Fedora Linux 41 reached its End of Life (EOL) on December 15, 2025. Meaning - Fedora Linux 41 won't receive any more updates after this date, not even security updates. No new patches will be coming.
Fedora team strongly recommend that you don't run EOL releases on internet-connected systems. You must upgrade to a supported version as soon as possible!
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Currently Supported Fedora Versions
Right now, Fedora Linux 42 is the release receiving updates. It'll keep getting updates until about a month after Fedora Linux 44 comes out.
Here's how Fedora's schedule works: Fedora team release a new version roughly every six months, and each one gets updates for about 13 months. This means you can skip every other release and still stay supported.
Important: Fedora's support model is designed so you can skip one version during upgrades. Since Fedora 41 was still supported when Fedora 43 was released, you can upgrade directly from 41 to 43. This is actually your best option to get back on a fully supported release.
First Steps Before Upgrading
Before you start the upgrade process, here's what you need to do:
- Back up your data first. Always do this first. It's your safety net if something goes wrong during the upgrade.
- Make sure your current system is fully updated. This helps the upgrade go smoothly. Just click the Refresh button in the Software app, apply any updates, and restart if needed.
How to Upgrade to Fedora 43/42 from Fedora 41
Even though Fedora 41 has reached EOL, you can still upgrade it using the DNF System Upgrade plugin. Just keep in mind: Fedora only officially tests upgrades from the two most recent releases.
Your upgrade method depends on which Fedora version you're using:
- Fedora Workstation: Use the graphical method. When a new stable release is ready, you'll get a notification. You can also check the Updates pane in your Software application.
- Fedora KDE: Open Discover—you should see a notice there to start the upgrade.
- Other installations (or if you're upgrading from an EOL release): Use the DNF System Upgrade plugin via command line. This is also your fallback option if the graphical method runs into problems.
For detailed instructions, check our Step-by-Steps guide on upgrading to a supported version.
This guide was written specifically for upgrading from Fedora 42 to 43, but you can also follow these same steps to upgrade directly from Fedora 41 to 43.
If you want to upgrade only to Fedora 42 (not Fedora 43), follow the guide below.
Good luck!
