GitHub Enterprise Cloud self-hosted runner minimum version enforcement date moved
GitHub has adjusted the enforcement timeline for minimum version requirements for self-hosted runners on GitHub Enterprise Cloud. The new full enforcement date is Tuesday, September 29, 2026, superseding a previously announced date. Users must upgrade self-hosted runners to version 2.329.0 or higher before this date to prevent registration issues or workflow job disruptions. This change exclusively impacts GitHub Enterprise Cloud; GitHub Enterprise Server is unaffected, and enforcement for GitHub Enterprise Cloud with Data Residency already began on July 31, 2026. Developers can utilize a new REST API to monitor runner version deprecation dates and create automated alerts.
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- Revised enforcement date for GitHub Enterprise Cloud self-hosted runners
The deadline for meeting minimum version requirements for self-hosted runners on GitHub Enterprise Cloud has shifted to September 29, 2026. While the requirements themselves remain unchanged, runners below version 2.329.0 will be unable to register, and existing older runners will stop executing jobs. This update affects GitHub Enterprise Cloud users, excluding GitHub Enterprise Server, and those with Data Residency features for whom enforcement started earlier.
https://github.blog/changelog/2026-09-28-self-hosted-runner-version-enforcement-date-has-moved
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