Defguard releases

Defguard 2.0 Release Alpha 2 is now available

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Defguard 2.0 Alpha 2 is now nearly feature-complete. This release introduces faster setup, high-availability improvements, firewall management updates, and static IP assignment for users and devices.

March 10, 2026

Fix Issue
Core

Clearer Edge and Gateway Deployment Guidance

The setup wizard now shows step-by-step deployment guidance when adding a new Edge or Gateway component.

Update
Core

Firewall Management Preview

The redesigned firewall management module is available for testing, expanding on the rule concepts from the 1.x series.

Update
Gateway

High Availability: Multiple Gateways and Edge Components

Set up and manage multiple gateways behind a load balancer to validate HA behavior in test environments.

Update
Core

Quick Setup Wizard and VM Images

Deploy Core, Edge, and Gateway automatically with Docker Compose or the new OVA image, then finish onboarding with a guided wizard.

Update
Core

Static IP Assignment Preview

Assign IP addresses to networks and user devices directly from the user and device context menus.