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DovecotEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
Active
Server SoftwareLatest Version: 2.4.5Latest Release: Aug 28, 2026
Dovecot is an open-source IMAP and POP3 email server focused on security and performance.
Support summary
Dovecot has cycles in security-only maintenance. Production workloads should move toward actively supported releases.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
No announced EOL date is currently listed.
Supported cycles
2
0 lts
Versions
5
Latest Version
2.4.5
Active Support
1
EOL
3
Lifecycle Timeline
Aug 16, 2010As of Sep 27, 2026
2.4Active · Date not announced
2.3Security · Date not announced
2.2EOL · Jan 24, 2025
2.1EOL · Dec 22, 2017
2.0EOL · Apr 11, 2013
ActiveSecurityEOLHistorical phase unknown
Bars show history up to the snapshot date. Gray intervals lack dated support boundaries; arrows indicate an unannounced EOL date, not a support guarantee.
Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 | Jan 24, 2025 | Maintained | Date not announced | 2.4.5 | No | Active |
| 2.3 | Dec 22, 2017 | Jan 24, 2025 | Date not announced | 2.3.21.1 | No | Security |
| 2.2 | Apr 11, 2013 | Dec 22, 2017 | Jan 24, 2025 | 2.2.36.4 | No | EOL |
| 2.1 | Feb 16, 2012 | Apr 11, 2013 | Dec 22, 2017 | 2.1.16 | No | EOL |
| 2.0 | Aug 16, 2010 | Feb 16, 2012 | Apr 11, 2013 | 2.0.15 | No | EOL |
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<a href="https://eol.wiki/dovecot/"><img src="https://eol.wiki/badge/dovecot.svg" alt="Dovecot end-of-life status" height="20"></a>Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of Dovecot have reached end of life?
The following Dovecot versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 2.2, 2.1, 2.0. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Dovecot 2.2?
Dovecot 2.2 has reached end of life and no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. Continuing to use it may expose your systems to known vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported version.
What is the latest version of Dovecot?
The latest version of Dovecot is 2.4.5, released in the 2.4 release cycle.
How many versions of Dovecot are currently supported?
Dovecot currently has 2 actively supported version(s): 2.4, 2.3.
When does Dovecot 2.4 reach end of life?
Dovecot 2.4 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when Dovecot reaches end of life?
When a Dovecot version reaches end of life, you should: 1) Plan your migration to a supported version as soon as possible. 2) Review the release notes for breaking changes. 3) Test your applications thoroughly in a staging environment. 4) Update your dependencies to ensure compatibility with the new version.