When is Windows Server 2012 R2 (LTSC) end of life?

Windows Server 2012 R2 (LTSC) reached end of life on Oct 10, 2023. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.

What is the latest version of Windows Server 2012 R2 (LTSC)?

The latest Windows Server 2012 R2 (LTSC) release is 6.3.9600.

When was Windows Server 2012 R2 (LTSC) released?

Windows Server 2012 R2 (LTSC) was released on Nov 25, 2013.

How do I check which Windows Server version I have?

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

Windows Server 2012 R2 (LTSC)

End of life

6.3.9600 Release notes ↗

Is Windows Server 2012 R2 (LTSC) still supported?

Windows Server 2012 R2 (LTSC) reached end of life on Oct 10, 2023 (3 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Extended Security Updates (usually paid) is available until Oct 13, 2026. Upgrade to Windows Server 2025 (LTSC) (latest 10.0.26100), supported until Nov 14, 2034.

Released: Nov 25, 2013
Active support ended: Oct 9, 2018
8 years ago
End of life: Oct 10, 2023
3 years ago
Extended Security Updates until: Oct 13, 2026
tomorrow
Latest version: 6.3.9600

Upgrade path

The recommended upgrade is Windows Server 2025 (LTSC), currently at 10.0.26100 and supported until Nov 14, 2034.

How to upgrade from Windows Server 2012 R2 (LTSC) to Windows Server 2025 (LTSC)

Monthly updates

sconfig

Choose option 6 (Install updates), or use Settings → Windows Update on Desktop Experience.

New version

Run setup.exe from the new version's media and choose "Keep files, settings and apps". In-place upgrades can skip at most a few versions, so check Microsoft's upgrade paths first.

Official upgrade guide ↗ Back up first, and test on a non-production machine when you move to a new branch.

Quick answers

Is Windows Server 2012 R2 (LTSC) still supported?: No. Windows Server 2012 R2 (LTSC) reached end of life on Oct 10, 2023 (3 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Extended Security Updates (usually paid) is available until Oct 13, 2026. Upgrade to Windows Server 2025 (LTSC) (latest 10.0.26100), supported until Nov 14, 2034.
When is Windows Server 2012 R2 (LTSC) end of life?: Windows Server 2012 R2 (LTSC) reached end of life on Oct 10, 2023. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.
What is the latest version of Windows Server 2012 R2 (LTSC)?: The latest Windows Server 2012 R2 (LTSC) release is 6.3.9600.
When was Windows Server 2012 R2 (LTSC) released?: Windows Server 2012 R2 (LTSC) was released on Nov 25, 2013.
What should I upgrade Windows Server 2012 R2 (LTSC) to?: The recommended upgrade is Windows Server 2025 (LTSC), currently at 10.0.26100 and supported until Nov 14, 2034.
How do I check which Windows Server version I have?: Run winver, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.

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