Question 1

What happens when Tls reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Tls reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 2 Tls versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Tls 1.3. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Tls 1.3 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tls 1.3 is actively supported. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Tls releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Tls after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Tls 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 Tls release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Tls 1.1 to Tls 1.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Tls from 1.1 to 1.3: (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 Tls LTS version?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How long does Tls support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Tls supports each release for approximately 227 months (~18.9 years).  The exact EOL date for each version is listed in the table above.

Tls End of Life Dates

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Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
1.3	Aug 10, 2018	—	No	—	—	—	Active
1.2	Aug 15, 2008	—	No	—	—	—	Active
1.1	Apr 26, 2006	—	Mar 23, 2021	1904d ago	—	—	EOL
1.0	Jan 1, 1999	—	Mar 23, 2021	1904d ago	—	—	EOL