Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 end of life (EOL) date and support status
End of life End of life since 2020-11-30 (2138 days ago)
Upgrade: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 no longer receives fixes. Supported cycles: 10, 9, 8.
| Product | Red Hat Enterprise Linux |
|---|---|
| Version cycle | 6 |
| Status | End of life |
| Released | 2010-11-10 |
| LTS | since 2020-11-30 |
| Active support until | 2016-05-10 |
| End of life | 2020-11-30 |
| Latest version | 6.10 (2018-06-19) |
| Last verified | 2026-10-08 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 end of life?
Yes. End of life since 2020-11-30 (2138 days ago). It no longer receives security or bug fixes.
When does Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 reach end of life?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 reached end of life on 2020-11-30.
When was Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 released?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 was first released on 2010-11-10.
What is the latest Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 version?
The latest 6 release is 6.10, published on 2018-06-19.
Is Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 an LTS release?
Yes, long-term support started on 2020-11-30.
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