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Debian 13 (Trixie) Now Available for VPS Servers
Debian 13 (Trixie) has just been added to the available OS templates for VPS servers. This template is available for immediate deployment and can be selected from the “OS Reinstall” menu in the Server Panel for existing servers.
What’s new in Debian 13?
Here’s what’s new and noteworthy in Debian 13 “Trixie”, which was officially released on August 9, 2025 :
Key Highlights in Debian 13 “Trixie”
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New and Updated Architectures
- Official support for RISC‑V (riscv64) joins the roster of supported architectures.
- Supported platforms now include:
- amd64, arm64, armel, armhf, ppc64el, riscv64, and s390x.
- Partial 32-bit (i386) support remains only as a userland compatibility option on amd64; full support for i386 and armel is effectively deprecated.
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Kernel and Package Management
- Ships with the Linux 6.12 LTS kernel, supported through December 2026.
- Introduces APT 3.0 as the default package management tool.
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Security Enhancements & Hardening
- Built-in defenses against ROP (Return-Oriented Programming) and COP/JOP (Call-Oriented Programming) attacks on amd64 and arm64 systems.
- Helps with source-of-build reproducibility—great for improving distribution trust and integrity.
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Boot, Networking & System Improvements
- Adds support for HTTP Boot, enabling network-based booting scenarios.
- Introduces run0, a systemd-based privilege elevation tool that requests the user’s password instead of root’s.
- Default behavior now mounts
/tmpas a tmpfs (RAM-based) storage—which is automatically cleaned: - /tmp files are removed after 10 days of inactivity.
- /var/tmp files are cleaned after 30 days.
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Manuals, Translations & Documentation
- Improved translations for man pages, aiding usability for non-English users.
- Enhanced Qt WebEngine browsers now include spell-checking features.
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Desktop Environments & UI
- KDE Plasma 6.3.6 debuts (Qt 6.8.2, KDE Frameworks 6.13), replacing Plasma 5.27.5.
- Includes fresh versions of KDE Gear apps (KDE PIM suite 24.12.3, Gear apps 25.04.3).
- Also features refurbished releases for major DEs:
- GNOME 48, Cinnamon 6.4, Xfce 4.20, LXQt 2.1, MATE 1.26.1, and LXDE 13.
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Scale of the Release
- A massive update: ~14,100 new packages, ~8,840 removed, with 44,326 package updates overall.
- Total size is approximately 403 GB across all archives.
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5-Year Support Lifecycle
- Full support until August 9, 2028, followed by Long Term Support (LTS) until June 30, 2030.
Quick Overview Table
| Category | Highlights in Debian 13 “Trixie” |
|---|---|
| Architectures | Adds RISC‑V; partial i386 support only; armel deprecated |
| Kernel & APT | Linux 6.12 LTS; APT 3.0 by default |
| Security | Mitigation for ROP/COP/JOP; improved reproducibility |
| System Improvements | HTTP Boot; run0 privilege tool; /tmp as tmpfs with auto-cleanup |
| Translations & QA | Better man translations; spell-check in Qt browsers |
| Desktop Environments | Plasma 6, GNOME 48, Cinnamon 6.4, Xfce 4.20, LXQt 2.1, MATE, LXDE |
| Release Scale | ~14k added, ~8.8k removed, ~44k updated packages |
| Support Timeline | Stable until 2028; LTS until mid‑2030 |
TL;DR
Debian 13 “Trixie” brings RISC‑V support, the latest LTS kernel (6.12), APT 3, serious security hardening, new booting and temp‑file strategies, updated desktop environments, and expands its package ecosystem—all backed by a solid 5‑year support plan.
For full documentation: Debian 13 — Release Notes
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OS Templates Overview
Please find an updated list of templates available for KVM VPS installations below.
Existing Linux VPS Templates
- AlmaLinux 8 (64 bit)
- AlmaLinux 9 (64 bit)
- AlmaLinux 10 (64 bit)
- Rocky Linux 8 (64 bit)
- Rocky Linux 9 (64 bit)
- Rocky Linux 10 (64 bit)
- Oracle Linux 8 (64 bit)
- Oracle Linux 9 (64 bit)
- Oracle Linux 10 (64 bit)
- CentOS 7 (64 bit)
- CentOS 8 (64 bit)
- CentOS 9 Stream (64 bit)
- CentOS 10 Stream (64 bit)
- Debian 9 (64 bit)
- Debian 10 (64 bit)
- Debian 11 (64 bit)
- Debian 12 (64 bit)
- Fedora 30 (64 bit)
- Fedora 32 (64 bit)
- Fedora 34 (64 bit)
- openSUSE 13.1 (64 bit)
- openSUSE 15.1 (64 bit)
- Scientific Linux 7.4 (64 bit)
- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (64 bit)
- Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (64 bit)
- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (64 bit)
- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (64 bit)
New VPS Templates
- Debian 13 (64 bit)
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this update, we encourage you to contact us for support.
For the most updated list of OS templates available, please check the KVM VPS Servers page.
