XCP-ng 8.1 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
XCP-ng 8.1 reached end of life on 31 Mar 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the XCP-ng release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 31 Mar 2020 | — |
| End of life | 31 Mar 2021 | 5.4 years ago |
| Latest release | 8.1.0 · 25 Mar 2020 | final |
Where to go from 8.1
Recommended target: XCP-ng 8.3 (supported until 30 Nov 2028).
The newest actively supported branch is XCP-ng 8.3 (latest release 8.3.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is XCP-ng 8.1 still safe to use?
XCP-ng 8.1 reached end of life on 31 Mar 2021, 1,957 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download XCP-ng 8.1?
Yes — the final release (8.1.0) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade XCP-ng 8.1 to?
Upgrade to XCP-ng 8.3, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 30 Nov 2028).