Tails 4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Tails 4 reached end of life on 2 May 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,560 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Tails 7. Check your versioncat /etc/amnesia/version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Tails release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 22 Oct 2019 | — |
| End of life | 2 May 2022 | 4.3 years ago |
| Latest release | 4.29 · 4 Apr 2022 | final |
Where to go from 4
Recommended target: Tails 7.
The newest actively supported branch is Tails 7 (latest release 7.10.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Tails 4 still safe to use?
Tails 4 reached end of life on 2 May 2022, 1,560 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Tails 4?
Yes — the final release (4.29) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Tails 4 to?
Upgrade to Tails 7, the newest actively supported branch.