Changelog

Version 3.10.0

Highlights

• Visual Orchestration Tool for Automated Jobs, MFT offers a unified automation view that displays MFT-to-MFT and automated job configurations in a single flow diagram. This simplifies the integration management and improves operational visibility.
• Group-Based File Size Limits, MFT lets you set file size and total storage limits for each user group. If a user belongs to multiple groups, the most permissive limit applies. This approach allows flexible and scalable storage control.
• Active Share Cleanup, MFT allows admins and folder owners to instantly remove all sharing—both explicit and inherited—from a folder and its contents with a single click. This enhances security and simplifies permission management.
• Support OAuth Email Authentication for Microsoft 365, MFT supports Microsoft 365 email sending via OAuth using Exchange Online, improving email security and ensuring compatibility with modern Microsoft authentication standards.
• Breadcrumb UI Enhancements and Notification Subpage Navigation, the breadcrumb navigation has been updated to better utilize space by fully displaying long items and limiting visible items to four, with any overflow accessible via a “more” menu. Notification subpages, such as Email Templates and SMTP, now also use breadcrumbs to follow the updated design guidelines, improving clarity and consistency across MFT.

Fixed

• Improved Polling Behavior in File Views, automatic polling in My Files and Shared With Me is now smarter, preventing duplicate data requests by waiting for ongoing fetches to complete. This improves performance and reduces server load.
• SMB Push and Pull Job Optimization, push and pull jobs using the SMB protocol have been optimized for high-throughput environments, resulting in significant improvements in transfer speed and efficiency compared to previous versions.
• UX Improvements: Progress Modals Face Lift, several progress modals, including the archive download and MFT pull processes, have been updated with a fresh layout to enhance user experience and align with the latest design standards.
• Stronger Controls for Restricted Administrators, restricted administrators now operate under tighter limits with enhanced permission controls to enforce security and prevent unintended access to sensitive settings and user roles.
• UI Improvements, minor UI glitches have been resolved.

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 MetaDefender MFT 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 MetaDefender MFT 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 MetaDefender MFT 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 MetaDefender MFT 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 MetaDefender MFT 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 MetaDefender MFT 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 MetaDefender MFT 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 MetaDefender MFT 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 MetaDefender MFT 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 MetaDefender MFT configuration on OPSWAT Central Management UI.
• UI improvements, fixed a number of UI glitches.