Proxmox VE 7 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Proxmox VE 7 reached end of life on 31 Jul 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
739 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 | 6 Jul 2021 | — |
| End of life | 31 Jul 2024 | 2.0 years ago |
| Latest release | 7.4 · 23 Mar 2023 | final |
Where to go from 7
Recommended target: Proxmox VE 9.
The newest actively supported branch is Proxmox VE 9 (latest release 9.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Proxmox VE 7 still safe to use?
Proxmox VE 7 reached end of life on 31 Jul 2024, 739 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Proxmox VE 7?
Yes — the final release (7.4) 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 7 to?
Upgrade to Proxmox VE 9, the newest actively supported branch.