Veeam Backup & Replication 9.5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Veeam Backup & Replication 9.5 reached end of life on 1 Jan 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Veeam Backup & Replication release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 16 Nov 2016 | — |
| End of life | 1 Jan 2022 | 4.6 years ago |
| Active support ended | 1 Feb 2020 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 9.5.4.2866 · 15 Jul 2019 | final |
Where to go from 9.5
Recommended target: Veeam Backup & Replication 13 (supported until 1 Nov 2028).
The newest actively supported branch is Veeam Backup & Replication 13 (latest release 13.1.0.411).
Frequently asked questions
Is Veeam Backup & Replication 9.5 still safe to use?
Veeam Backup & Replication 9.5 reached end of life on 1 Jan 2022, 1,681 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Veeam Backup & Replication 9.5?
Yes — the final release (9.5.4.2866) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Veeam Backup & Replication 9.5 to?
Upgrade to Veeam Backup & Replication 13, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 1 Nov 2028).