How to Check Your SharePoint Version and What End of Support Means for You

Why this matters now

Once a platform reaches end of support, any newly discovered vulnerabilities remain unpatched.

Over time, this increases exposure across:

• Security risks from known vulnerabilities
• Compliance and regulatory pressure
• Potential impact on cyber insurance
• Reduced stability and supportability

It is not always something that is visible day to day, which is why it is often missed.

Recent reports indicate that 31% of data breaches now start with exploited vulnerabilities, highlighting how commonly unsupported systems are targeted.

How to check which version of SharePoint you are running

If you are unsure of your SharePoint version, there are a few straightforward ways to check.

From Central Administration

• Log into Central Administration
• Navigate to System Settings
• Select Manage servers in this farm
• Review the version number listed

From SharePoint itself

• Go to any SharePoint site
• Click Settings
• Select Site Information or About
• Check for version details or build number

Ask your IT team or provider

In many organisations, SharePoint sits within a wider infrastructure stack. Your internal IT team or support partner should be able to confirm the version quickly.

What end of support actually means in practice

End of support does not mean your platform stops working.

It does mean:

• Known issues will not be fixed
• New vulnerabilities will not be patched
• Compatibility with newer tools and services reduces over time

For organisations using SharePoint as a core collaboration or document management platform, this can become a constraint rather than just a technical consideration.

4. Check whether your version is supported

Once you have identified your version, the next step is to confirm whether it is still supported.

What are your options

There is no single path forward, and not every organisation needs to act immediately. The right approach depends on how SharePoint is used within your business.

Typical options include:

• Continuing in the short term with risk managed internally
• Planning a structured upgrade or migration
• Moving to SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365
• Using the change as an opportunity to modernise processes and governance

The key is understanding your current position before making a decision.

What to do next

Once you understand your version and its support status, the next step is to decide whether any action is needed.

Chess has extensive experience supporting organisations with SharePoint and migrations, helping ensure you remain secure, supported and future-proof.

If you want a clear view of where you stand and what your options are, you can book a SharePoint assessment to take the next step with confidence.