Windows Server 2022

Windows Server 2022 follows the Fixed Lifecycle Policy.

This applies to the following editions: Datacenter, Datacenter: Azure Edition, Essentials, Standard

Support dates are shown in the Pacific Time Zone (PT) - Redmond, WA, USA.

Support Dates

Listing	Start Date	Mainstream End Date	Extended End Date
Windows Server 2022	2021-08-18T00:00:00.000-08:00	2026-10-13T22:59:59.999-08:00	2031-10-14T22:59:59.999-08:00

Tip

Microsoft Edge follows the Modern Lifecycle Policy. Please reference Edge lifecycle documentation for how to keep this browser updated and in support.

Links

• Lifecycle FAQ - Windows
• Product Information

Note

Containers released with Windows Server 2022 follow the same lifecycle dates.

Note

Hotpatching is supported on Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition Core through the end of Mainstream Support.

Note

Beginning in September 2023, Windows Server has two primary release channels available: the Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) and the Annual Channel (AC). The Long-Term Servicing Channel provides a longer-term option focusing on stability, whereas the Annual Channel provides more frequent releases. Click here for more information.

Editions

• Datacenter
• Datacenter: Azure Edition
• Essentials
• Standard