Debian 6Squeeze
Debian 6 was released on Feb 6, 2011 and reached end of life on Feb 29, 2016. It no longer receives security updates.
Debian 6 support timeline
Feb 6, 2011Ended
100% elapsedEnd of life
Feb 29, 2016
Debian 6 release and support dates
| Milestone | Date | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Released | ||
| Latest point release (6.0.10) | ||
| Active support ends | Regular bug-fix and maintenance updates. | |
| End of life | Security updates stop. endoflife.date’s listed end of support. |
Source: endoflife.date, fetched Oct 6, 2026. Status as of Oct 7, 2026. Support scope varies by project; confirm on the official site.
What to do now that Debian 6 is end of life
Running an end-of-life release means new vulnerabilities in the kernel, browser libraries, and system packages stay unpatched. The next supported step is Debian 12, supported until Jun 30, 2028.
Upgrade one release at a time: point your APT sources to the next codename, then run sudo apt upgrade --without-new-pkgs and sudo apt full-upgrade. Read the release notes before starting.
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Debian 6: common questions
When does Debian 6 reach end of life?
Debian 6 reached end of life on Feb 29, 2016, according to endoflife.date.
Is Debian 6 still supported?
No. Debian 6 has reached end of life and no longer receives security updates. Upgrade to Debian 12 to stay supported.
When was Debian 6 released?
Debian 6 was released on Feb 6, 2011.
What is the latest Debian 6 point release?
The latest point release is 6.0.10, published Jul 19, 2014.
What is the codename of Debian 6?
Debian 6 is codenamed “Squeeze”.
What should I upgrade Debian 6 to?
Debian 12 is the next release that is still supported (until Jun 30, 2028). The newest release is Debian 13.