Tails 7.13
Key points
Tails 7.13 was released on 16 September 2026 with updated Tor components and a faster shutdown.
Changes
- Tor Browser updated to
15.0.23. - Tor client updated to
0.4.9.12. - Simpler shutdown: since Tails 7.10 a Power Off dialog asked for confirmation. It no longer appears when no application needs to be closed and no document needs to be saved.
How to get it
- Automatic upgrades are available from Tails 7.0 or later, and keep the Persistent Storage.
- If the automatic upgrade is not possible, or Tails fails to start after it, do a manual upgrade.
- Installing on a new USB stick instead of upgrading loses the Persistent Storage on that stick.
- Images are available for USB sticks and, as an ISO, for DVDs and virtual machines.
Summary by DistroNews, based on the original post.
Changes and updates Update Tor Browser to 15.0.23. Update the Tor client to 0.4.9.12. Simplify the shutdown procedure. Since Tails 7.10, you had to confirm shutting down in a Power Off dialog. For faster shutdowns, we removed this dialog when no application needs to be closed and no document needs to be saved before shutting down. Get Tails 7.13 To upgrade your Tails USB stick and keep your Persistent Storage Automatic upgrades are available from Tails 7.0 or later to 7.13. If you cannot do an automatic upgrade or if Tails fails to start after an automatic upgrade, please try to do a manual upgrade. To install Tails 7.13 on a new USB stick Follow our installation instructions. The Persistent Storage on the USB stick will be lost if you install instead of upgrading.
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