# Inaccessibility of Artifact Link for Elasticsearch Versions 2.x and 5.x: Seeking Clarification

**URL:** <https://discuss.elastic.co/t/inaccessibility-of-artifact-link-for-elasticsearch-versions-2-x-and-5-x-seeking-clarification/338457>\
**Category:** Elasticsearch\
**Created:** [July 15, 2023, 9:48am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/inaccessibility-of-artifact-link-for-elasticsearch-versions-2-x-and-5-x-seeking-clarification/338457 "2023-07-15T09:48:32Z")\
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**Author:** ![amit\_phulera](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/user_avatar/discuss.elastic.co/amit_phulera/32/123470_2.png) [@amit\_phulera](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/amit_phulera)\
**Post date:** [July 15, 2023, 9:48am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/inaccessibility-of-artifact-link-for-elasticsearch-versions-2-x-and-5-x-seeking-clarification/338457/1 "2023-07-15T09:48:33Z")

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We have been using the following artifact link (`https://artifacts.elastic.co/downloads/elasticsearch/elasticsearch-{{ elasticsearch_version }}-linux-x86_64.tar.gz`) to download and test various components on elasticsearch versions 2.4.6 and 5.6.16. Up until a few weeks ago, this link worked perfectly fine. However, we have noticed that it has been consistently returning a 404 error lately. Despite our efforts to find any official announcements regarding this change, we have not come across any information.

Considering that elasticsearch versions 2.x and 5.x are no longer within their support window, we understand their diminished priority. Nonetheless, we are eager to learn about the reason behind this alteration. If the unavailability of these artifacts was unintentional, we would greatly appreciate it if the issue could be resolved.

Please note that the mentioned artifact link continues to function properly for elasticsearch versions greater than 7.0.0.

Thank you for your assistance.

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**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/original/3X/1/a/1ac57faf039f6b580b3f104ef42a2a89e41014de.png) [@system](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/system)\
**Post date:** [July 15, 2023, 9:48am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/inaccessibility-of-artifact-link-for-elasticsearch-versions-2-x-and-5-x-seeking-clarification/338457/2 "2023-07-15T09:48:33Z")

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7.0.0 is [EOL](https://www.elastic.co/support/eol) and no longer supported. Please upgrade ASAP.

(This is an automated response from your friendly Elastic bot. Please report this post if you have any suggestions or concerns :elasticheart: )

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**Author:** ![DavidTurner](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/user_avatar/discuss.elastic.co/davidturner/32/22453_2.png) [@DavidTurner](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/DavidTurner)\
**Post date:** [July 15, 2023, 11:02am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/inaccessibility-of-artifact-link-for-elasticsearch-versions-2-x-and-5-x-seeking-clarification/338457/3 "2023-07-15T11:02:52Z")

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> [@amit\_phulera](#):
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> Despite our efforts to find any official announcements regarding this change, we have not come across any information.

It's possible it was intentional, but I haven't seen any announcement about this either which suggests it might not be. Would you [report this as a bug on Github](https://github.com/elastic/elasticsearch/issues/new) (linking back to this post) please?

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**Author:** ![amit\_phulera](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/user_avatar/discuss.elastic.co/amit_phulera/32/123470_2.png) [@amit\_phulera](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/amit_phulera)\
**Post date:** [July 15, 2023, 11:54am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/inaccessibility-of-artifact-link-for-elasticsearch-versions-2-x-and-5-x-seeking-clarification/338457/4 "2023-07-15T11:54:07Z")

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Thanks @DavidTurner for your quick response. I have raised an [issue](https://github.com/elastic/elasticsearch/issues/97707) for the same as you have suggested.

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**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/original/3X/1/a/1ac57faf039f6b580b3f104ef42a2a89e41014de.png) [@system](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/system)\
**Post date:** [August 12, 2023, 11:54am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/inaccessibility-of-artifact-link-for-elasticsearch-versions-2-x-and-5-x-seeking-clarification/338457/5 "2023-08-12T11:54:11Z")

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