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

Fix Issue
Core

Admins Can Reset User MFA

Administrators can now disable a user's MFA from their profile when they lose access to their existing methods.

Update
Core

Component Version Compatibility Checks

Core now checks the versions of connected Gateways and clients and flags outdated components, making version mismatches visible before they cause connection issues.

Update
Core

Multi-Factor Authentication with External SSO/IdPs

Choose Internal or External MFA per location when an External SSO/IdP is configured.

Update
Core

JumpCloud Directory Sync

Directory synchronization now supports JumpCloud alongside Google, Microsoft, and Okta.

Update
Core

MFA on Desktop Using Mobile Biometry

Approve desktop VPN connections by scanning a QR code and authenticating with biometry on your mobile device.

Update
Mobile

Mobile Clients for iOS and Android

Long-awaited native mobile clients are here, supporting Internal and External SSO-based Multi-Factor Authentication.

Update
Desktop

Seamless Enrollment with a Single Click

Desktop Client enrollment is now a one-click flow, cutting setup time for new users.

Fix Issue
Desktop

Desktop Client Rebuilt on Tauri v2

Upgrading the underlying framework resolves a number of long-standing installation and tray issues on Linux and Windows.

Update
Core

Public Architecture Decision Records and Pentest Findings

Defguard now publishes its Architecture Decision Records and a public page tracking pentest findings and fixes, continuing the project's open, transparent development process.