When is Samba 4.6 end of life?

Samba 4.6 reached end of life on Sep 13, 2018. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.

What is the latest version of Samba 4.6?

The latest Samba 4.6 release is 4.6.16, released on Aug 13, 2018.

When was Samba 4.6 released?

Samba 4.6 was released on Mar 7, 2017.

How do I check which Samba version I have?

Run samba --version, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.

Samba 4.6

End of life

4.6.16 Release notes ↗

Is Samba 4.6 still supported?

Samba 4.6 reached end of life on Sep 13, 2018 (8 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Samba 4.25 (latest 4.25.0), supported until Mar 31, 2028.

Released: Mar 7, 2017
Active support ended: Mar 13, 2018
8 years ago
End of life: Sep 13, 2018
8 years ago
Latest version: 4.6.16
Aug 13, 2018

Upgrade path

The recommended upgrade is Samba 4.25, currently at 4.25.0 and supported until Mar 31, 2028.

Quick answers

Is Samba 4.6 still supported?: No. Samba 4.6 reached end of life on Sep 13, 2018 (8 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Samba 4.25 (latest 4.25.0), supported until Mar 31, 2028.
When is Samba 4.6 end of life?: Samba 4.6 reached end of life on Sep 13, 2018. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.
What is the latest version of Samba 4.6?: The latest Samba 4.6 release is 4.6.16, released on Aug 13, 2018.
When was Samba 4.6 released?: Samba 4.6 was released on Mar 7, 2017.
What should I upgrade Samba 4.6 to?: The recommended upgrade is Samba 4.25, currently at 4.25.0 and supported until Mar 31, 2028.
How do I check which Samba version I have?: Run samba --version, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.