Upgrades

Linux Mint User Guide

Your Version¶

To find your version of Linux Mint, open a terminal and type:

Long Term Support¶

Each major Linux Mint release is supported for 5 years.

Version	Supported until
17, 17.1, 17.2, 17.3	April 2019
18, 18.1, 18.2, 18.3	April 2021
19, 19.1, 19.2, 19.3	April 2023
20, 20.1, 20.2, 20.3	April 2025
21, 21.1, 21.2, 21.3	April 2027

Types of upgrade¶

Minor¶

Upgrades from one point release to another point release within the same major version of Linux Mint are simple and easy to perform. They take just a few minutes.

Major¶

Upgrades from one major version to the next are usually more complex. They can take up to a few hours. They can require a certain level of knowledge and experience from the user.