Changelog

Version 3.9.4

Highlights

Add Support for message authenticator in RADIUS Authentication, MFT has stricter authentication requirements where the message authenticator attribute can now be sent during RADIUS login. This ensures compatibility with updated FreeRADIUS servers and prevents login failures.
UX Improvements: Sidebar Menu and Processing History Table
- Processing History: Added horizontal scrolling, column resizing with saved settings, and pinned key columns for easier navigation.
- Sidebar: Reorganized menu structure with clearer labels and improved responsiveness across devices and languages.
New Folder Upload Button, users can now upload entire folders using a dedicated button, making folder uploads quicker and more accessible.
Flexible Step-Based Approval with AD Group Support, step-based approval now supports different approval levels across teams and allows administrators to assign AD groups as supervisors at each level. Each team its own set of approval steps, and any member of the assigned group can approve at their respective level. This offers great flexibility for complex workflows.
MFT Supports Supervisors as AD Groups, MFT now supports assigning an AD group as a supervisor, allowing any group member to approve file transfers. This feature is compatible with group-mode and multi-stage approvals, with group visibility managed through supervision settings.
Suppress UI Warnings for Standard Users, licensing warnings are now hidden from non-admin users, keeping the interface clean while ensuring important alerts remain visible to administrators.
Include/Exclude Users in Active Directory Sync, administrators can now preview and manually select which users and groups to include or exclude during Active Directory sync. This offers greater control and visibility over user synchronization.
SSO Support for Citrix ADC Netscaler, MFT now supports integration with Citrix ADC Netscaler for Single Sign-On, ensuring compatibility with enterprise environments that use this IdP.
Drag-and-Drop Upload into Folders, files and folders can now be uploaded directly into the folder structure within "My Files" using drag-and-drop. Uploads start instantly or display a modal if needed, making the process faster and more intuitive.
Drag-and-Drop File and Folder Reorganization, users can now move files and folders within "My Files" using drag-and-drop, with support for multi-level navigation and large selections. This enhances file management and improves usability.
Custom Message in Sharing Email Notifications, users can now add a custom message when sharing files, which is included in the email notification. This enables more personalized communication while maintaining data privacy.
Manual Active Directory Synchronization, administrators can now manually trigger AD sync and disable automatic sync using a toggle, providing greater control over synchronization during setup and ongoing use.
Extended Duplicate Handling for Move, Restore, and Rename, MFT now detects name conflicts during move, restore, and rename operations, providing users with clear options and feedback to maintain control and prevent accidental overwrites.

Fixed

Shared with Me page refreshes automatically, files uploaded to shared folders now automatically appear in the "Shared with Me" view, just like in "My Files." This improves the user experience by maintaining pagination and making new content instantly visible without requiring a manual refresh.
[User Mapping] Support Usernames Shorter Than 5 Characters, user mapping now supports linking accounts with usernames shorter than 5 characters, enabling smoother integration for AD, Radius, and external users, particularly in environments with automatic account creation.
Audit Logs Include Share Role Details, audit logs now record the specific role (e.g., Downloader, Editor) assigned when files or folders are shared with users or groups, improving visibility and traceability for compliance and auditing purposes.
UI Improvements, minor UI glitches have been resolved.

Version 3.9.3

Highlights

New "Editor" Role for File and Folder SharingNew "Editor" Role for File and Folder Sharing, an "Editor" role has been added to file and folder sharing. It grants users near-full editing capabilities - similar to the owner - including the ability to rename and delete items and upload files to shared folders while respecting access controls.
"On-the-Fly" Guest User Creation, users can now share files with email addresses not yet registered in MFT, triggering automatic guest account creation. This streamlines external collaboration while managing validation and access flow effectively.
Restricted Administrator Role, a new "Restricted Administrator" role has been introduced. It allows administrators to view processing history and perform rescans without being able to preview or download files. This supports secure file handling in sensitive environments.
Enhanced Duplicate File Handling for Uploads, file uploads now feature improved duplicate handling, with options to overwrite, rename, skip, or cancel when conflicts are detected. This provides greater control and consistency across both single- and multi-file uploads.
Visual MFT-to-MFT Configuration Overview, administrators can now view MFT-to-MFT configurations in an interactive, read-only diagram. This visual displays connection statuses and transfer policies, offering clearer insight into cross-MFT setups without allowing direct edits.
Improved File View and Upload Experience, key file views such as My Files, Shared With Me, Archived Files, and Trash now display clearer empty states and more intuitive feedback. The interface has been refreshed with updated buttons, form elements, and a modernized header to improve usability.
Separated Supervisor Approval Status, the Supervisor Approval status is now shown in a dedicated column across relevant views. This makes it easier to distinguish from general file statuses, improving clarity for managing user approvals.
Adaptive Upload Button, the Upload Files button remains in the header but is now enabled or disabled based on user permissions and the current location. This improves usability and helps prevent errors.

Fixed

File Upload Stability Enhancements, enhancements have been made to memory management and system handling to address causes of upload interruptions, improving overall file upload stability and reliability.
Improved Consistency of Core Scan Results Page, scan Result and Display have been enhanced to ensure consistency between MetaDefender Core™ and MetaDefender Managed File Transfer™.
Improvements to "Shared With Me" Page, the structure of the Shared With Me page has been optimized to improve performance, stability, and clarity.
SQL Server 2014 Support Discontinuation, support for SQL Server 2014 has been discontinued. New installations on this version will be blocked to maintain compliance and security.
UI Improvements, minor UI glitches have been resolved.

Version 3.9.2

Highlights

MFT-to-MFT Expiration Override, the default file expiration date can now be overwritten on the destination MFT in the API key settings. This option enables users to keep files on the destination MFT for longer periods of time.
Duplicate Audit Log Cleanup, MFT now detects excessive audit logs and offers admins the option to clean them up before the next product upgrade. The process runs in batches with progress tracking and can be cancelled at any time. After the upgrade, MFT will run this job automatically to ensure system stability.
LocalDB Option Removed from Installer, MFT no longer offers LocalDB as an installation option. For new installations, administrators must set up and connect to a compatible external database before proceeding.Existing installations using LocalDB can still be upgraded without interruption.
Context-Aware Upload Button, the Upload Files button now remains in the application header at all times but adapts its functionality based on the current page in order to improve usability and prevent upload errors.
Log Classification Changes, the enhanced logging functionality tracks file classification changes made by the file owners. When enabled, MFT generates a log report of such changes and stores it on a syslog server. This function ensures complete tracking of security classification events.
Editable Settings for Existing API Keys, admins can now enable or disable the Skip Core Scan and Skip Supervision options for existing API keys without having to regenerate the keys. This improves flexibility and control over the integration process.
MFT-to-MFT Status Polling, MFT now automatically polls the connection status of MFT-to-MFT links every 30 seconds, ensuring real-time status visibility.
Email Notification for Blocked Files, in MFT-to-MFT transfers, users on the destination MFT are now notified by email if incoming files from the source MFT are blocked. This ensures that users stay informed about blocked transfers across the chain.
Database Storage Warnings, MFT now alerts administrators when database storage usage exceeds the threshold limit. Admins can also view the detailed status of the storage or they can dismiss the warning until their next login.
Configurable SMTP Timeout, SMTP connection timeout can now be configured manually. This improves flexibility for deployments with slower or cloud-hosted mail relays to ensure reliable email notifications in diverse environments.
Modernized Data Table Design, a visual update across all data tables that enhances user experience through cleaner layouts, better usability, and consistent styling, without affecting underlying logic.
Configurable SSO Claims, MFT’s SSO settings now include an advanced configuration section where administrators can map user properties (e.g., username, email) to specific claim values, ensuring seamless user authentication.

Fixed

Performance Enhancements for File Upload and Processing, a series of optimizations have been implemented to improve file upload, processing efficiency, and overall system performance.
UI Terminology Updates for Improved Clarity, to enhance usability and align with common terminology, several interface elements have been renamed:
- "Recycle Bin" is now "Trash"
- "Overview" in top-level navigation is now "Files"
- “Sharing” column has been renamed to “Sharing Status” under My Files
Trusted Network Import, the Importing Trusted Network settings now works correctly, with accurate error messages and proper user context handling.
New Destination Link in Email Notifications, the product link in the email notifications for shared files and folders now points to the "Shared with Me" page instead of the "My Files" page.
Guest Limitation Default, enabling guest creation limits by default helps maintain system stability and manage user growth efficiently.
Simple Recovery Mode, when newly created databases use the "Simple" recovery model, storage usage is reduced and maintenance is simplified by minimizing log file growth.
UI improvements, UI glitches have been fixed.

Version 3.9.1

Highlights

LocalDB Warning, MFT now displays a warning banner when using LocalDB, alerting administrators that it is not recommended for production use.
Enhanced File Sharing Experience, MFT now offers an enhanced file-sharing experience with a redesigned sharing window, providing additional information and new features for improved usability.
Manage Engine ADSelfService SSO Integration, MFT now supports SSO integration with Manage Engine's ADSelfService, enabling seamless single sign-on functionality.
New MFT Setup Wizard, after installation, MFT now features a brand-new setup wizard that guides users through configuring common settings before using the system. This simplifies the initial setup process, ensuring a quicker, more user-friendly configuration and reducing the chances of errors.
File Classification, users can now apply classifications to their files from a list of predefined options set by administrators, ensuring standardized categorization and enabling more efficient file tracking and reporting.
Automatic Guest User Creation for MFT-to-MFT Transfers, MFT-to-MFT transfers now support a conditional setting to automatically create a guest user if the uploader does not already exist. Enhancing workflow automation and reducing manual user management.
Skip Supervision for MFT-to-MFT Transfers, similar to the Skip Core Scan option for MFT-to-MFT setups, MFT now supports skipping file supervision in MFT-to-MFT transfers, improving efficiency and reducing processing overhead.

Fixed

Trusted Networks Page Pagination, the Trusted Networks page has been further improved with pagination, allowing for easier navigation and more efficient management of networks.
Optimized Buffer Size for Faster Large File Processing, buffer size has been optimized to improve checksum generation and processing time for larger files, enhancing overall performance.
Enhanced Automated Jobs Experience and Integration, automated jobs have received several enhancements to improve the user experience, strengthen integrations, and increase the robustness of the automation process, leading to more reliable performance and greater efficiency in handling tasks.
UI improvements, UI glitches have been fixed.

Version 3.9.0

Highlights

New Operations and Properties for Transfer Policies, new filter operations and properties have been added to transfer policies in MFT-to-MFT integration, offering enhanced flexibility and control over data transfers for improved security and efficiency.
Restrict Supervisor Original File Downloads, administrators can now revoke supervisors' permission to download the original version of files, enhancing control and data security.
Workflow Support for MFT to MFTIn MFT-to-MFT scenarios, transferred files can now carry MetaDefender Core™ workflow information, allowing seamless scanning with the same MetaDefender Core™ workflow on the destination MFT. This enhances consistency, simplifies processing and ensures smooth integration.
User-Triggered Push/Pull Jobs, a new scheduling option is now available for push/pull type automated jobs, allowing them to be triggered exclusively by the user without running on a predefined schedule.
Manual Execution of Automated Jobs on Selected Files/Folders, administrators and Automation Coordinators can now select files and folders on the My Files page to run existing automated jobs individually or in bulk, providing greater flexibility and control.
User Mapping Option Indicator, user info-related tables now include a new field to indicate if user mapping is enabled, providing easier tracking and management of user mapping settings.
Single Email Notification for Multiple Shares when multiple files or folders are shared with a user, a single email notification is sent, providing a summary of the shared items for easier tracking.
Persistent User Settings, the MFT GUI now supports persistent user settings, retaining customizations like column reordering and visibility for a consistent and time-saving user experience.
Core connection monitoring, the MFT GUI now supports Core connection status monitoring, similar to the MFT-to-MFT page, enhancing control and visibility.

Fixed

Improved Transfer Policies and Settings, improvements have been made to transfer conditions:
- "Transfer conditions" have been renamed to "transfer policies" for better clarity.
- The file size property now includes a selectable measurement unit, offering greater flexibility and accuracy in defining transfer limits.

These changes enhance usability and ensure more precise configuration of transfer conditions.

Enhanced Installer Messages, improvements have been made to the dialogs and error messages in the installer, providing clearer guidance and enhancing the user experience during installation.
Trusted Networks Page Enhancements, the Trusted Networks page now features filtering capabilities, making it easier to manage and find specific networks for improved efficiency and user experience.
UI improvements, UI glitches have been fixed.

Version 3.8.2

Highlights

Re-trigger File Synchronization, users can now manually re-trigger file synchronization between MFT instances, ensuring seamless recovery from interruptions and maintaining data consistency.
Shared/Private Status Column, added A new column in the "My Files" page now indicates whether a file or folder is shared or private, helping users quickly manage access and visibility.
Multiple SSO Redirections Support, MetaDefender® MFT now supports multiple SSO provider redirections, allowing access from different URLs with the same authentication setup. This enhances flexibility and simplifies user access.
Multi-File/Folder Sharing Support, users can now share multiple files and folders at once, enhancing collaboration and improving workflow efficiency by simplifying the sharing process.
Disabled Upload Button, when uploads are not allowed, the "UPLOAD" button is disabled for all users, preventing confusion and clearly indicating the restriction.

Fixed

Download file/folder improvements, the download functionality has been improved by addressing edge cases and UI glitches, resulting in a smoother and more reliable user experience.
UI improvements, UI glitches have been fixed.

Version 3.8.1

Highlights

Bundled Email Notifications, email notifications can now consolidate alerts for multiple file and folder uploads, allowing users to receive a single summary email for all blocked files. This improves efficiency and reduces notification clutter.
MFT to MFT connection Status, the MFT-to-MFT now includes a connection status indicator showing whether the connection is active, which enhances monitoring and improves operational reliability.
DLP-Based Routing for MFT to MFT, DLP-based routing is now available, allowing administrators to set conditions so that only files with positive DLP results are routed to the MFT, strengthening data security and compliance.
Visibility of Archive File Contents, the File Scan Results page now displays the contents of blocked archive files, including individual files within them. This improvement enhances visibility and aids in more effective threat assessment.
Bulk Actions in Data Grid Context, menus Context menus for data grids now support bulk actions, allowing users to right-click and perform actions on multiple items simultaneously.

Fixed

Security Enhancement, to strengthen security, rate limiting is now enabled by default, and the MFT-to-MFT file transfer policy is set to "Transfer allowed files only."
Date-Time Picker Improvement, improved the date-time picker component across all pages for greater stability and robustness.
UI improvements, UI glitches have been fixed.

Version 3.8.0

Highlights

Certificate Support in My Credentials Page, the "My Credentials page" has been enhanced to support the addition and management of certificates.
Enhanced Radius Server Authentication, the Radius server integration now supports authentication challenges for MFA, enabling secure logon for users in separate domains on the same server.
Group-Based Upload and Download Restrictions, administrators can now manage both Active Directory and Local groups on the "Trusted Network" page, specifying which groups are allowed or disallowed to upload and download files, enhancing control over file access and security.
Certificate-Based Authentication for SharePoint Online™, added support for certificate-based authentication for SharePoint Online™ integration enhances secure access options.
Context Menus for Data Grids, MetaDefender MFT now supports context menus for data grids, allowing users to right-click and quickly access file and folder actions.
New Enhanced Installer, the installer now includes the following features for enhanced overall installation experience:
- Clean install
- Complete uninstall
- New error dialogs
- Skip backup option
MFT Connection Testing, a new button has been added for testing connection during MFT integration, mirroring existing functionality for SFTP and SharePoint Online™.

Fixed

Automated Jobs Enhancements, improvements have been made to optimize automated jobs, streamlining processes for increased efficiency and ensuring smoother operation.
OPSWAT Central Management UI improvements, glitches in Vault configuration on the OPSWAT Central Management UI have been fixed.
UI improvements, UI glitches have been fixed.

Version 3.7.4

Highlights

SharePoint Online™ Integration, MetaDefender MFT now supports SharePoint Online integration, enabling file transfers between SharePoint Online™ and MFT systems with OAuth2 authentication and automated file history tracking.
Share Space Among Group Members "BETA", enable shared storage for group members, allowing all uploaded files to be automatically placed in a shared folder to enhance collaboration and resource management.
Local Groups for Multi-User Management "BETA", now administrators can create and manage Local Groups with multiple user types, including Local and AD users, streamlining settings and workflows for enhanced resource access and user management.
Skip Core Scanning for MFT Transfers, administrators can now disable core scanning for MFT-to-MFT transfers, thereby streamlining transfers while maintaining control over scan settings.
Enhanced User List Export, two new fields, "Last Login Date" and "Email and Role" have been added to the User List Export to enhance user activity and management.
Date and Time Filter for File Searches, users can now filter files by date and time in My Files, Shared With Me, and Archived Files, providing enhanced search capabilities with intuitive date selection and predefined options.
Case-Sensitive Folder Names, users can now create folders with names that differ only by case, allowing for more flexible naming conventions without affecting existing functionality.

Fixed

User Management and Sync Optimization, improvements have been made to streamline user management and synchronization processes, addressing key issues and ensuring smoother operation.
OPSWAT Central Management UI improvements, a number of glitches with Vault configuration on OPSWAT Central Management UI have been fixed.
UI improvements, a number of UI glitches have been fixed.

Version 3.7.3

Highlights

SMB Protocol Support, MD MFT now expands its automated job framework to include SMB protocol support, allowing for file transfers to and from Windows and Samba shares for enhanced flexibility and integration.
SSH Key Authentication for SFTP Jobs, SFTP-based job can now be authenticated with an SSH key, enhancing security and simplifying access.
Passwordless SFTP Authentication, SFTP-based job type now supports passwordless authentication which simplifies integration and setup.
New Credentials Page, administrators can add SSH keys for automation jobs with the new 'credentials page' which enhances security and streamlines workflow efficiency.
Editable User Mapping, administrators can now edit 'user mapping' to update connections between users without deleting and recreating mappings. This simplifies the process of managing user relationships and improves efficiency.
Export User Mapping Settings, administrators can now export user mapping settings which facilitates easier backup and transfer of the configuration data.
Domain Field for Accurate AD Mapping, the domain field is now supported in user mapping, allowing for more detailed and precise user mapping for Active Directory environments.
Skip Endpoint Validation for SSO, administrators can now skip endpoint validation in SSO integration, allowing SSO to run smoothly despite occasional discrepancies between issuer authority and other endpoints. This enhancement provides greater flexibility.
Customizable MFA PIN Validity Times, MD MFT now supports validity times for PIN codes during MFA logins, which enhances flexibility and improves security.
Expiration Date Synchronization Across MFTs, the expiration date has been synchronized between the source and target MFTs, ensuring consistency and accurate data management.
Limit Pending Approvals to Container-Level Supervisors, administrators can now enable 'fallback supervision,' which ensures that only container-level supervisors can view pending approval files. This provides enhanced control over the approval process.
MFT Integrates with OCMv8, MD MFT now supports integration with OCMv8 and enables configuration of essential settings such as file, user, and session settings.

Fixed

Improvements for file upload process, improvements have been implemented to refine and expedite the file upload process for enhanced overall performance.
OPSWAT Central Management UI improvements, a number of glitches with Vault configuration on OPSWAT Central Management UI have been fixed.
UI improvements, a number of UI glitches have been fixed.

Version 3.7.2

Highlights

New role: Automation Coordinator, a new role dedicated exclusively to administering all automation jobs has been established, ensuring efficient and effective management of automated processes.
User list export, administrators can now export all user data in a password-protected archive format, ensuring secure and easy access to user information.
User mapping configuration import, administrators can now efficiently import their user mapping configurations from the dedicated import settings section, simplifying setup and ensuring consistency in user management across platforms.
Share folders to groups, MD MFT now supports sharing folders in addition to files with groups, enhancing collaboration and efficiency in data management.
Relocating Hide Upload button switch, the Hide upload button switch in MFT has been relocated to the global settings/file settings, simplifying access and configuration for administrators.
File expiration control via API ,the API now supports setting a minimum expiration time of 1 hour for files, offering enhanced flexibility and control compared to the web interface.
Ability to select AD group in jobs, automated jobs now support the ability to select AD group, allowing for customized security settings for files involved in each automated task. This capability enhances flexibility and efficiency in managing diverse file interactions within automated processes.

Fixed

File upload improvements, improving the stability of the file upload structure enhances the smoothness of uploads, minimizes disruptions, and increases speed and efficiency.
Automated jobs improvements, enhancing the stability of the automated jobs structure ensures smoother operation, reducing disruptions and boosting productivity and reliability in task automation.
OPSWAT Central Management UI improvements, fixed a number of glitches with Vault configuration on OPSWAT Central Management UI.
UI improvements, fixed a number of UI glitches.

Version 3.7.1

Fixed

Fix for Process History, files were not visible in process history, a 'something unexpected happened' message was displayed. After the fix, the files are visible again.

Version 3.7.0

Highlights

Automated jobs, after successful beta testing phase, the automated jobs have demonstrated stability and reliability. We are pleased to announce that they are now ready for production deployment.
Execution logging for automated jobs, the automated jobs now generate detailed execution logs for each run, improving their auditability and traceability.
New job type: MFT push files, the automated jobs now offers a new job type specifically designed for pushing files to MD MFT.
User mapping, now administrators can map different Active Directory users across various MFT to MFT integrations, enhancing flexibility and efficiency in user management workflows.
Supporting non-ASCII characters for user fields, MD MFT now supports non-ASCII characters in the first and last name of local users.
Time-based global supervisor role restriction, the Global Supervisor role can now be restricted to specific time-frames, offering enhanced control over access and strengthen security compliance.
Exclude specific AD groups from supervision, now administrators can selectively exclude specific Active Directory (AD) groups from the supervision process, enhancing customization and control over user access management within the system.
User exemption from MD Core scans, administrators have the capability to designate specific users to bypass MD Core scans, providing expedited file transfers tailored to specific needs.

Fixed

Enhanced readability with Roboto font, the font family has been changed to Roboto, enhancing readability and providing a modern, clean aesthetic.
Refining stability and consistency, enhancing the stability of the new automated jobs structure ensures smoother operation, reducing disruptions and boosting productivity and reliability in task automation.
Support for 2-byte characters, fixed an unusual behavior where files with 2-byte characters in their names were removed upon receiving a download prompt.
OPSWAT Central Management UI improvements, fixed a number of glitches with Vault configuration on OPSWAT Central Management UI.
UI improvements, fixed a number of UI glitches.

Version 3.6.3

Highlights

Automated jobs [Beta], MD MFT now supports end-to-end automated job initiation, commencing with;
- SFTP Scheduled pull [Beta]
- SFTP Scheduled push [Beta]
- MFT Pull Files [Beta]
SFTP scheduled pull, manage file retrieval from SFTP server using the scheduled pull feature, automating your workflow for increased efficiency.
SFTP scheduled push, transfer files to a remote SFTP server using the scheduled push feature, simplifying your workflow and ensuring timely delivery.
Removed database credentials tab, removed the Database Credentials tab from the UI to enhanced data privacy and reinforce system integrity.
MD Core workflow customization for AD Groups, administrators now have the capability to assign or modify distinct MD Core workflows for each Active Directory (AD) group, enabling comprehensive customization of the overall workflow.
Multi-factor Authentication support, MD MFT now integrates Multi-factor Authentication (MFA), fortifying security measures and ensuring safer access to sensitive data.
Documentation alignment, update the configuration section of the documentation to accurately reflect the settings menu in the UI.

Fixed

MFT to MFT, refined the stability of MFT to MFT integration to enhance the user experience and streamline the overall flow.
Audit log, expand and improved audit actions across all MD MFT functionalities.
OPSWAT Central Management UI improvements, fixed a number of glitches with Vault configuration on OPSWAT Central Management UI.
UI improvements, fixed a number of UI glitches.

Version 3.6.2

Highlights

Dropdown support for MD Core workflows, administrators now have the ability to select MD Core workflow from the available options, thereby improving user experience and minimizing the occurrence of typing errors.
Expanded customer disclaimer limit, the word limit for the customer disclaimer has been extended to 500 characters, providing more flexibility and space for conveying necessary information.
Multi-MFT local and active directory user support, Multi-MFT now extends its user support to include local and Active Directory users, expanding accessibility and compatibility for a more diverse user base.
Enhanced supervisory access control, administrators have the ability to restrict supervisors' access to file contents; Download, Preview ensuring controlled actions within specified parameters.
CC field support in supervisor templates, supervisor templates 'File Pending Approval' and 'File Owner Comment', now support additional CC recipients, enhancing communication avenues and promoting collaboration.

Fixed

Refining stability and consistency, improving the stability of the new compact settings menu by resolving issues and enhancing consistency across tab contents.
API reference documentation update, enhanced the API reference documentation by incorporating additional and missing endpoints, thereby broadening the range of operations available for integrations.
OPSWAT Central Management UI improvements, fixed a number of glitches with Vault configuration on OPSWAT Central Management UI.
UI improvements, fixed a number of UI glitches.

Version 3.6.1

Highlights

Multi-MFT, administrators gain enhanced control, overseeing uploads through assigning each guest user to exclusively sync with selected MD MFTs, ensuring a tailored and efficient file management experience.
Pull-MFT, enhancing the Pull-MFT concepts;
- Progress tracking: Introducing progress tracking to the pull MFT, providing real-time insights into file transfers.
- Disable warnings for certificates: Added the option to disable certificate warnings, enabling the use of self-signed certificates for enhanced flexibility.
- Auditing: Transfer issues auditing added to improve visibility and accountability in file transfers.
Settings menu redesign, the settings menu has been streamlined into a compact view, categorizing all menus for easy and manageable access, making it simpler to navigate and find settings.
Exclusion from Supervisor Approval, administrators now have the capability to exclude users from the Supervisor Approval step, facilitating instant access to their files.
Sequential version update restrictions, administrators are now restricted from updating to a new version until the initial user setup is complete, ensuring a streamlined and thorough onboarding process.
Rework supervisor approval setup, introducing an enhanced setup experience for Supervisor Approval setup. While maintaining the core essentials intact, this enhancement brings a sleek and reliable structure to elevate the user experience.
Customizable favicon and browser tab title, and Hide Powered By OPSWAT on login, now administrators have the option to
- Customize the favicon and browser tab title, enhancing the customization experience.
- Hide the Powered By OPSWAT label on the sidebar for a seamless customization experience
API reference documentation update, the API reference's user management section now offers improved documentation for user management capabilities into developers' applications.

Fixed

Pull-MFT improvements, Pull-MFT has been enhanced for greater stability, addressing various cases and contributing to improved overall reliability.
OPSWAT Central Management UI improvements, fixed a number of glitches with Vault configuration on OPSWAT Central Management UI.
UI improvements, fixed a number of UI glitches.

Version 3.6.0

Highlights

File info reports, now, files in the MFT come with a comprehensive lifecycle history, providing insights into every processing state the file undergoes.
Auto-reconnect download process, MD MFT now boasts the capability to automatically reconnect and reset ongoing download processes in the event of a connection loss.
Default admin merged, administrators now have the flexibility to be deleted and disabled in all scenarios, eliminating the mandatory requirement for the default administrator.
End user guide, as an addition to the Managed File Transfer documentation, we now offer end users a brief and user-friendly guide, ensuring a swift and easy understanding of the process.
Bidirectional MFT, MD MFT now fully supports bidirectional integration, enabling seamless communication between Managed File Transfer systems in both ways.
SSO redirect, experience effortless SSO access with automatic redirection, removing the need for manual login button clicks.
Pull-MFT, the secondary MFT initiates communication in response to a request from the primary MFT, demonstrating a responsive and coordinated approach to data exchange
Edit Upload Reasons After Uploading, users now have the flexibility to modify and customize the upload reasons for their files even after the initial upload.
Customize menu and login colors, administrators now have the ability to personalize the color scheme of the main menu and login page in the MFT web UI, offering a tailored visual experience.
Customizable login, Empower administrators with an expanded set of customization options for the login page:
- Custom background image
- Transparent Login Box
- White labelling
Hide 'question mark' icon, now administrators have the option to hide the question mark icon in the top-right menu which contains;
- About the Product
- Product Documentation
- Privacy Policy
- Terms Of Service

Fixed

Enhancing SSO redirection/connection, addressed several glitches to enhance the stability and connectivity of the Single Sign-On (SSO).
Supervisior process improvements, the supervisor process has been enhanced for greater stability, addressing various edge cases and contributing to improved overall reliability.
OPSWAT Central Management UI improvements, fixed a number of glitches with Vault configuration on OPSWAT Central Management UI.
UI improvements, fixed a number of UI glitches.

Version 3.5.0

Highlights

Global rebranding initiative transitioning, our product from MetaDefender Vault to the more comprehensive identity of MetaDefender Managed File Transfer.
Documentation updates, the documentation has been revamped to eliminate confusion, offering a more streamlined and user-friendly resource for enhanced clarity and ease of use.
Customized messaging in upload file modal, administrators now have the capability to configure and display customized text within the upload file modal, enabling the presentation of warnings or informational messages.
Supervisor visibility and pending approval email field,
- Supervisors now have visibility into blocked files, offering insights into pending items.
- "Pending Approval" email featuring a new merged field to display the current status of files awaiting approval, enhancing communication and awareness.
Admin-controlled encryption visibility, building upon the existing Password Option for File Downloads functionality, administrators now have the added capability to toggle the encryption option visibility in the download dialog for users. This is to provide greater flexibility in file security management.
Automatic upload resumption, in the event of an internet connection error during the uploading process, the system will automatically restart the upload for files that were not successfully uploaded once the connection is reestablished, ensuring a seamless user experience.
OPSWAT Client Integration, the OPSWAT Client now integrates seamlessly with MetaDefender Managed File Transfer, streamlining file uploads and downloads for improved efficiency and accessibility.

Fixed

Enhancing supervisor file approval, improvements were made to enhance the efficiency and smooth operation of the supervisor approval process.
Optimizing email functionality for reliable notifications, minor issues around SMTP functionality and email templates were resolved, enhancing the reliability and accuracy of email notifications for various actions and processes.
OPSWAT Central Management UI improvements, fixed a number of glitches with Vault configuration on OPSWAT Central Management UI.
UI improvements, fixed a number of UI glitches.

Version 3.4.2

Highlights

TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 removed, removed outdated encryption protocols TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1
Test email templates, email templates can now be tested before deployment, ensuring flawless performance and presentation.
Email template version control & import/export capability, email templates can be saved and stored as different versions, enhancing organization and revision management. They now can also be exported/imported.
Session management, have the option to enable or disable both absolute and idle session timeout functionalities, allowing for a more tailored and efficient user experience and compliance.
Guest user email assignment, guest users now have dedicated email addresses to receive emails in a professional manner, enhancing communication capabilities and facilitating seamless interaction within the system.
Guest user welcome, vault now includes a new feature that allows for the automated sending of welcome emails to newly created guest users.

Fixed

Refined File Scan Result page, the issue of confusing scan verdicts among the scan modules has been addressed, resulting in improved clarity.
Enhanced Processing History UI, several UI enhancements have been implemented in the processing history page, aimed at ensuring a more intuitive and efficient workflow.
OPSWAT Central Management UI improvements, fixed a number of glitches with Vault configuration on OPSWAT Central Management UI.
UI improvements, fixed a number of UI glitches.

Version 3.4.1

Highlights

Processing History Updates, following features are added in processing history;
- Expanded Field Options: We have broadened the scope of available fields, providing users with a more comprehensive range of data elements to capture and analyze.
- Sortable Columns: Users can now conveniently arrange data in a desired order, simplifying the process of identifying patterns and trends within the processing history.
- Advanced Filtering: Our new advanced filtering capabilities empower users to precisely refine their data searches, enabling more nuanced and focused analysis.
Processing History Reporting, users can now export their processing history as a CSV report, facilitating easier data integration and analysis.
Metadefender Vault - SQL Server TLS Encryption, the option to enable TLS encryption between Metadefender Vault and SQL Server for enhanced security is now available. For more info.
Customized watermark for the files, a customized watermark with the Vault user's username and email address can be applied to files in Metadefender Vault.
Welcome user emails, Vault now includes a new feature that allows for the automated sending of welcome emails to newly created users.
French language added, Vault now supports English, Japanese and also French languages

Fixed

Optimized My files page refresh, the my files page refresh functionality now triggers only when there is no events occur, rather than continuously refreshing at all times.
OPSWAT Central Management UI improvements, fixed a number of glitches with Vault configration on OPSWAT Central Management UI.
UI improvements, fixed a number of UI glitches.
Audit logs, fixed a number of audit log messages and added some missing ones

Version 3.4.0

Highlights

Additional white label features, the term "White label" has been updated to "Customize theme". Additional customization options are added; Customized disclaimer, loading gif.
Time interval scheduling in outbreak prevention, the outbreak rescan functionality now includes scheduling support, enabling the configuration of precise time intervals for conducting rescans.
Multiple syslogs support, vault's audit log can now support multiple syslog integrations.
'Global Supervisor' Role Assignment, a new Supervisor-level role, offering comprehensive authority to oversee files within all approval processes.
Password Option for File Downloads, before the process of file download, users have the option to include a password for intended file download.
Sandbox integration, the File information tab has been updated with the result of the Core Sandbox process.
Release file, in case of enabled supervisor approval process, the administrators can release the uploaded file instead of approve or revoke it.
Hide secondary Vault upload button, in a Vault-to-Vault scenario, admins have the option to hide the upload button in secondary Vault
Select Approval Group, prior to uploading, users can choose the supervisory group for their file.

Fixed

White label UI issues, fixed a number of glitches with applied theme on UI.
Radius Integration, fixed a number of glitches with Radius integration.
OPSWAT Central Management UI improvements, fixed a number of glitches with Vault configration on OPSWAT Central Management UI.
UI improvements, fixed a number of UI glitches.

Version 3.3.2

Highlights

RADIUS server authentication implementation, admin is able to integrate with Radius server for authentication purposes
Support user/password/domain with network storage option, admin is able to configure an additional network storage that requires domain, username and password to gain access to.
"Force password reset on next login" option, admin is able to select whether newly created local users must reset password on next login
Ability to upload complete folders, users are now able to upload folders, not just files
Import/Export Vault Config Encryption, admin can set a password to encrypt exported Vault configuration files, and input that password when importing configuration.
Audit log Improvements, now Audit log includes the user workflow changes

Fixed

OPSWAT Central Management's ability to configure Vault audit log
Optimized audit log cleanup
AD and SSO user clash mitigated
File download improvement

Version 3.3.1

Highlights

High Availability (3rd party) solution, ensuring continuous performance and reliability of Vault without interruptions
Force Password Reset on Next Logon, feature for administrators to force password reset their users upon logging in
Ability to assign different MetaDefender Core workflow than the one configured as a default Core Workflow

Fixed

OPSWAT Central Management's ability to configure Vault audit log
Optimized audit log cleanup
AD and SSO user clash mitigated
File download improvement

Version 3.2.1

Highlights

New email templates added, see complete list here
Usability enhancement, breadcrumb navigations at multiple places

Fixed

Ability to preview archived files
Role-based access control improvements
Active directory improvements, filtering of the Active Directory synchronization is more stable
UI improvements, Fixed a number of UI glitches

Version 3.2.0

Release Date: 19 April 2023

Highlights

Support for archived files storage
Kiosk support for archived files
Enhanced role-based access control

Fixed

Failure to update TLS versions
OCM integration
Guests and external users could not access shared folders
UI Improvements

Version 3.1.1

Release Date: 22 February 2023

Highlights

Cross Container Supervision
Update Database Credentials
Update Folder Notifications

Fixed

Expired files were purged, not trashed
Improper file size showing in My Files
UI Glitches

Version 3.1.0

Release Date: 22 December 2022

Highlights

Trusted Network List Login Enforcement
Vault to Vault with Supervisor Approval
Configurable Retention Period for Recycle Bin
Ability for users to permanently delete files

Fixed

UI glitches
Improved MetaDefender Core integration for large files

Version 3.0.10

Release Date: 10 November 2022

Highlights

Recycle Bin

Fixed

Redirection to Not Authorized page after inputting a correct file password
Files were automatically shared with owner
Supervisors were unable to approve files that were revoked by an expired delegated supervisor
Delegate supervisors from another OU or group would appear as supervisors for the owner's container when configuring supervisor setup

Version 3.0.9

Release Date: 19 October 2022

Highlights

Preview document overlay

Fixed

Correct handling of Active Directory circular groups
Single sign-on users could be selected as delegate supervisors
Vault to Vault improvements
Local users could be selected as container supervisors

Version 3.0.8

Release date: 25 July 2022

Highlights

SQL Server Windows Authentication
White labeling
Preview documents
Delegate supervisor approval
Add a supervisor comment for all files uploaded
Email notification for each approval phase
NGINX webserver upgrade

Fixed

Duplicated entries in "Shared with Me" page
Supervisor approval - text was cut off at Upload Reason
Delete multiple files toast error

Version 3.0.7

Release date: 25 July 2022

Highlights

Step based supervisor approval

Fixed

Guest user is auto-enabled
Global settings file sharing option

Version 3.0.6

Release date: 16 June 2022

Highlights

Improve Active Directory performance
System Level API Keys
Improve approval history topbar
Reorganize global settings page
Enforce Active Directory authentication

Fixed

Remote SQL Server password format

Version 3.0.5

Release date: 11 May 2022

Highlights

Edit local user
Enhanced audit user operations

Fixed

Upload files modal blank file names
Approval actions not showing when MetaDefender Core is not configured
Log out user across all tabs

Version 3.0.4

Release date: 14 April 2022

Highlights

Edit guest account
Enhanced MetaDefender Email Gateway Security integration

Fixed

Upload modal showing empty file name
Search folder API with no filter
Actions bar not displayed for local users

Version 3.0.3

Release date: 22 March 2022

Highlights

RBAC: External Account Role
RBAC: Read-Only Administrator Role
Supervisor comments

Version 3.0.2

Release date: 16 February 2022

Highlights

Security improvements

Fixed

Incorrect file state on pending approval
Download DLP processed files with metadata removal

Version 3.0.1

Release date: 17 January 2022

Highlights

DLP Audit records

Fixed

Multiple groups shown on setup supervisors page
Password icon not visible
Processed Proactive DLP file not available

Version 3.0.0

Release date: 22 December 2021

Highlights

New User Interface
Enforce SSO authentication
Disable guest authentication
Enhanced MetaDefender Email Gateway Security integration
Improved file operation audit logs
Enhance file security by using Proactive DLP module from MetaDefender Core
Security improvements

Fixed

UI bug fixes

Version 2.1.10

Release date: 10 November 2021

Highlights

Ease of management for password protected files
Change Password Tool Enhancement
Delete folders performance improvement

Fixed

Offline license activation with UTF-8 characters Customer ID
Delete large nested folder
Vault to Vault with Deep CDR

Version 2.1.9

Release date: 13 October 2021

Highlights

Encryption key rotation - A randomly generated cryptographic key used for file encryption can be created now on-demand from the Security page

Fixed

Security improvements
LDAPS Directory using a non-default port
Client-side file upload retrying
Duplicate users in share panel

Version 2.1.8

Release date: 12 August 2021

Highlights

The bundled Microsoft SQL database was upgraded to version 2019
Added support for multiple implementations of LDAP users directories like OpenLDAP, AD LDS, or maxcrc OpenLDAP
The algorithm that selects the correct recipient when uploading files on behalf of other users via API has been improved
Custom notification URL in email templates

Fixed

Case insensitive headers
Storage usage information
Integration with OPSWAT Central

Version 2.1.7

Release date: 22 July 2021

Highlights

The bundled NGINX web server was upgraded to version 1.20.1

Fixed

Folder information could be lost unexpectedly causing sharing disruption
An intermittent error message would sometimes be displayed on UI after importing a previous configuration
A security certificate with an invalid path could be saved from the UI

Version 2.1.6

Release date: 9 June 2021

Highlights

Change language for existing users
Azure Active Directory Single Sign-On support
Improved user lookup

Fixed

Guest accounts left behind
Folder sharing with nested structure
Archive downloading over a slow network
Unable to change email when a standard port is used

Version 2.1.5

Release date: 19 May, 2021

Highlights

Security improvements
Better password management
Support for partial sanitization

Fixed

Failover with multiple MetaDefender Core servers
Unable to download files over a slow connection
Upgrade from a previous version without .NET Framework 4.8
Missing file pending approval notification
Uploading files with special characters
Active Directory performance improvements
Unexpected port change at upgrade
File cleanup on interrupted uploads
Active Directory server name missing in share modal

Version 2.1.4

Release date: 10 March, 2021

Highlights

Security improvements
.NET Framework was upgraded to version 4.8

Fixed

Import configuration with custom language
Retry mechanism when processing files
User permissions caching

Version 2.1.3

Release date: 10 February, 2020

Highlights

Configuration to lock file expiration
Simplify custom language translations process

Fixed

Archive download failure with .NET Framework 4.7.1
Disable autocomplete attribute
Database backup on failure to upgrade
File password displayed in clear text when editing it
Filtering by file state with a language different than English
Upgrading without any configuration
Incorrect audit event for edit file password

Version 2.1.2

Release date: 17 December, 2020

Highlights

Multi-stage supervisor approval process
Install a custom language for the web interface

Fixed

More information when there is a Deep CDR issue
Guest login after expiration
Session timeout while uploading files
Outdated deployment ID on the License page
Support package export with nested items

Version 2.1.1

Release date: 13 November, 2020

Highlights

Security enhancements for password recovery and session expiration
Configurable default language for new user accounts
Increased ability to rescan password protected files

Fixed

Missing status indicator on Outbreak Prevention page
Incorrect timeline in Dashboard on Outbreak Prevention page
Improved UX for uploading password protected files

Version 2.1.0

Release date: 16 October, 2020

Highlights

Role-Based Access Control: set expiration date for guest accounts
Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) compliance

Fixed

Support package password protected fix
User matching algorithm fixed for transferring files from Kiosk
Vault to Vault integration when there is a diode that won't return a body in the response
Validation settings option fix in Vault to Vault page
Performance issues when there is a high number of users

Version 2.0.8

Release date: 11 September, 2020

Highlights

Role-Based Access Control: Enable or disable guest account creation by users

Fixed

Configure Active Directory button was unavailable during synchronization
Files denied by a supervisor were not highlighted
Search with UTF-8 characters wasn't compatible for all pages
Wrong display of parent Organization Unit even when empty

Version 2.0.7

Release date: 12 August, 2020

Highlights

Group-based Supervisor Approval
Added 'scan result' column to My Files page

Fixed

Expiration time when uploading a file was not properly validated and would allow for an excessive number of days
Adding an Active Directory by IP
Some uncommon file processing results were not displayed for filtering in the Processing History page.

Version 2.0.6

Release date: 15 July, 2020

Highlights

Easy security configuration from the web console (TLS enforcement and HTTPS certificates)
A new column has been added to Pending Approval page such that supervisors can now see the upload date of the file.

Fixed

UTF-8 character encoding for Syslog servers
Folder download does not contain the correct number of files

Version 2.0.5

Release date: 1 7 June, 2020

Highlights

Added support for Single Sign-On (SSO)
Copy guest PIN code to clipboard

Fixed

When sorting files in 'My Files' after a date field the folders would be moved to the bottom of the page instead of staying on top
Chrome's built-in password manager would incorrectly activate when editing the password for an archive
An audit event will now be recorded for each of the files in the generated archive when downloading multiple items. Additionally, an audit event will be recorded for the archive itself as well.

Version 2.0.4

Release date: 13 May, 2020

Highlights

Support for S3 Compatible storage
Multiple passwords for nested archives

Fixed

Too many special characters were added to the automatically generated PIN code
When using the Japanese language to filter files in Processing History no results were produced
Unable to reset password for an account with duplicated information
Table columns for user accounts in My Files could not be resized

Version 2.0.3

Release date: 8 April, 2020

Highlights

Improved password security
Mass file download with blocked files
Enhanced file management for administrators

Fixed

Folder sharing with nested folders
User displaying when there are duplicates
Improved My Files page performance
User login message was recorded instead of user account updated message in Audit
Click event was not recorded in My Files for action buttons

Version 2.0.2

Release date: 16 March , 2020

Highlights

Email notification when exceeding license quota

Fixed

Generated API token expiration changed unexpectedly
Database connection errors after startup for non-English operating systems
Files with UTF-8 characters in filenames are being renamed at download
Increased database connection timeout
Popup flicker when adding many files
Audit message format issue
Table headers are not changed when changing language

Version 2.0.1

Release date: 19 February , 2020

Highlights

Support Microsoft SQL Server as database
Limit upload quota for users
Change password for existing encrypted documents
Messages sent to a Syslog can use CEF format

Fixed

Temporary file created in Windows folder
Active Directory synchronization status page
License information was not showing existing users count

Version 2.0.0

Release date: 15 January, 2020

Highlights

New user-based licensing model
Vault to Vault: transfer only allowed files
Improved handling exceptions in Trusted Network List

Fixed

Filenames with unsupported characters

Version 1.4.1

Release date: 11 December, 2019

Highlights

Choose time zone for Syslog. It is now possible to choose a time zone when sending messages to a Syslog server

Fixed

Email Gateway Security integration issue. Uploading attachments to users accounts from Email Gateway Security was not working correctly.
Timeout error responses. An API Gateway Timeout error was sometimes returned by NGINX on high load.
Unable to create guest accounts when integrated with Central Management
When searching for users to share files or folders it was not possible to differentiate them when there are multiple Active Directories

Version 1.4.0

Release date: 20 November, 2019

Highlights

Vault to Vault
Two-stage supervisor approval
More information about files
Cancel MD Core scan on failure

Fixed

Invalid file expiration value

Version 1.3.9

Release date: 9 October, 2019

Highlights

Sharing links for folders
Improved email notifications
Highlight when an instance is managed by OPSWAT Central Management
Displaying the full name instead of the username

Fixed

Using 'localhost' instead of the IP in the email notifications link
Listening on all interfaces would sometimes cause web server failures
Forwarding a specific header was not working
Automatic redirect to HTTPS
File expiration date not converted to local time
The unlicensed notification appears while Vault is still licensed

Version 1.3.8

Release date: 11 September, 2019

Highlights

Turn on or off any email notification
Updated licensing mechanism

Version 1.3.7

Release date: 21 August, 2019

Highlights

Switched to NGINX web server
Show expiration date in email notifications

Fixed

Login page was not translated after the language was changed
Unable to distinguish Organizational Units based on the display name
Scroll bar disappeared on the left side of the menu
Guest users cannot upload files when sharing is disabled

Version 1.3.6

Release date: 24 July, 2019

Highlights

Support for partial sanitization results

Fixed

Unexpected redirect to access denied page
Error and lack of user messages when deleting files / folders

Version 1.3.5

Release date: 12 June, 2019

Highlights

Supervisors based on Active Directory filter

Fixed

File encryption with CDR
License activation through proxy

Version 1.3.4

Release date: 15 May, 2019

Fixed

Retrying mechanism for scan failures
License activation through proxy

Version 1.3.3

Release date: 24 April, 2019

Highlights

Network Access Control List
Rule Naming

Fixed

Improved UI notifications for bulk actions
UI element fix

Version 1.3.2

Release date: 27 March, 2019

Fixed

Instability and UI freezing when configuring an Active Directory with a large number of objects

Version 1.3.1

Release date: 13 March, 2019

Highlights

Added functionality to create local users

Fixed

Multiple notifications did not show up on the screen
No feedback when changing security questions

Version 1.3.0

Release date: 13 February, 2019

Highlights

Added support for using MetaDefender Core with a Layer 7 Load Balancer
Added bulk download capabilities
Longer identifier for guest users

Fixed

Missing navigation in upload files modal
Retrying files that have failed processing
7zip archives not recognized as archives in upload modal
Notification for file shared with other users contained only one file in the list

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