Release Notes

3.11.1 MetaDefender Managed File Transfer Release Date: Feb 05, 2025		MetaDefender Managed File Transfer 3.11.1 is a minor release with feature enhancements and bug fixes.
Visual Status Indicators for MFT-to-MFT Connection Events		Audit Log entries for MFT-to-MFT connection status changes now display clear success and failure icons in the Outcome column, enabling faster recognition of connection issues and improved filtering of critical events.
Okta SSO Group Claims Support		MFT now supports Okta group claims via a new SSO Group type, usable anywhere groups are referenced and behaving like Active Directory groups for access control and workflow configuration.
View Upload Question Answers in My Files		Users can now view the upload questions and their submitted answers directly from the file actions menu in My Files via a new View Upload Questions option, providing quick review of file-related metadata when available.
Detailed Views for Metascan and Utilities Modules		Administrators can now open dedicated detail pages for the Metascan and Utilities modules, providing an expanded view of each module’s status
Processing Queue Filter		A new Processing Queue filter is available in My Files and Processing History, allowing users to quickly view only files that are currently under processing, improving visibility and workflow focus.
DFS Share Mapping Support for Automated Jobs		MFT now supports DFS share mapping for job integrations, allowing customers to specify and resolve the appropriate server per automated job when using DFS paths, ensuring reliable job execution in distributed file system environments.
API Key Generation for All Users		Non-admin users, including automation coordinators and regular users, can now generate and manage their own API keys via a dedicated My Credentials section, enabling easier and more secure access to MFT APIs.
Timestamp-Based Renaming for Duplicate Files		Pull jobs can now automatically append a timestamp to incoming files with duplicate names, preventing overwrites and ensuring all versions are preserved for clear tracking and auditing.
Cancel Ongoing File Scans from Processing History		Administrators can now cancel ongoing file scans directly from Processing History, either individually or in bulk. Cancelled scans are marked as Scan Cancelled, preventing automatic rescans and giving admins better control over resource-heavy or misuploaded files.
Username Search in Processing History		Processing History now supports searching by username, including partial and full matches, enabling faster filtering of records while preserving existing filters and pagination.
Security and Audit Settings in OPSWAT Central Management		OPSWAT Central Management now includes Security and Audit Settings modules, replicating the MFT experience for managing security configurations and audit logging.
Manage Notification Emails for All User Types		Administrators can now view and edit notification emails for all user types directly on user pages. CSV uploads can add or update these emails, improving communication management across the platform.
SharePoint Subsite Support		MFT now allows SharePoint On-Premises automated jobs using subsite URLs, enabling file transfers and library operations scoped directly to the specified subsite.
Event-Based Automated Jobs Trigger		MFT now supports event-based triggers for automated jobs, when files are created, modified, deleted, or renamed. This ensures faster, more reliable file processing with minimal manual intervention.
Enhanced Sorting and Filtering		The File Security Report has been improved with broader column sorting and filtering capabilities, making it easier to organize, search, and analyze file security data for faster investigations and better visibility.
Aether and AI Engine Results in Scan Results Page		MFT now presents Aether and AI engine results within the Scan Results page, ensuring advanced analysis outcomes are handled and displayed consistently with other scanning engines.
Starred Files and Folders		Users can now mark files and folders as favorites using a star icon and filter My Files to show only starred items, making it easier to quickly access frequently used content.
Dashboard Widgets and Navigation Improvements		New widgets have been added to the File Security and System dashboards to improve visibility into security trends and file composition, and the Dashboard entry has been moved to the top of the sidebar for quicker access.
Pause, Resume, and Auto-Retry for SMB Automation Jobs		SMB automation jobs now support pause and resume, along with automatic retry using exponential backoff on interruptions. Transfers can continue from the point of failure, preserving progress, improving reliability, and reducing the need to restart large jobs.
MFT-to-MFT Connection Alerts		MFT now provides automated monitoring and alerting for MFT-to-MFT connections. Administrators are notified via in-app banners and optional email when a connection goes down or is restored, ensuring timely awareness and faster remediation of sync issues.
Context Menus Across Key Modules		Contextual menus are now available in modules such as User Management, Groups, Approval workflows, Files, and File Security Reports, offering consistent row-specific actions and improved usability throughout the platform.
Enhance SSO Group Handling		SSO groups are treated as a distinct type with read-only membership and fixed names, ensuring consistent management while preventing unintended changes or removals.
Redundant High Availability Controllers		The High Availability controller now supports multiple instances in an active-passive setup, removing the single point of failure and improving fault tolerance for critical operations.
Fixed
File Processing Improvements		Enhance the file processing workflow logic to improve efficiency, reliability, and maintainability.
Installer Reliability and Usability Enhancements		The installer now reliably handles service states, applies correct permissions, shows database upgrade progress, provides clear uninstall feedback, and generates support packages in accessible locations, improving overall installation, upgrade, and uninstall reliability while giving users clearer guidance and reducing failures.
Visual Orchestration Usability Improvements		Enhancements to the Automation section now allow users to skip the Wizard Tour by clicking outside the active step, filter Automated Jobs by owner, and pause/resume jobs directly from the orchestration view. These changes improve navigation, control, and efficiency for administrators and job owners.
Improve Subsite Connection Feedback		Enhance SPOP messages during subsite connection tests to clearly indicate connection status and provide informative, actionable feedback to the user.
SFTP Pull Job Connectivity Handling		Improve SFTP Pull jobs to automatically recover from temporary connectivity issues, preventing stalled jobs and reducing manual intervention.
UI Improvements		Minor UI glitches have been resolved.

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