Release Notes

3.11.0 MetaDefender Managed File Transfer

Release Date: Dec 10, 2025

MetaDefender Managed File Transfer 3.11.0 is a major release with feature enhancements and bug fixes.
Processing History Page UpgradeThe Processing History page now features a summary chart, giving users a clear visual overview of file trends and making it easier to track processing activity over time.
Expanded Visual Orchestration CapabilitiesVisual Orchestration now supports all automated jobs, along with MFT-to-MFT routing and pause/resume functionality, making automation management more intuitive, efficient, and transparent.
Proxy Support with User/Password AuthenticationMFT now support HTTP proxies with optional user/password authentication, enabling secure and flexible connectivity for all network environments.
SSO Phone Number VisibilityAdmins can now display phone numbers received from SSO by the new “Phone Number” column in the user list.
Q&A questionnairesAdministrators can now define Q&A questionnaires for file uploads, capturing metadata that guides routing and supervisor approvals, ensuring more accurate and efficient file handling.
Password Reset Email TemplateA customizable password reset email template has been added, allowing administrators to edit the subject, branding, and content just like other notification templates.
Guest Users List SortingGuest Users can now be sorted by username, expiration date, or registration date, with preferences persisting across pages. This makes monitoring and managing large guest user lists easier and more efficient.
RTL Layout SupportMFT now supports right-to-left layouts, ensuring correct text direction, alignment, and component behavior for RTL-language users.
Pause & Auto-Resume for SMB Automation JobsSMB Automation Jobs can now be paused and resumed from the point of interruption, with automatic retries on failure, ensuring data integrity and saving time during large file transfers.
FTPS Connector for Automated JobsA new FTPS connector is now available for Automated Jobs, enabling secure and reliable file uploads and downloads
SharePoint On-Premise Connector for Automated JobsMFT now supports SharePoint On-Premise as a source and destination in Automated Jobs, enabling fully automated workflows with internal document repositories without manual intervention.
Admin-Enforced File ClassificationAdministrators can now enforce file classification for all uploads, ensuring consistent data handling and compliance across the organization.
Enhanced File Security & System DashboardsThe System and File Security dashboards now feature dynamic widgets for scanned and blocked files, threats prevented, and data loss protection. Admins can view real-time and historical data, export dashboards to PDF, with actionable security insights displayed clearly and concisely.
Full Admin Control Over Automation JobsAdministrators can now view and manage all Automation Jobs, while Automation Coordinators continue to see only their own, improving oversight and collaboration across teams.
Retain Credentials When Editing Automation JobsAutomation Jobs now preserve existing credentials during edits, so users can update schedules or settings without re-entering usernames and passwords, improving efficiency and reducing errors.
Real-Time Progress & Estimated Time Remaining for File TransfersFile transfer jobs now update progress based on actual data moved and display an estimated time remaining, giving operators a smoother, more accurate view of job status and helping them plan their next actions with confidence.
File Hash Added to “File Uploaded” Email TemplateThe “File Uploaded” email now includes the file hash by default, giving recipients clearer file integrity details and improving trust in file verification.
External & Guest User Support in Custom GroupsCustom Groups now support adding External and Guest users, making shared folder access simpler and more flexible.
HA Controller Support Package ToolA new CLI tool is now included with the HA Controller, allowing users to generate a support package containing configuration, logs, and installation details for easier troubleshooting and support.
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Improved OPSWAT Central Management CommunicationImproved OPSWAT Central Management ensures timely license updates and better visibility across all MFT instances.
Display Canceled Scans in MFTMFT now clearly shows when a scan has been canceled on the Core side, updating the file status to “Cancelled” to keep administrators informed of interrupted analyses.
Installer Database Upgrade Progress FeedbackThe installer now provides detailed progress feedback during database upgrades, including the percentage of migrations completed.
MFT to MFT bidirectional: Improve file queryingMFT-to-MFT file status lookups are optimized with batch processing, making queries approximately twice as fast.
Installer Support Package LocationThe installer now generates support packages next to the launched installer by default making troubleshooting easier.
On-Demand Automation Wizard TourAdmins can now start the Automation Wizard Tour on-demand, with the tutorial video featured as the first step. The tour has been reorganized for a smoother experience, guiding admins step by step through adding automation and choosing an automation type.
UI ImprovementsMinor UI glitches have been resolved.
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