Tails 5
Tails 5 was released on May 3, 2022 and reached end of life on Feb 27, 2024. It no longer receives security updates.
Tails 5 support timeline
May 3, 2022Ended
100% elapsedEnd of life
Feb 27, 2024
Tails 5 release and support dates
| Milestone | Date | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Released | ||
| Latest point release (5.22) | ||
| 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 5 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 5: common questions
When does Tails 5 reach end of life?
Tails 5 reached end of life on Feb 27, 2024, according to endoflife.date.
Is Tails 5 still supported?
No. Tails 5 has reached end of life and no longer receives security updates. Upgrade to Tails 7 to stay supported.
When was Tails 5 released?
Tails 5 was released on May 3, 2022.
What is the latest Tails 5 point release?
The latest point release is 5.22, published Jan 29, 2024.
What should I upgrade Tails 5 to?
Tails 7 is the next release that is still supported.