Veeam Backup & Replication 12 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Veeam Backup & Replication 12 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 1 Feb 2027.
176 days of security support left
12.3.2.4854 latest release
88% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 30 Jan 2023 → 1 Feb 2027.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Veeam Backup & Replication release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 30 Jan 2023 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 1 Feb 2027 | in 176 days |
| Active support ended | 3 Sept 2025 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 12.3.2.4854 · 9 Jun 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Veeam Backup & Replication 13 extends security support by about 639 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veeam Backup & Replication 13 | 1 Nov 2028 | 815 | +639 days |
| Veeam Backup & Replication 12 | 1 Feb 2027 | 176 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Veeam Backup & Replication 12 reach end of life?
Veeam Backup & Replication 12 reaches end of life on 1 Feb 2027 — 176 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Veeam Backup & Replication 12 still supported?
Yes. Veeam Backup & Replication 12 is currently maintained. Latest release: 12.3.2.4854, published 9 Jun 2026.
What happens when Veeam Backup & Replication 12 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 1 Feb 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Veeam Backup & Replication 12?
176 days. Moving to Veeam Backup & Replication 13 instead buys roughly 639 more days of security support.