Unsupported Operating Systems for Gen 4 VPS & Dedicated Servers
The following Operating Systems (OS) have reached end-of-life (EOL) and are no longer supported by their vendors. As a result, server images on these OS can no longer be provisioned and technical support may be limited.
Select a question to see its answer:
- Which OS are no longer supported?
- Which OS are currently supported?
- Is my server on an unsupported OS?
- What do you recommend I do?
- What happens if I don't migrate to a new server?
Which OS are no longer supported?
| Operating System | Release Date | Vendor EOL |
|---|---|---|
| Debian 8 | April 25, 2015 | June 17, 2018 |
| Debian 9 | June 17, 2017 | July 18, 2020 |
| Debian 10 | July 6, 2019 | August 1, 2022 |
| CentOS 6 | July 10, 2011 | May 10, 2017 |
| Windows Server 2016 | October 15, 2016 | January 11, 2022 |
Which OS are currently supported?
| Operating System | Release Date | Vendor EOL |
|---|---|---|
| CentOS 7 | July 7, 2014 | August 6, 2020* |
| AlmaLinux 8 | March 30, 2021 | May 1, 2024 |
| AlmaLinux 9 | May 26, 2022 | May 31, 2027 |
| Debian 11 | August 14, 2021 | To be determined |
| Debian 12 | June 10, 2023 | To be determined |
| Windows Server 2019 | November 13, 2018 | January 9, 2024 |
| Windows Server 2022 | August 18, 2021 | October 13, 2026 |
* Actively receiving security patches until June 30, 2024
Is my server on an unsupported OS?
You can view your server OS in your server dashboard.
- Sign in to your GoDaddy product page.
- In your My Products page, select Servers.
- Next to the Gen 4 server you want to use, select Manage.
- Look under your server name to verify the OS.
What do you recommend I do?
If your server is on an OS that is no longer supported, we strongly recommend you take this opportunity to open a new server with the latest OS and proactively migrate yourself to the new server.
We recommend migrating because major OS versions are not upgradable in the traditional sense. Migrations can involve significant changes to the underlying system, including the version of the kernel, system libraries, and various core components.
If you need help migrating, contact our GoDaddy Guides to learn about our paid migration service to a cPanel or Plesk server.
What happens if I don't migrate to a new server?
You can continue using your server, but using an unsupported OS poses several risks:
- Security updates, patches, or bug fixes may no longer be provided.
- Newer software applications or versions may not be compatible.
- Your server may experience degraded performance.
- Your server may violate compliance regulations.
- Technical support may not be available for issues you encounter.
More Info
- Need help migrating? Contact our GoDaddy Guides to learn about our paid migration services.
- Migrate a cPanel account to my server using cPanel and WHM.
- Go to Plesk for information on migrating via the Plesk Interface.
- Find out more about the operating system end of life policy from cPanel.
