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Supported

Rocky Linux 9 is supported.

Active support until 31 May 2027, then security fixes until 31 May 2032.

Released
14 Jul 2022
Active support
until 31 May 2027
Security fixes
until 31 May 2032
Latest
9.8

Upgrade to Rocky Linux 10: security fixes until 31 May 2035.

Release cycles

Every Rocky Linux cycle, at a glance.

Active support means bug fixes and security fixes; after it, security fixes only. Past the end of security support, nothing.

  1. 10
  2. 9
  3. 8
  • Active support
  • Security fixes only
  • Supported
  • Ends within 90 days
  • Ended

What to upgrade to

Go to 10.

10 is the newest supported Rocky Linux cycle, with security fixes until 31 May 2035.

Before you upgrade

A new major needs a fresh server; minor releases arrive with dnf update.

How to check your version

Which Rocky Linux is this site on?

On the server

$ cat /etc/rocky-release
Rocky Linux release 9.6 (Blue Onyx)

Know before support ends.

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