Flex Gateway Version Lifecycle
Starting with Flex Gateway 1.9, MuleSoft introduces two new release channels, Edge and Long-term Support (LTS). These release channels are available for both Managed and Self-Managed Flex Gateway.
Edge and LTS Releases for Flex Gateway
Consider the information in this table to determine which release channel best suits your requirements.
| Channel Type | Release Cadence | Differentiators | Support Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
Edge |
Three times per year
|
Includes new features more often and has a shorter support period for each release. |
Flex Gateway 1.9 and later
Flex Gateway 1.8 and earlier |
LTS |
Once a year
|
Bundles new features in an annual release and has a longer support period for each release. |
Flex Gateway 1.9 and later
Flex Gateway 1.8 and earlier |
| Release dates are subject to change due to product needs. |
For detailed information and support timeframes for Flex Gateway 1.8 and earlier, see the MuleSoft Support Policy.
Flex Gateway Release Cadence Support
| Flex Gateway Version | Release Date | End of Standard Support | End of Extended Support |
|---|---|---|---|
1.12.0 LTS |
February 25, 2026 |
August 25, 2027 |
February 25, 2028 |
1.11.0 Edge |
October 15, 2025 |
March 15, 2026 |
June 15, 2026 |
1.10.0 Edge |
June 27, 2025 |
November 27, 2025 |
February 27, 2025 |
1.9.0 LTS |
March 18, 2025 |
September 18, 2026 |
March 18, 2027 |
Deployment Models and Lifecycle Management
Flex Gateway lifecycle management varies depending on the release channel and the type of gateway. Managed Flex Gateway instances are auto-upgraded regularly, and any available patches are applied once a month. Self-managed gateways are never patched or upgraded automatically.
| Action | Managed Gateway | Self-Managed Gateway |
|---|---|---|
Auto-upgrade |
Managed Gateways are auto-upgraded to the latest minor version within their respective channels (Edge or LTS).
|
No auto-upgrade capabilities |
Patches |
Monthly auto-patching |
Available for Flex Gateway versions that are within the support period for their respective channels (Edge or LTS). |
Self-upgrade |
You can manually upgrade to the latest version that matches your release channel (Edge or LTS) before the scheduled automatic upgrade. |
Always available |
Rollback |
You can revert to the previous version if it’s still within the release channel support period. |
Available to the previously used version |
Restart |
Always |
Until End of Extended Support |
Keep running |
Always |
Until End of Extended Support |
Supportability |
Standard Support (auto-upgrade ensures that managed gateways are always on the latest Edge or LTS version). |
Until End of Extended Support. See the MuleSoft Support Policy for more information. |
For information on patching, upgrading, rolling back, or deleting a gateway, see Maintaining a Flex Gateway.