Proxmox VE 2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Proxmox VE 2 reached end of life on 31 May 2014. It no longer receives security fixes.
4,453 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Proxmox VE 9. Check your versionpveversion –v
Support timeline
Official dates from the Proxmox VE release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 30 Mar 2012 | — |
| End of life | 31 May 2014 | 12.2 years ago |
| Latest release | 2.3 · 4 Mar 2013 | final |
Where to go from 2
Recommended target: Proxmox VE 9.
The newest actively supported branch is Proxmox VE 9 (latest release 9.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Proxmox VE 2 still safe to use?
Proxmox VE 2 reached end of life on 31 May 2014, 4,453 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Proxmox VE 2?
Yes — the final release (2.3) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Proxmox VE 2 to?
Upgrade to Proxmox VE 9, the newest actively supported branch.