Defguard releases

Release 1.5 with Mobile apps, External SSO MFA, MFA with Biometry

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This is the biggest, most feature packed release we have ever done! We've introduced 11 major features and nearly 100 bugfixes.

September 15, 2025

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MFA on desktop with External SSO

Choose Internal or External Multi-Factor Authentication per location once an External SSO/IdP is configured, so desktop VPN logins use whichever identity provider already handles authentication for the organization.

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Enterprise
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MFA on desktop with mobile biometry

See how a desktop VPN login gets approved by scanning a QR code and authenticating with biometry on a paired mobile device. No passwords are typed on either device during the flow.

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Enterprise
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Mobile clients for iOS and Android

Native iOS and Android clients bring full VPN and MFA support to phones and tablets, matching the desktop experience. Both apps support Internal and External SSO-based multi-factor authentication out of the box.

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All Plans
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One-click enrollment walkthrough

Watch how a new user goes from an invite link to a fully configured desktop client in a single click. The walkthrough covers what happens behind the scenes, from token exchange to certificate provisioning.

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All Plans