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Alibaba Cloud LinuxEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status

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Operating SystemsLatest Version: 4.0.2Latest Release: Jan 20, 2026

Alibaba Cloud Linux is a free, RHEL-compatible Linux distribution maintained by Alibaba Cloud and optimized for its ECS cloud infrastructure.

Support summary

Alibaba Cloud Linux currently has supported cycles. Track the next EOL date and validate upgrades before your change window.

What do EOL and support statuses mean?

Next EOL

Apr 30, 2031

Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 · 1676 days left

Supported cycles

2

3 lts

Versions

3

Latest Version

4.0.2

Active Support

2

EOL

1

Lifecycle Timeline

Mar 25, 2019As of Sep 27, 2026
4Active · Sep 30, 2035
3Active · Apr 30, 2031
2EOL · Mar 31, 2026
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

ReleaseRelease DateActive SupportEOLLatest VersionLTSStatus
4Sep 24, 2025MaintainedSep 30, 20354.0.2
Yes
Active
3Apr 30, 2021MaintainedApr 30, 2031U12.2
Yes
Active
2Mar 25, 2019Mar 31, 2024Mar 31, 20262.1903 LTS
Yes
EOL

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Last verified

Jun 24, 2026

Community-maintained lifecycle data. Verify against official release notes before production migration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which versions of Alibaba Cloud Linux have reached end of life?
The following Alibaba Cloud Linux versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 2. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Alibaba Cloud Linux 2?
Alibaba Cloud Linux 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 Alibaba Cloud Linux?
The latest version of Alibaba Cloud Linux is 4.0.2, released in the 4 release cycle.
How many versions of Alibaba Cloud Linux are currently supported?
Alibaba Cloud Linux currently has 2 actively supported version(s): 4, 3.
When does Alibaba Cloud Linux 4 reach end of life?
Alibaba Cloud Linux 4 is scheduled to reach end of life on Sep 30, 2035.
What should I do when Alibaba Cloud Linux reaches end of life?
When a Alibaba Cloud Linux 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.