End of Life Policy
WatchGuard Technologies is strongly committed to providing industry-leading products and services. As the market continues evolving towards more complex levels of network security, WatchGuard will periodically announce End-of-Sale and End-of-Life life cycle milestone information along with migration recommendations for our valued customers.
As described in WatchGuard's Official EOL Policy, all WatchGuard products and services will enter into an End-of-Sale (EOS) period prior to End of Life (EOL). Product EOS dates will be up to five years prior to product EOL and all EOL communications will start with an official EOL Intent Announcement at least 60 days prior to the product's EOS date.
Once an End-of-Sale date is announced, you may continue to order products from your authorized WatchGuard reseller partner while limited stock is available. Customers with an active Support subscription will receive continued technical and limited software support until the End of Life.
Product Life Cycle Milestones
WatchGuard has announced life cycle milestones for the products listed below. Migration options are indicated and updated on a periodic basis.
| Life Cycle Milestone | Definition |
|---|---|
| End-of-Sale Date | Last date for WatchGuard distribution partners to purchase specific products directly from WatchGuard. |
| Migration Path | Recommended product or subscription replacements. |
| End of Life | Conclusion of development and support for defined End-of-Sale products and subscriptions. |
WatchGuard Firebox
| Product | End of Sale (EOS) | End of Life (EOL) | Migration Path |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Firebox T – 4th Generation Firebox T45 |
1 Apr 2025 | 1 Jan 2031 | Firebox T45-POE, T45-W-POE |
| Firebox M – 1st Generation Firebox M4600 |
01 May 2023 | 01 May 2028 | Firebox M4800 |
| Firebox T – 3rd Generation Firebox T20, T20-W, T40, T40-W, T80 (Excludes T80 in Singapore) |
01 Jul 2023 | 01 Jul 2028 | Firebox T25, T25-W, T45-POE, T45-W-POE, T85-POE |
| Firebox T – 2nd Generation Firebox T35-DW, T35-R |
01 Jul 2023 | 01 Mar 2027 | Firebox T45-POE, T45-W-POE, T85-POE |
| Firebox M – 2nd Generation Firebox M270, M370, M470, M570, M670 |
01 Jul 2023 | 01 Jul 2028 | Firebox M290, M390, M590, M690 |
| Firebox T – 2nd Generation Firebox T15, T15-W |
01 Mar 2022 | 01 Mar 2027 | Firebox T25, T25-W |
| Firebox T – 2nd Generation T55-W, T70 |
30 Sep 2021 | 31 Dec 2025 | Firebox T45-POE, T45-W-POE, T85-POE |
| Firebox T – 2nd Generation Firebox T35-W, T55 |
31 Dec 2020 | 31 Dec 2025 | Firebox T45-W-POE, T85-POE |
| Firebox T35 | 17 Jul 2021 | 31 Dec 2025 | Firebox T45-POE, T45-W-POE, T85-POE |
| Firebox T10-D | 01 Nov 2019 | 01 Nov 2024 | Firebox T25 (DSL option not available) |
| Firebox M440 | 01 Nov 2019 | 01 Nov 2024 | Firebox M590, M690 |
| WatchGuard XTMv Small, Medium, Large, Datacenter |
31 Dec 2018 | 31 Dec 2023 | FireboxV |
| XTM 8 Series – 2nd Generation XTM 850, 860, 870, 870-F |
31 Dec 2018 | 31 Dec 2023 | Firebox M4800 |
| XTM 1500 and 2520 XTM 1520-RP, 1525-RP, and 2520 |
31 Dec 2018 | 31 Dec 2023 | Firebox M5800 |
| Firebox T50/T50-W | 01 Nov 2019 | 30 Jun 2023 | Firebox T45-POE, T45-W-POE, T85-POE |
| Firebox T – 1st Generation Firebox T10, T10-W, T30, T30-W | 01 Apr 2020 | 30 Jun 2023 | Firebox T25, T25-W, T45-POE, T45-W-POE |
| Firebox M – 1st Generation Firebox M200, M300, M400, M500 |
01 Apr 2020 | 30 Jun 2023 | Firebox M290, M390, M590, M690 |
Older Products
| Product | End of Sale (EOS) | End of Life (EOL) | Migration Path |
|---|---|---|---|
| WatchGuard XTM 33, 33-W | 01 Jul 2016 | 01 Jul 2021 | Firebox T25, T25-W, T45-POE, T45-W-POE, T85-POE |
| WatchGuard XTM 2 Series XTM 25, 25-W, XTM 26, 26-W |
01 Jul 2016 | 01 Jul 2021 | Firebox T25, T25-W, T45-POE, T45-W-POE, T85-POE |
| WatchGuard XTM 2 Series XTM 21, XTM 21-W, XTM 22, XTM 22-W, XTM 23, XTM 23-W |
30 Jun 2012 | 30 Jun 2017 | Firebox T25, T25-W, T45-POE, T45-W-POE, T85-POE |
| WatchGuard XTM 330 | 07 Sep 2015 | 07 Sep 2020 | Firebox M290, M390 |
| WatchGuard XTM 5 Series XTM 505, XTM 510, XTM 520, XTM 530 |
03 Dec 2012 | 03 Dec 2017 | Firebox M290, M390, M590, M690 |
| WatchGuard XTM 5 Series XTM 515, 525, 535, 545 |
31 Dec 2015 | 31 Dec 2020 | Firebox M290, M390, M590, M690 |
| WatchGuard XTM 8 Series – 1st Generation XTM 810, 820, 830, 830-F |
05 Feb 2015 | 05 Feb 2020 | Firebox M4800 |
| WatchGuard XTM 1050 | 10 Jul 2015 | 10 Jul 2020 | Firebox M4800 |
| XTM 1520, XTM 1525 (Non-RP) Series | 05 Sep 2013 | 05 Sep 2018 | Firebox M4800, M5800 |
| WatchGuard XTM 2050 | 31 Dec 2015 | 31 Dec 2020 | Firebox M4800, M5800 |
| WatchGuard SSL SSL 100, SSL 560 |
30 Jun 2014 | 30 Jun 2017 | · SSL VPN is supported in all Firebox models · SSL application portal supported for select Firebox models |
| WatchGuard SSL - Japan Only SSL 100, SSL 560 |
24 May 2014 | 24 May 2019 | · SSL VPN is supported in all Firebox models · SSL application portal supported for select Firebox models |
| Firebox SSL Core VPN Gateway | 11 July 2007 | 11 July 2010 | SSL VPN is supported in all Firebox models |
| Broadband Extend USB | 10 Jul 2015 | 10 Jul 2020* | USB modem support in Fireware OS |
| 3G Extend USB |
05 Sep 2013 | 05 Sep 2018* | USB modem support in Fireware OS |
| Firebox X Peak e-Series X5500e, X6500e, X8500e, X8500e-F |
31 Dec 2010 | 31 Dec 2015 | Firebox M4800 |
| Firebox X Core e-Series X550e, X750e, X1250e |
31 Dec 2010 | 31 Dec 2015 | Firebox M Series |
| Firebox X Edge e-Series X10e, X20e, X55e, X10e-W, X20e-W, X55e-W |
31 Dec 2010 | 31 Dec 2015 | Firebox T25, T25-W, T45-POE, T45-W-POE, T85-POE |
| Firebox X Peak X5000, X6000, X8000 |
25 Oct 2006 | 25 Oct 2009 | Firebox M4800 |
| Firebox X Core X500, X700, X1000, X2500 |
25 Oct 2006 | 25 Oct 2009 | Firebox M290, M390, M590, M690 |
| Firebox X Edge X50, X15, X5, X50W, X15W, X5W |
25 Oct 2006 | 25 Oct 2009 | Firebox T25, T25-W, T45-POE, T45-W-POE, T85-POE |
| Firebox Vclass - Japan Only Non-V200 models |
10 Aug 2005 | 10 Aug 2008 | Firebox M4800 |
| Firebox Vclass - Outside Japan Non-V200 models |
10 Oct 2005 | 10 Oct 2008 | Firebox M4800, M5800 |
| Firebox Vclass V200 | 21 Apr 2005 | 21 Apr 2008 | Firebox M4800, M5800 |
| Firebox SOHO 6 This end-of-life schedule also applies to legacy SOHO models. |
25 Oct 2006 | 25 Oct 2009 | Firebox T25, T45-POE |
| Firebox SOHO 6 Wireless | 21 Apr 2005 | 21 Apr 2008 | Firebox T25-W, T45-W-POE |
| Firebox S6 | 21 Apr 2005 | 21 Apr 2008 | Firebox T25, T45-POE |
| Firebox III - Japan only FB 4500, 2500, 1000, 700, 500 |
20 Mar 2004 | 20 Mar 2007 | Firebox M Series |
| Firebox III - Outside Japan FB 4500, 2500, 1000, 700, 500 |
21 Apr 2005 | 21 Apr 2008 | Firebox M Series |
| Firebox II FB II, FB II+, FB II+ Fast VPN |
14 Apr 2003 | 14 Apr 2005 | Firebox M Series |
| ServerLock | 21 Apr 2005 | 21 Apr 2008 | |
| AppLock/Web | 21 Apr 2005 | 21 Apr 2008 |
* WatchGuard does not sell support contracts with the Broadband Extend or 3G accessories. Incidents involving these products are addressed by WatchGuard Customer Support when the device is connected to a WatchGuard appliance that is covered by an active support subscription.
WatchGuard Access Points
| Product | End of Sale (EOS) | End of Life (EOL) | Migration Path |
|---|---|---|---|
| WatchGuard AP225W | 01 May 2022 | 31 Dec 2026 | AP230W |
| WatchGuard AP325 | 01 July 2022 | 31 Dec 2026 | AP330 |
| WatchGuard AP327X | 01 May 2022 | 31 Dec 2026 | AP332CR |
| WatchGuard AP125 | 01 Mar 2022 | 31 Dec 2026 | AP130 |
| WatchGuard AP420 | 01 Nov 2021 | 31 Dec 2026 | AP432 |
| WatchGuard AP322 | 01 Dec 2019 | 01 Dec 2022 | AP332CR |
| WatchGuard AP120 | 01 Dec 2019 | 31 Dec 2022 | AP130 |
| WatchGuard AP320 | 01 Oct 2018 | 01 Oct 2021 | AP330 |
Older Products
| Product | End of Sale (EOS) | End of Life (EOL) | Migration Path |
|---|---|---|---|
| WatchGuard AP100 | 31 Dec 2016 | 31 Dec 2019 | AP130 |
| WatchGuard AP102 | 31 Dec 2016 | 31 Dec 2019 | AP332CR |
| WatchGuard AP300 | 31 Dec 2016 | 31 Dec 2019 | AP330 |
| WatchGuard AP200 | 01 Jul 2016 | 01 Jul 2019 | AP130, AP330 |
WatchGuard AuthPoint
| Product | End of Sale (EOS) | End of Life (EOL) | Migration Path |
|---|---|---|---|
| Password Manager | 01 Oct 2024 | 30 Sep 2025 |
WatchGuard Endpoint Security (includes Panda)
| Protection for | Products Affected | End of Sale (EOS) | End of Life (EOL) | Migration Path |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange Server | WG EPDR, WG EPP, Panda Adaptive Defense 360, Panda Endpoint Protection Plus | 30 Jun 2021 | 30 Jun 2024 | Panda Email Protection or Firebox |
| macOS versions (Yosemite, El Capitan, Sierra, High Sierra, and Mojave) | All Endpoint Security products | 30 Sep 2024 | 30 Jun 2025 | Upgrade systems to macOS Catalina or higher |
| Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 (2008 R2 is supported) | All Endpoint Security products | 30 Sep 2024 | 30 Jun 2025 | Dates may vary depending on changes to operating systems or other critical system components |
| Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 | WatchGuard Patch Management, Panda Patch Management | 28 Feb 2022 | 28 Feb 2022 | Purchase WG EPDR with virtual patching technologies or upgrade to Windows 7 or higher |
| Traditional platform-based solutions supporting Windows 2000 systems | All Panda Endpoint Security products | 30 Sep 2020 | 31 Aug 2022 | Aether platform-based solutions. Aether platform upgrade will be launched automatically before the EOL date |
| WatchGuard Endpoint Security solutions (web console) | All Endpoint Security products | Latest version available for new customers | SaaS solutions are automatically upgraded | The last three versions remain maintained. All customers will be upgraded automatically to the latest version a few months after a new version is released. |
| Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android | All Endpoint Security products | Latest version available for new customers | Two years after the release date | N/A |
| MDM for Android and iOS | Systems Management (PCSM) | 1 Mar 2021 | 1 Sep 2021 | WatchGuard Endpoint Security solutions |
| Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 (2008 R2 is supported) | Systems Management (PCSM) | 12 Feb 2023 | 12 Feb 2023 |
Older Products
| Protection for | Products Affected | End of Sale (EOS) | End of Life (EOL) | Migration Path |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panda Cloud Email Protection | 07 Oct 2021 | 31 Dec 2021 | WatchGuard Email Protection | |
| Panda Gatedefender Integra eSoho |
31 Mar 2021 | 30 Jun 2023 | Firebox T45-POE | |
| Panda Gatedefender Integra SB |
31 Mar 2021 | 30 Jun 2023 | Firebox T85-POE | |
| Panda Gatedefender Performa eSB |
31 Mar 2021 | 30 Jun 2023 | Firebox M390 | |
| Panda Gatedefender e250 |
31 Mar 2021 | 30 Jun 2023 | Firebox M590 | |
| Panda Gatedefender e500 |
31 Mar 2021 | 30 Jun 2023 | Firebox M690 |
WatchGuard Event Importer / Panda Importer
Each new release of the Importer triggers End of Sale (EOS) of the previous version. This impacts both WatchGuard and Panda Importers' life cycle, making the Importer End-of-Maintenance (EOM) date six months after the newest version was released and the End-of-Life (EOL) date two years later.
Datablink
Datablink was acquired by WatchGuard on 8 August 2017. WatchGuard has since launched the AuthPoint multi-factor authentication (MFA) platform, which replaces certain Datablink products as indicated with the End-of-Sale (EOS) and End-of-Life (EOL) information as shown.
| Product | End of Sale | End of Life | Migration Path |
|---|---|---|---|
| Datablink Management Server | 31 Jan 2020 | 31 Jan 2022 | AuthPoint Cloud-based MFA platform from WatchGuard. |
| Datablink Windows Logon | 31 Jan 2020 | 31 Jan 2022 | AuthPoint Agent for Windows and macOS, included in the AuthPoint subscription. |
| Datablink Desktop 100 | 31 Jan 2020 | 31 Jan 2022 | Adoption of the AuthPoint App for iOS and Android, included in the AuthPoint subscription. |
| Datablink Mobile 200 Custom App | 31 Jan 2020 | 31 Jan 2022 | Adoption of the AuthPoint App for iOS and Android or implement Datablink Mobile SDKs |
Datablink Backend & Management SDKs, Mobile 200 SDKs and Datablink Hardware Tokens are not affected and will continue being updated and sold in Brazil.
Firebox Security Services
WatchGuard is committed to providing signature updates for a software release for 12 months after the release of a newer version of software. Migration paths are listed below where appropriate for appliances that are not yet EOL where a signature update is no longer provided.
| Signature and Software Version | End of Life | Migration Path |
|---|---|---|
| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) |
26 Feb 2025 | |
| TDR |
30 Sep 2023 | Migrate to WatchGuard Endpoint Security |
| TDR AD Helper |
9 Mar 2023 | WatchGuard Endpoint Security Device Discovery and remote install |
| Legacy Firebox logging to TDR Logging not through WGC Firebox Visibility |
9 Mar 2023 | WatchGuard Cloud Firebox Visibility |
| spamBlocker with Cyren spam detection |
31 Jul 2021 | Upgrade to Fireware 12.5.4 or higher and use new Proofpoint service |
| FireClient for Mobile Security |
01 Nov 2019 | |
| WebBlocker Server w/ SurfControl |
30 Nov 2018 | Upgrade to WebBlocker Server Available for Firebox M/T Series, FireboxV |
| Gateway AntiVirus non-EOS XTM appliances, Firebox M/T Series Version 11.5.x - 11.12.x |
15 Apr 2018 | Upgrade to Fireware 12.0 or higher |
WatchGuard XCS
| Product | End of Sale | End of Life | Migration Path |
|---|---|---|---|
| WatchGuard XCS XCS 1180, 880, 770R, 580, 280, XCSv, MacAfee AV, SecureMail Email Encryption, SecureMail Branding, Brightmail |
31 Dec 2015 | 31 Dec 2018 | Multiple solutions available including migration to a Firebox UTM. Please contact your WatchGuard sales representative for a consultation. |
| WatchGuard XCS XCS 370, XCS 570 |
05 Feb 2015 | 31 Dec 2018 | |
| WatchGuard QMS 1000 | 05 Mar 2014 | 05 Mar 2018 | |
| WatchGuard XCS 1170 | 05 Sep 2013 | 05 Sep 2018 | |
| WatchGuard QMS 500 | 05 Sep 2013 | 05 Sep 2018 | |
| WatchGuard XCS 170 | 06 Apr 2013 | 06 Apr 2018 | |
| WatchGuard XCS 970 | 07 Mar 2013 | 07 Mar 2018 |
Older Products
| Product | End of Sale (EOS) | End of Life (EOL) | Migration Path |
|---|---|---|---|
| WatchGuard XCS 770 | 30 Nov 2011 | 30 Nov 2016 | |
| WatchGuard XCS Email Encryption (Powered by CRES) |
04 Dec 2010 | 30 Mar 2013 | |
| WatchGuard BSP Email Encryption (Powered by CRES) |
04 Dec 2010 | 30 Mar 2013 | |
| BorderWare Security Platform SP-200 |
01 Nov 2008 | 01 Jun 2010 | |
| BorderWare Security Platform SP-360 |
01 Feb 2010 | 01 Feb 2013 | |
| BorderWare Security Platform SP-400 |
01 Jul 2008 | 01 Jun 2009 | |
| BorderWare Security Platform SP-460 |
19 Jan 2009 | 19 Jan 2011 | |
| BorderWare Security Platform SP-560 |
01 Feb 2010 | 01 Feb 2013 | |
| BorderWare Security Platform SP-800 |
01 Jul 2008 | 01 Jun 2009 | |
| BorderWare Security Platform SP-860 |
01 Feb 2010 | 01 Feb 2013 | |
| BorderWare Security Platform SP-1000 |
01 Jul 2008 | 01 Jun 2009 | |
| BorderWare Security Platform SP-1060 |
01 Feb 2010 | 01 Feb 2013 | |
| MXtreme MX-200 |
01 Jun 2007 | 01 Sep 2008 | |
| MXtreme MX-400 |
01 Jun 2007 | 01 Sep 2008 | |
| MXtreme MX-800 |
01 Jun 2007 | 01 Sep 2008 | |
| MXtreme MX-1000 |
01 Jun 2007 | 01 Sep 2008 | |
| BorderWare SteelGate Firewall Server |
31 Dec 2011 | 31 Dec 2012 | |
| BorderWare SteelGate 200 |
31 Dec 2011 | 31 Dec 2012 | |
| BorderWare SteelGate 400/460 |
31 Dec 2011 | 31 Dec 2012 | |
| BorderWare SteelGate 560 |
31 Dec 2011 | 31 Dec 2012 | |
| BorderWare SteelGate 800/860 |
31 Dec 2011 | 31 Dec 2012 |
End-of-Life Policy Guidelines
- WatchGuard will provide End-of-Sale announcements directly to partners per agreements.
- The End-of-Life date will generally occur up to five (5) years after the End-of-Sale date. WatchGuard may announce End of Life for legacy appliances that have been replaced by a newer generation before officially announcing End of Sale.
- Prior to the End-of-Life date, WatchGuard may provide at its unilateral discretion, maintenance releases, patches, and/or hot fixes.
- Although 1-year contract renewal SKUs for Support and security services will remain available in the final year, services will not extend beyond the End-of-Life (EOL) date. Co-terminated service periods will not be available in the final year prior to the EOL.
- Renewable security subscriptions will generally be available for purchase from reseller partners until one (1) year prior to the End-of-Life date. However, WatchGuard reserves the right to change security subscriptions (replacing a subscription service with a different, equivalent service) at any time during the End-of-Sale to End-of-Life period.
- New subscription services may not always be compatible with WatchGuard products in their End-of-Life period or past End of Life.
- The Return Materials Authorization (RMA) process will continue until the End-of-Life date if the product is covered by a Hardware Warranty.
- Software downloads will be accessible for an additional 90 days after the product reaches its End-of-Life date.
For a full list of EOL process milestones and communication commitments please refer to WatchGuard's Official EOL Policy document. For questions or feedback regarding the WatchGuard End-of-Life Policy and product migration, please contact us.