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Windows Server end of support and Microsoft 365 Apps

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Important

Using Microsoft 365 Apps on older, unsupported operating systems may cause performance and reliability issues over time. These issues could include new features added to Microsoft 365 Apps, or updates to existing features, not working as expected.

The Modern Lifecycle Policy governs Microsoft 365, requiring customers to stay current with the servicing and system requirements for the product or service. This policy requires customers to use Microsoft 365 Apps on a Windows operating system that is currently in support.

If your organization is using a version of Windows Server that doesn't support Microsoft 365 Apps, we recommend that you move to Windows 365 or Azure Virtual Desktop.

The following sections provide information about support for Microsoft 365 Apps on various versions of Windows Server.

Windows Server 2025

Microsoft 365 Apps is supported on Windows Server 2025 while it's in Mainstream Support. Mainstream Support for Windows Server 2025 ends in October 2029.

For end of support dates for Windows Server 2025, see the Windows Server 2025 lifecycle page.

For recommendations on other client hosting solutions, see Microsoft 365 Apps migration from Windows Server.

Windows Server 2022

Microsoft 365 Apps (Version 2302 or later) is supported on Windows Server 2022 while it's in Mainstream Support. Mainstream Support for Windows Server 2022 ends in October 2026.

For end of support dates for Windows Server 2022, see the Windows Server 2022 lifecycle page.

For recommendations on other client hosting solutions, see Microsoft 365 Apps migration from Windows Server.

Note

For the availability of Version 2302 or later in each update channel, see Supported Versions.

Windows Server 2019

Microsoft 365 Apps is supported on Windows Server 2019 until October 2025.

For end of support dates for Windows Server 2019, see the Windows Server 2019 lifecycle page.

For recommendations on other client hosting solutions, see Microsoft 365 Apps migration from Windows Server.

Windows Server 2016

Microsoft 365 Apps is supported on Windows Server 2016 until October 2025.

For end of support dates for Windows Server 2016, see the Windows Server 2016 lifecycle page.

For recommendations on other client hosting solutions, see Microsoft 365 Apps migration from Windows Server.

Windows Server 2012 R2

As of January 14, 2020, Microsoft 365 Apps is no longer supported on Windows Server 2012 R2.

For end of support dates for Windows Server 2012 R2, see the Windows Server 2012 R2 lifecycle page.

Windows Server 2012

As of January 14, 2020, Microsoft 365 Apps is no longer supported on Windows Server 2012.

For end of support dates for Windows Server 2012, see the Windows Server 2012 lifecycle page.

Windows Server 2008 R2

As of January 14, 2020, Microsoft 365 Apps is no longer supported on Windows Server 2008 R2.

For end of support dates for Windows Server 2008 R2, see the Windows Server 2008 R2 lifecycle page.

Note

Security updates for Microsoft 365 Apps on Windows Server 2008 R2 ended on January 10, 2023.

Additional information

  • Subscription versions of the Project and Visio desktop apps, such as Project Plan 5 or Visio Plan 2, are also included in this information.
  • The Windows and Office configuration support matrix (PDF) provides end of support dates for different versions of Office on various versions of Windows.
  • The Microsoft Office End of Support page on the Microsoft Tech Community offers discussions and additional information about Office versions reaching end of support.