Zentyal 5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Zentyal 5 reached end of life on 1 Nov 2018. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,838 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Zentyal 8. Support timeline
Official dates from the Zentyal release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 30 Nov 2016 | — |
| End of life | 1 Nov 2018 | 7.8 years ago |
| Extended support ends | 30 Apr 2021 | over |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 5
Recommended target: Zentyal 8.
The newest actively supported branch is Zentyal 8 (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is Zentyal 5 still safe to use?
Zentyal 5 reached end of life on 1 Nov 2018, 2,838 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Zentyal 5?
Yes — the final release (5) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Zentyal 5 to?
Upgrade to Zentyal 8, the newest actively supported branch.