Tails 5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Tails 5 reached end of life on 27 Feb 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
894 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 | 3 May 2022 | — |
| End of life | 27 Feb 2024 | 2.4 years ago |
| Latest release | 5.22 · 29 Jan 2024 | final |
Where to go from 5
Recommended target: Tails 7.
The newest actively supported branch is Tails 7 (latest release 7.10.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Tails 5 still safe to use?
Tails 5 reached end of life on 27 Feb 2024, 894 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Tails 5?
Yes — the final release (5.22) 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 5 to?
Upgrade to Tails 7, the newest actively supported branch.