostconf mail_version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Postfix release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 12 May 2009 | — |
| End of life | 11 Feb 2013 | 13.5 years ago |
| Latest release | 2.6.19 · 4 Feb 2013 | final |
Where to go from 2.6
Recommended target: Postfix 3.11.
The newest actively supported branch is Postfix 3.11 (latest release 3.11.5).
Frequently asked questions
Is Postfix 2.6 still safe to use?
Postfix 2.6 reached end of life on 11 Feb 2013, 4,927 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Postfix 2.6?
Yes — the final release (2.6.19) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Postfix 2.6 to?
Upgrade to Postfix 3.11, the newest actively supported branch.