Blog & Changelog

    News & Updates

    Product updates, tutorials, and announcements from the NetLock RMM team.

    v2.6.1.2
    Precision Patch
    Latest
    February 24, 2025

    A minor update introducing several quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes.

    ⚠️

    This agent update requires a reboot of remote machines for Remote Screen Control to function properly.

    ✨ Software & GPU rendering modes✨ Session elevation for RDS✨ Extended installer parameters✨ Remote Shell encoding fix

    Remote Screen Control

    • Added support for selecting the rendering mode. You can now switch between Software (CPU) and Hardware (GPU) rendering. Software rendering ensures compatibility with systems that have limited or no GPU resources, while GPU rendering provides significantly smoother performance when hardware acceleration is available.
    • Added the ability to elevate the permissions of the remote control user process within a specific user session, even when the logged-in user does not have administrative privileges. This is especially useful for Windows systems running multiple simultaneous sessions (e.g., RDS environments), enabling elevated access to restricted applications and UAC dialogs.
    • Improved session switching reliability and performance.

    Agent Installation

    • Extended the agent installer with additional parameters, including the option to change the temporary directory to bypass permission restrictions on certain NAS devices.
    View documentation

    Agent

    • Fixed an encoding issue in the Remote Shell.

    Web Console

    • Improved community scripts.
    v2.6.1.1
    Penguin Rising
    February 21, 2025

    We are excited to announce version 2.6.1.1, featuring two major enhancements: Remote Screen Control now experimentally supports Linux (Ubuntu 24.04/Wayland), greatly expanding your digital sovereignty capabilities. The tray icon is also available on Linux, providing deeper integration and a more seamless user experience.

    ✨ Linux Remote Screen Control (Ubuntu 24.04/Wayland)✨ GPU-based screen capturing on Windows✨ Virtual display driver for headless devices✨ MacOS auto-update support

    Remote Screen Control

    • Added support for screen switching.
    • Updated mouse click transmission: now uses the modern SendInput method on Windows for improved reliability.
    • Seamless support for UAC dialogs (depending on Windows this will only work with the code signed version).
    • Instantly switches from the login screen to the user session without delay as soon as the user has been logged in.
    • Keystroke content is now hidden for enhanced privacy, toggle based.
    • The user chat window now opens automatically when a message is received.
    • Fixed chat interface issues where it appeared behind the screen control dialog.
    • The screen control dialog now stretches across the entire screen for better usability.
    • Added the ability to create and download screenshots directly from the interface.
    • Reduced the interval for checking the user process from 30 seconds to 5 seconds on Windows, enabling faster remote screen control after reboot.
    • Virtual display driver enables access to devices without a connected screen or with the screen disabled.
    • Transitioned from CPU-based to GPU-based capturing technique, significantly boosting performance.
    • Overhauled thread management for improved performance and elimination of thread-blocking issues.

    Agent Installation

    • The Linux agent installation script generated from the web console now keeps the terminal open if an error occurs when run directly from the clipboard.
    • The script automatically installs 'unzip' if it is not present, ensuring smooth extraction of the installation package.

    Communication Agent

    • Gathering information about running processes is now significantly faster. Reduced from one query per process to just two requests for ~300 processes — highly improved performance on Windows RDS.
    • Fixed Windows firewall state. The firewall state is now reported correctly.
    • If a job or sensor has the option 'boot' selected, it will not be instantly executed if it is new to the system. Only if the last boot was maximum ten minutes ago.

    Updater

    • MacOS now auto updates correctly.

    Web Console

    • General improvements to the UI.
    • Theme editor now covers more elements.
    • Changes to the theme don't require an application restart anymore.
    • Login page now always uses dark mode.
    • If a user has no permissions to the dashboard, they will be redirected to /home instead of being logged out.
    • Changes to the permissions system. The navbar & main layout now only shows items the user has permissions for.
    • Added rate limiter to the login page. After 10 failed attempts the user's IP will be blocked for 60 minutes.
    • Fixed a timing issue with Community Scripts that could cause scripts not to be displayed correctly in the script viewer.

    Patch SLA System

    • Introduced a Patch SLA system to ensure all instances stay up-to-date and secure.
    • Up to 7 days after a new update: a friendly update icon is displayed in the web console.
    • After 14 days: a dialog popup appears in the web console reminding the administrator to update.
    • After 14 days: the instance will stop itself to prevent security risks from running outdated versions.
    v2.6.0.0
    Big Bang
    January 5, 2026

    Happy new year! We start 2026 with a big bang — tons of improvements and new features! This release introduces powerful additions such as Single Sign-On (SSO), webhook support, a Windows remote Event Log viewer, a fully customizable theme manager, and a fully functional Relay Server. The Relay Server allows you to securely tunnel to any machine from your admin machine running the NetLock RMM agent — no port forwarding, no VPN!

    ⚠️

    Some features need to be configured before you can use them. Documentation for new features & videos will be released in the upcoming weeks.

    ✨ Single Sign-On (SSO)✨ Relay Server✨ Webhook Support✨ Windows Event Log Viewer✨ Theme Editor

    Authentication

    • Extended SSO support: Keycloak, Entra ID, Auth0, and Okta.

    Webhook

    • Webhook support has been added including custom variables to meet your requirements.

    Remote

    • Relay Server — Create a secure tunnel from your admin machine to a target device with the NetLock RMM agent installed. Connections are managed within the web console. The local NetLock RMM Proxy Application allows you to connect with any tool you like: RDP, SSH, Database Tools & Web browser. Available for Windows, Linux, and macOS.
    • Remote Screen Control — Automatic detection of newly logged-in user sessions in unattended mode. No restart required after agent installation. Significantly improved unattended access stability. No user re-login required for the tray icon. Review recorded sessions in the web console under settings.
    • Remote Shell — Bulk execution support and configurable timeout.
    • Windows Event Log viewer — View and browse any event log, and view statistics about the event logs.
    • Real-time device connectivity status when remote features are enabled, indicated by a pulse animation. Active remote connections are additionally indicated by a pulsing platform icon.
    • Visual feedback indicating whether a policy is active or inactive, and whether a required feature is disabled in the policy.
    • Device values in the device overview are updated automatically in the background every 30 seconds, including remote status.

    Installation & Deployment

    • Devices can now be moved across tenants, also supported as a bulk action.
    • Automatic device authorization until a specific date based on the package configuration.
    • After creating an installer, an installation script can now be downloaded based on the selected architecture.
    • You can now generate server config replacement scripts for each platform.
    • Brand-new NetLock RMM server instance installer in the Members Portal, guiding users through the installation process.

    UI / UX & Design

    • New login design and new overall UI design with improved feedback.
    • Optimized dark mode.
    • Metric graphs improved for better visual readability.
    • Search bar added to filter tenants.
    • Dashboard events now reload automatically in the background every minute.
    • Fonts are no longer loaded from the internet — all fonts are now fully embedded.
    • Web console title and logo can now be customized via settings.
    • Full theme customization: all theme colors can be adjusted using a built-in editor.
    • Configurable IP whitelist for web console and agent backend.

    Policies, Scripts, Jobs & Automation

    • Jobs: Configurable timeout support. Fixed execution scheduler issues.
    • Scripts: Configurable default timeout. Automatically loaded in the remote shell when selecting a script.
    • Scripts, sensors, policies, and jobs can now be duplicated.
    • Permissions can now be exported and imported.

    Sensors & Notifications

    • New sensor options: Send sensor notification only once until the issue is resolved. Send notification when the issue is resolved.
    • Microsoft Defender Antivirus: Fixed notification filtering. Fixed job execution scheduler issues.

    System & Administration

    • Improved explanations in System → Updates and System → Database (cleanup behavior, processes, etc.).
    • Execute custom MySQL commands.
    v2.5.3.0
    Whitelabel
    October 26, 2025

    We're back with exciting news — our latest version is here! This update introduces a fully customizable Tray Icon, built-in chat, remote actions, device labels, and much more.

    ⚠️

    With this update, you'll need to update all your agents to the latest version for remote access to function properly. Additionally, please review your policies and update the agent settings to enable remote capabilities. The new tray icon is required for attended remote access.

    ✨ Whitelabel Tray Icon✨ Built-in Chat✨ Remote Actions (Shutdown & Reboot)✨ Device Labels✨ Agent Policy Controls

    New User Tray Icon

    • Introducing a fully customizable Tray Icon that gives you even more ways to engage with your users.
    • New remote access experience allowing users to accept or decline access requests — perfect for situations where confidentiality is essential.
    • As the administrator, you have full control over remote access behavior through your policy settings.

    Device Labels & UI

    • New device labels provide a clearer overview.
    • The new automation policy preview allows you to see which policies are applied to each device.

    Shutdown & Reboot Actions

    • You can now shut down or reboot your devices instantly — no more going through remote shell, select script, execute.

    Agent Policy Controls

    • You can now decide how often a device synchronizes with the server and even override the global auto-update setting based on the assigned policy.
    • Enable or disable specific remote features — or the entire service — per policy.
    • Define whether unattended access is allowed or if user confirmation is required before connecting.

    Additional Enhancements

    • The remote agent service connection behavior has been completely overhauled. After a system reboot, the remote connection is now re-established automatically as soon as the device regains network connectivity.
    • The last active user now correctly reflects RDP sessions.
    • Linux software inventory now supports additional package managers: Yum, Zypper, Pacman, and DNF.
    • Remote screen control now uses fewer CPU resources and about 33% less bandwidth.
    • The NetLock RMM agent installer now supports hidden and no-log parameters.
    v2.5.2.5
    Quality of Life
    August 14, 2025

    This release is on the smaller side, but it was an important one. We encountered issues with our code-signing provider that could cause problems with remote screen control and UAC access. After extensive communication, the issue is now fully resolved.

    ⚠️

    This update requires an agent update. Please go to Settings → Updates and enable updates so that your devices receive the latest version.

    ✨ Code-signing fix✨ Remote Shell improvements✨ Keyboard ghosting fix✨ Linux last boot time fix

    Highlights

    • Remote Shell — Input field is now collapsible for more workspace. You can also run commands instantly by pressing Enter.
    • Remote Screen Control — Fixed a long-standing keyboard ghosting bug.
    • Linux Agents — Corrected last boot time (now uses local time instead of UTC).
    • Location Renaming — Fixed a visual glitch when renaming locations (no database impact).
    • File Server — Added new right-click menu options: Copy Filename and Copy File Path.
    • Two-Factor Authentication — Enhanced QR code visual quality.
    • SMTP Settings — You can now use just a username without needing to provide a full email address.
    • Drive Overview — Redesigned for a more compact and efficient layout.
    v2.5.2.4c
    File Server Fix
    August 6, 2025

    Smaller additions and fixes. No agent update required.

    ✨ File server context menu✨ Keyboard ghosting fix✨ Location renaming fix

    Added

    • Extended context menu in the file server browser — you now have more right-click options to interact with files.

    Fixed

    • Keyboard ghosting during remote control sessions has been resolved — smoother typing ahead.
    • Devices disappearing after renaming a location — devices now remain correctly associated with their location after renaming. The issue was purely visual and did not affect backend or database operations.
    v2.5.2.2
    Remote Screen Control
    July 21, 2025

    This release introduces one of the most significant feature expansions to date: powerful Remote Screen Control for Windows, alongside performance optimizations, improved agent management, and a new all-in-one deployment script.

    ✨ Remote Screen Control for Windows✨ ARM64 Architecture Support✨ Agent Auto Updates✨ All-in-one deployment script

    Remote Screen Control for Windows

    • Full support for session switching and display switching.
    • Unattended access.
    • Ctrl + Alt + Del support for elevated access.
    • Built-in session recording.
    • Send input as keystrokes, useful for automating password entry.
    • Major improvements in keyboard simulation, mirroring performance, bandwidth efficiency, and full DPI awareness.

    ARM64 Architecture Support

    • Native support for ARM64-based systems, including fix for installer detecting the wrong architecture.

    Agent Auto Updates

    • Linux and macOS agents now support automatic updates (older agents require manual upgrade).
    • New option to limit concurrent agent update pulls, preventing network overload.

    Platform Enhancements

    • Tenant List now sorted alphabetically for improved navigation.
    • Last Active / Logged-In User added to device overview for better end user identification.
    • Fix for rare edge case where Remote Shell could hang indefinitely.
    • Several Remote Agent connection stability improvements.

    Monitoring & Uptime Handling

    • Devices with pending updates will no longer trigger false offline alerts.
    • Devices connecting after a NetLock RMM server upgrade are ignored for 30 minutes to reduce notification noise.

    Database & Disk Usage Optimization

    • New automatic database cleanup options: define retention periods for historical data.
    • Only new history data is now written to history to reduce disk load.

    Networking & Deployment

    • Reverse Proxy Header Forwarding is now fully supported for better IP logging.
    • Incorrect antivirus reporting when multiple AVs had previously been installed is now resolved.
    • New all-in-one deployment script supports: Dedicated IP/Bare Metal/VPS setups, Reverse Proxy environments (NGINX, Traefik, etc.), and Local Testing.
    v2.5.1.4
    Hotfix
    June 3, 2025

    There were some problems with creating new jobs in the web console, which triggered error messages. These issues have now been fixed.

    ✨ Job creation fix

    Fixes

    • Fixed an issue where creating new jobs in the web console triggered error messages.
    v2.5.1.3
    Hotfix
    June 1, 2025

    There were some problems with tenant creation and related operations, which triggered error messages. They are related to the latest authentication & permissions overhaul. These issues have now been fixed.

    ✨ Tenant creation fix

    Fixes

    • Fixed issues with tenant creation and related operations that triggered error messages after the authentication & permissions overhaul.
    v2.5.1.2
    Auth Rewrite
    May 25, 2025

    While we typically include dependency updates as part of our regular releases, this update is a bit different — we've made significant changes to the core of NetLock RMM and are rolling out a major tech stack upgrade alongside it.

    ⚠️

    You might run into errors if your browser cache isn't cleared. Depending on your browser, you can usually clear it just for the web console.

    ✨ Auth & permissions rewrite✨ CPU & RAM usage graphs✨ Faster remote tasks

    Changes

    • Reengineered the web console's authentication and permissions systems from scratch to ensure greater security, flexibility, and maintainability.
    • Added an initial graph displaying processor and RAM usage. More visualizations are planned for upcoming releases.
    • Remote tasks are now snappier and get processed faster. This rewrite sets the stage for the powerful remote screen control feature coming next.
    v2.5.1.1
    Community Scripts
    May 20, 2025

    We're excited to announce a powerful new feature: Community Scripts! Community Scripts are a curated collection of useful scripts shared by fellow NetLock RMM users. These scripts are designed to help you automate tasks, solve common challenges, and optimize your workflows.

    ✨ Community Scripts✨ GitHub Import✨ Automatic Cleanup

    Community Scripts & Automatic Cleanup

    • You can now explore, share, and collaborate — all directly within NetLock RMM.
    • This feature uses the NetLock RMM Members Portal API to sync scripts between users.
    • You can also import scripts from GitHub to expand your collection.
    v2.5.1.0
    Uptime Monitoring
    May 12, 2025

    We're excited to announce that our latest update introduces the highly requested uptime monitoring feature!

    ✨ Uptime Monitoring✨ Disconnection Alerts✨ Improved notification design

    Uptime Monitoring

    • By enabling the "Disconnection Alert" for a device, you'll be notified whenever it loses connection to the NetLock RMM server — whether due to shutdown, network issues, or other disruptions.
    • An event will be automatically generated and displayed in the system.
    • You can configure uptime monitoring alerts under the Notifications section to ensure they are sent to your selected recipients.
    • The notifications design has also been improved and now contains additional details.
    v2.5.0.8
    Hotfix
    May 10, 2025

    If you experienced the server application exiting during setup with a "package is invalid" message, this issue has been resolved in version 2.5.0.8.

    ✨ Invalid package fix

    Fixes

    • Fixed the server application exiting during setup with a "package is invalid" message.
    v2.5.0.7
    High-Speed RAM
    April 23, 2025

    The new version includes some updates and performance improvements, along with a groundbreaking new package distribution system.

    ✨ High-Speed RAM Distribution✨ Supply Chain Attack Protection✨ Encryption fix for notifications

    Fixes

    • Implemented a new encryption method for communication and remote agents, resolving the issue of events being cut off and ensuring notifications (mail, Telegram, etc.) are sent correctly.
    • Improved connection checks in the web console under Settings → System.
    • Server info is now updated correctly.

    High-Speed RAM Distribution & Supply Chain Protection

    • NetLock RMM now serves installation and update packages directly from memory. No disk I/O, no bottlenecks — just pure, uncompromised performance.
    • On server startup, all essential packages are preloaded into memory, enabling blazing-fast delivery speeds while eliminating wear and tear on your hardware.
    • All agent packages are encrypted and uniquely obfuscated before ever touching your systems. At runtime, they're securely decrypted and deobfuscated using proprietary algorithms, preventing reverse engineering and unauthorized tampering.
    • The NetLock RMM server is fortified with advanced code virtualization and deep tamper protection, raising the bar for what attackers would have to overcome.
    v2.5.0.4
    Minor Update
    March 26, 2025

    A minor update with usability improvements for the device tree view and bulk operations.

    ✨ Enhanced device tree view✨ Bulk authorize & delete✨ Duplicate device names fix

    Improvements

    • Enhanced device tree view for improved usability.
    • Devices with identical names are now correctly displayed and usable in the "All Devices" overview.
    • Unauthorized devices can now be bulk authorized and deleted.
    v2.5.0.3
    Transparency Report
    March 26, 2025

    This update fixes a remote authentication bug and replaces the custom encryption entirely. We also discuss upcoming technical and licensing changes.

    ✨ Encryption overhaul✨ Remote auth fix

    Fixes

    • Fixed remote auth failing depending on password (GitHub Issue #23).
    • The custom encryption has been completely replaced with a new one.
    v2.5.0.0
    Cross-Platform
    January 8, 2025

    We're thrilled to announce the release of NetLock RMM 2.5.0.0, now with full Linux & macOS agent support! NetLock RMM now fully supports Linux & macOS device monitoring, including all available sensors, jobs, system details, remote shell, and even the remote file browser. Stay in control of your entire IT environment, no matter the platform!

    ✨ Full Linux & macOS Agent Support✨ One-Click Agent Installer✨ Zero Dependencies Installation✨ Members Portal API✨ Pay-as-You-Go Pricing

    Linux & macOS Agent

    • This has been the most requested feature — Linux & macOS are now fully supported in NetLock RMM.
    • Full support for sensors, jobs, system details, remote shell, and the remote file browser on both platforms.
    View supported distributions

    One-Click Agent Installer

    • You no longer need to manually run PowerShell or provide parameters to install the agent.
    • With the new agent installer generator, you can embed your server configuration directly into the installer executable.
    • Simply right-click and run as administrator on Windows, or execute with sudo on Linux & macOS — fast, simple, and hassle-free.

    No Dependencies Required

    • Installing the NetLock RMM agent is now easier than ever — no external dependencies needed.
    • Windows — Just run the installer, no installation of third-party dependencies required.
    • Linux & macOS — Execute with sudo, no additional packages needed.

    Members Portal API

    • The Members Portal API now lets you effortlessly sync the latest packages & license information with your self-hosted NetLock RMM instance.
    • This is just the beginning — more powerful features are on the way to make the API even more useful.

    Pay-as-You-Go

    • We now offer a Pay-as-You-Go option, starting at just 0.25€ per device.
    • Flexible & scalable — only pay for what you use.
    • Set hard limits to control your billing with ease.
    v2.5.0.1
    Minor Update
    January 11, 2025

    A minor update addressing several bug fixes and small improvements for the web console and server.

    ⚠️

    The members portal will still show version 2.5.0.0, as this is tied to the server and agents update logic. Updating your agents is not required with this update.

    ✨ Remote connection encoding fix✨ Duplicate admin username prevention✨ One-time password clipboard copy✨ Translation improvements

    Bug Fixes

    • Fixed an issue where, depending on the admin password, the remote connection between the web console and server could not be established due to an encoding issue.
    • Fixed the problem that allowed multiple admin users to be added with the same username.
    • Fixed missing translation on user add dialog.

    Improvements

    • Improved error messages for the remote authentication dialog.
    • Removed the moderator role from the roles selection, as it was just a placeholder in the early stages of development and there is currently no difference between moderator and administrator.
    • Added a button to copy the one-time password to your clipboard in the user add dialog.
    • Added translation on remote authentication dialog.
    v2.5.0.2
    Minor Update
    January 12, 2025

    A minor update improving Docker awareness and fixing a certificate handling issue.

    ⚠️

    The members portal will still show version 2.5.0.0, as this is tied to the server and agents update logic. Updating your agents is not required with this update.

    ✨ Docker-aware server & web console✨ Container restart detection✨ HTTPS certificate fix

    Fixes & Improvements

    • When the server runs under Docker, it will no longer be reported as down in the web console if a container restarts and registers itself again. A warning message will be displayed under the system overview on how to handle the Docker version of the server.
    • The web console and server are now Docker-aware.
    • Fixed a bug where the HTTPS certificate is ignored if no password is provided.
    v2.0.0.0
    Gold Release
    November 18, 2024

    We are excited to announce the release of NetLock RMM version 2.0.0.0, marking the end of the Early Adopter phase ahead of schedule. With this milestone, NetLock RMM has achieved gold status, making it ready for use in productive environments. The documentation has been fully updated and includes comprehensive text and video guides.

    ⚠️

    As the early adopter version was significantly different from the final release, with many major overhauls, individual fixes are not listed in this update. Numerous known and unknown issues have been addressed. If you experienced any issues, they are likely resolved in this version.

    ✨ Remote Control & Administration✨ File Server✨ System Overview Dashboard✨ Dark Mode & Monaco Editor✨ Docker Support

    Remote

    • Remote Control — Support your employees effectively by remotely accessing their desktop environment, enabling seamless troubleshooting and collaboration.
    • Remote Shell — Establish a remote shell on your target system from anywhere, allowing you to perform background maintenance tasks efficiently and securely.
    • Remote File Browser — Access the file systems of your remote devices effortlessly. Upload and download files regardless of where the device is located, ensuring seamless file management and operational efficiency.
    • Remote Service Manager — Monitor and manage system services in real time. Check their status, and start or stop services instantly for enhanced administrative control.
    • Remote Task Manager — Terminate processes on remote systems with ease, allowing for efficient management and resolution of system issues from anywhere.

    File Server

    • Access your preferred administrative tools from anywhere, seamlessly integrate them into scripts, remote shells, or explore the remote file browser history.
    • Benefit from a robust privilege system to manage file access, keeping them private or sharing them as needed.

    System Overview

    • Identify and resolve issues with NetLock RMM backend components while ensuring their integrity.
    • Monitor active MySQL executions, verify the web console's connection to backend roles, and review the status of each running NetLock RMM backend server and its associated roles.

    Appearance

    • The web console has undergone a significant overhaul, featuring a sleek new design, enhanced mobile optimization, and seamless navigation for an improved user experience.
    • Translations have been improved, and missing translations have been fixed, ensuring a more complete and accurate multilingual experience.
    • The Monaco code editor is now integrated for scripting, offering features like syntax highlighting, autocomplete, and debugging, just like in Visual Studio Code.
    • Dark mode for your tired eyes.

    Other

    • Added support for Docker.
    • You can now monitor the current CPU and RAM utilization of your devices directly from the device details page, providing real-time insights into device performance.
    • Enhanced event filtering and added the Monaco editor for improved script management, allowing for more refined event searches and smoother scripting.

    Open Source

    • NetLock RMM is currently open-source, but we are still working on finalizing a suitable OSI-compatible license model. For now, we are using our custom license until the legal details are fully sorted out.
    • We also offer an open-source membership, making it easy for you to acquire the latest version of NetLock RMM with minimal effort.

    Cloud & Memberships

    • Managed cloud instances of NetLock RMM are available starting at just 30€ per month, providing hassle-free deployment and maintenance.
    • For self-hosting in professional environments, a membership is available that includes code signing and customer support, or code signing alone at a fair price.
    • The non-code-signed open-source version remains available for those who prefer it. Refer to the documentation for instructions.

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