OpenBSD 7.9 — 60th release · May 19, 2026
A free, secure UNIX-like operating system.
The OpenBSD project produces a FREE, multi-platform 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like OS. We emphasize portability, standardization, correctness, proactive security and integrated cryptography. OpenSSH comes from OpenBSD.
Only two remote holes in the default install, in a heck of a long time!
Why OpenBSD
Four priorities drive every release.
Proactive security
Audits, privilege separation, exploit mitigations by default.
Correctness
Careful code, strict standards compliance, readable style.
Portability
Runs on many hardware platforms, one source tree.
Cryptography
Integrated crypto: LibreSSL, OpenSSH, signify.
Current release
Get it, patch it, follow it.
OpenBSD 7.9
Released May 19, 2026. See the release page and the detailed change log.
Follow development
Track -current changes, run -stable, or upgrade with the 7.9 upgrade guide.
Resources
Everything from the classic site, reorganized.
Documentation
FAQ · Manual pages · PF guide · Report a bug
Project
Community
Mailing lists · User groups · Commercial support · Songs & artwork · Art merchandise
Developed entirely by volunteers.
Development and hackathons are funded through The OpenBSD Foundation. Contributions keep OpenBSD vibrant and free.
Associated projects
Software born from OpenBSD.