Question 1

What happens when Amazon Elasticache Redis reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Amazon Elasticache Redis reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 2 Amazon Elasticache Redis versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Amazon Elasticache Redis 7. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Amazon Elasticache Redis 7 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Amazon Elasticache Redis 7 is actively supported. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Amazon Elasticache Redis releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Amazon Elasticache Redis after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Amazon Elasticache Redis after EOL is not safe for production systems. Once a version reaches end of life, newly discovered CVEs are published publicly but never patched — leaving your systems permanently exposed. The only safe path is upgrading to an actively supported Amazon Elasticache Redis release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Amazon Elasticache Redis 5 to Amazon Elasticache Redis 7.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Amazon Elasticache Redis from 5 to 7: (1) review the official migration guide for breaking changes, (2) test your application against the new version in a staging environment, (3) update dependencies that have version constraints, (4) run your full test suite, (5) deploy with a rollback plan. The earlier you start, the more time you have to resolve compatibility issues before EOL.

Question 5

When is the next Amazon Elasticache Redis LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Not all Amazon Elasticache Redis releases have a designated LTS status. Check the version table above — LTS releases are marked with an "LTS" badge. Refer to the official Amazon Elasticache Redis release policy for information on upcoming long-term support versions.

Question 6

How long does Amazon Elasticache Redis support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Amazon Elasticache Redis supports each release for approximately 89 months (~7.4 years).  The exact EOL date for each version is listed in the table above.

Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
7	Apr 12, 2022	—	No	—	7.1	—	Active
6	Oct 13, 2020	—	Jan 31, 2027	in 236d	6.2	—	Active
5	Oct 17, 2018	—	Jan 31, 2026	129d ago	5.0.6	—	EOL
4	Nov 17, 2017	—	Jan 31, 2026	129d ago	4.0.10	—	EOL

Amazon Elasticache Redis End of Life Dates

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