Fortinet FortiOS 7.6 end of life
FortiOS · also known as FortiOS 7.6, FortiOS v7.6, FOS 7.6
Status
Checked 1 Oct 2026FortiOS 7.6 is currently supported. We'll update this page if Fortinet announces end of life.
- 1End of software maintenance 25 Jul 2028 (in 22 months)
- 2Last date of support 25 Jan 2030 (in 3 years)
Key dates
Every date links to Fortinet's own page| Milestone | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|
| End of sale | Not announced | – |
| End of software maintenance | 25 Jul 2028in 22 months | Vendor bulletin ↗ |
| End of vulnerability support | Not announced | – |
| Last date of support | 25 Jan 2030in 3 years | Vendor bulletin ↗ |
Dates are from Fortinet's Product Life Cycle page in the FortiCloud support portal (free login required). End of Engineering Support is shown as end of software maintenance; after it, Fortinet provides only "must fix" updates until End of Support. Fortinet lists 7.6 as a long-term support release with an extended end of support of 29 Jul 2031; check whether your support contract covers it.
What this means for your business
- You should still be receiving security patches while support continues.
- Keep firmware up to date, since old software is the most common weak point.
- Cyber insurance questionnaires increasingly ask whether any equipment is unsupported or past end of life.
- This is general information, not legal or insurance advice.
Replacement options
Vendor-neutral options to consider:
- Palo Alto Networks PA-400 series
- Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway
- MikroTik RouterOS appliances
The right replacement depends on your sites, users and licensing, and is often cheaper than a like-for-like swap.
Keep or replace? Quick checklist
- Is it your internet-facing firewall?
- Do you have remote staff connecting through it?
- Is your cyber insurance renewal in the next 6 months?
- Do you store client or financial data behind it?
- Is it running old firmware, or does it have no active vendor licence?
Two or more “yes” answers on an unsupported or soon-to-be-unsupported device is a good reason to get advice.
Frequently asked questions
Is the FortiOS 7.6 still safe to use?
Fortinet currently supports the FortiOS 7.6. Keep the firmware up to date.
What replaced the FortiOS 7.6?
Fortinet's bulletin does not name a direct replacement that we've verified. The right choice depends on your sites, users and licensing.
Where do these dates come from?
From Fortinet's own lifecycle bulletins. Each date in the table links to its source, with the date we last checked it. Always confirm with Fortinet before making decisions.