Question 1

What happens when Centos Stream reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Centos Stream reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 1 Centos Stream version is already EOL. The latest supported version is Centos Stream 10, maintained until January 1, 2030. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Centos Stream 10 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Centos Stream 10 is actively supported until January 1, 2030. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Centos Stream releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Centos Stream after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Centos Stream 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 Centos Stream release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Centos Stream 8 to Centos Stream 10.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Centos Stream from 8 to 10: (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 Centos Stream LTS version?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How long does Centos Stream support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Centos Stream supports each release for approximately 63 months (~5.3 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
10	Dec 12, 2024	Jan 1, 2030	Jan 1, 2030	in 1302d	—	—	Active
9	Sep 15, 2021	May 31, 2027	May 31, 2027	in 356d	—	—	Active
8	Sep 24, 2019	May 31, 2024	May 31, 2024	739d ago	—	—	EOL

Centos Stream End of Life Dates

Related technologies

Same category

Frequently Asked Questions