Tails 3
Tails 3 was released on Jun 13, 2017 and reached end of life on Oct 21, 2019. It no longer receives security updates.
Tails 3 support timeline
Jun 13, 2017Ended
100% elapsedEnd of life
Oct 21, 2019
Tails 3 release and support dates
| Milestone | Date | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Released | ||
| Latest point release (3.16) | ||
| 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 Tails 3 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 Tails 7.
Tails offers automatic upgrades when you start it with an internet connection; some releases require a manual upgrade.
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Tails 3: common questions
When does Tails 3 reach end of life?
Tails 3 reached end of life on Oct 21, 2019, according to endoflife.date.
Is Tails 3 still supported?
No. Tails 3 has reached end of life and no longer receives security updates. Upgrade to Tails 7 to stay supported.
When was Tails 3 released?
Tails 3 was released on Jun 13, 2017.
What is the latest Tails 3 point release?
The latest point release is 3.16, published Sep 3, 2019.
What should I upgrade Tails 3 to?
Tails 7 is the next release that is still supported.