Postfix 3.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Postfix 3.6 reached end of life on 16 Feb 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
539 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 | 29 Apr 2021 | — |
| End of life | 16 Feb 2025 | 1.5 years ago |
| Latest release | 3.6.19 · 7 Jul 2026 | final |
Where to go from 3.6
Recommended target: Postfix 3.11.
The newest actively supported branch is Postfix 3.11 (latest release 3.11.5).
Frequently asked questions
Is Postfix 3.6 still safe to use?
Postfix 3.6 reached end of life on 16 Feb 2025, 539 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Postfix 3.6?
Yes — the final release (3.6.19) 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 3.6 to?
Upgrade to Postfix 3.11, the newest actively supported branch.