Changelog
Follow up on the latest improvements and updates.
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11/04 November 4 - Web Application and API Update
✨ What’s New
- Updated Default Policy Categories– The “Parked Sites & Domains” category has been removed from Your First Policy for new users, reducing overblocking and improving onboarding.
🛠️ Improvements
- Universal Lists Design Refresh– The Universal Lists page now features a modernized design for a cleaner, more consistent look across both single-organization and MSP dashboards.
- Clickable Summary Tiles– Users can now click the summary tiles for Users, Roaming Clients, Collections, and Relays in the Global Overview to jump directly to the relevant filtered list view.
- MSP Status Tooltips– Status tooltips and filters now accurately reflect policy assignments, and the “Offline” column only appears where applicable.
- Subscription Management Accuracy– Network usage data now displays correct current-month rollups for all organizations.
- Tooltip and Labeling Improvements– Refined tooltips and labels across the dashboard for consistency and clarity, including clearer Roaming Client statuses, standardized Subscriptions grid text, updated widget names, and more informative license graph details.
🪲 Bug Fixes
- Improved Debug Filtering– iwf.filterdns.net debug traffic is now excluded from Scheduled Reports.
- Cleanup Tool Accuracy– “View clients in table” now displays the correct clients based on the selected inactivity timeframe.
- Accurate Roaming Client Count in MSP Billing View– Roaming Client counts now display correctly for each organization.
- Plus additional UI and performance improvements across the dashboard.
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10/28 October 28 - Web Application and API Update
✨ What's New
- New AppAware Additions– Added UltraViewer and AnyDesk to the Remote Desktop category and Grammarly to the Business category.
- Universal Allow/Block List Indicators in Domain Reports– Administrators can now see whether a domain appears on the Universal Allow or Block List directly from the Domain Report, making it easier to identify domain status at a glance without cross-referencing lists.
🛠️ Improvements
- Easier Roaming Client Installation Flow– Simplified to a clear three-step process with OS-specific settings and easy copy options for faster setup.
- More Query Log Visibility– Internal DNSFilter domains now categorized together for easier troubleshooting and identification.
- Improved Table Labeling & In-app Copy– Refined and aligned table labels across Dashboard pages and in-app copy for a consistent customer experience.
🪲 Bug Fixes
- IWF Debug Records Removed– iwf.filterdns.net debug traffic is now excluded from Query Logs and Data Exports.
- Cleanup Tool Fixed– The “View clients in table” link now displays inactive clients correctly.
- Domain Report Permissions Error Resolved– Fixed issue with Read-Only users being unable to use the Domain Report Tool.
- Plus general fixes and performance improvements across the dashboard.
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10/22 October 22 - Web Application and API Update
✨ What’s New
Usage Summary Visualization
– The Usage Summary page now features a bar chart showing Roaming Client and Network Traffic license counts over the past six months. Each type is color-coded with an interactive legend, and hovering over bars reveals exact license counts and dates. The layout has been simplified to focus on usage insights, removing outdated links and text for a cleaner experience.🪲 Bug Fixes
- Scheduled Reports Accuracy– Data from deleted or cancelled organizations is now excluded from Scheduled Reports rollups, ensuring accurate reporting and improved data privacy
- Policy Creation Prompt– Fixed an issue that caused an unnecessary navigation prompt after enabling AppAware features when creating a new policy
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10/14 October 14 - Web Application and API Update
✨ What’s New
- Allow List Only Mode– Added a new toggle in Policy settings to block all domains except those on the Allow List, simplifying strict policy enforcement
- Domain Report Actions– You can now add related CNAME domains directly to Allow or Block Lists for faster investigation and management
🛠️ Improvements
- Integrations Page Refresh– Updated design and navigation for a cleaner, more accessible experience
- Roaming Client Upgrade Optimization– Added rate limiting to reduce redundant upgrade checks and improve network efficiency
- Policy API Accuracy– API endpoints now exclude deleted and canceled organization data for more accurate counts
- Scheduled Reports– Reports now deliver to the correct sub-organization as configured
🪲 Bug Fixes
- Block Page Views– Removed inactive organizations from Block Page rollups for more accurate visibility
- General bug fixes and performance improvements across the dashboard
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Mac Roaming Client
🧪 Beta Release – macOS Roaming Client v2.3.3
This Beta update focuses on improving stability and reliability for macOS Roaming Client users.
🪲 Bug Fixes
- Fixed a configuration parsing issue that could prevent the client from starting correctly
- Improved DNS handling to avoid resolution failures after connection drops or when waking from sleep
This version is available for download from the Roaming Clients dashboard to Beta participants under v2.3.3.
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10/7 October 7 - Web Application and API Update
This week’s release focused on smaller refinements and behind-the-scenes fixes.
We updated some labels and tooltips for clarity, refreshed in-app help links, and addressed minor issues across policies, subscriptions, and VPN settings.
These changes improve consistency, reduce friction, and keep everything running smoothly.
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9/30 September 30 - Web Application and API Update
✨ What’s New
- Domain Report UI Update– The Domain Report now has a refreshed design, a dedicated page for easier navigation, and improved bulk selection.
- MSP Client Admin Permissions Update– Multi-tenant clients with Admin permissions or higher can now duplicate Global Policies within their organization to customize and apply to other Sites.
- New AppAware Categories– Expanded Generative AI & ML coverage now includes ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Jasper, Beautiful.ai, Suno, and Anyword AI.
- Support for Non-Standard Hostnames– Local Domains in Roaming Client settings now accept hostnames without dots and with hyphenated names (e.g.,printer-1, pc-printer-discovery-1). Valid entries resolve properly via Local Resolvers.
- Roaming Clients Overview Update– The Overview page Roaming Clients card now shows both protected clients and the total client count (including protected, unprotected, and offline), giving clearer insight into deployment coverage and license allocation.
- Block Pages Refresh– The Block Pages experience has been redesigned with updated styling, icon thumbnails, CSV export, and improved navigation for a more streamlined, accessible workflow.
🪲 Bug Fixes
- Query Log Labels– Method column labels now use customer-friendly terms, replacing internal labels like “bucket” for greater clarity.
- Permissions Clarity– The Clean Up button is now visible but disabled for Read Only and Policy Only users, with a tooltip explaining access restrictions.
- Icons in List Views– Policies and Block Pages now display icons in sites/RC list views, making selections easier to identify.
- Consistent Terminology– Filtering Schedules now display “Site(s)” instead of “Network(s),” ensuring consistent language across the app.
- Plus general bug fixes and performance improvements throughout the dashboard.
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9/23 September 23 - Web Application and API Update
✨ What’s New
- Revamped Users Page –The Organization Users page has a refreshed UI with improved tables, navigation, and accessibility for both single-organization and MSP accounts. We’ve also added a checkmark so you can easily see which users have accepted their invitation.
- Self Service Billing Improvements –The billing page has been updated with clearer column names, improved layout, and new tooltips that explain license calculations and provide suggestions for managing Roaming Client instances.
- MFA Email Redesign –MFA enrollment and verification emails now feature updated branding, language, and formatting for improved clarity, security, and recognition across both DNSFilter and whitelabel customers.
🛠️ Improvements
- License Tooltips Updated –Clearer guidance in both Allocated Licenses and Current License Usage tooltips, helping distinguish between PSA allocations and actual DNSFilter billing.
🪲 Bug Fixes
- Super-Admin Settings –Fixed an issue preventing Super-Admins from enabling the “Limit Display of Personal Data” toggle in Organization Settings.
- Global Policy Toggle –The “Enable as a global policy” option no longer appears for single-organization users, ensuring it’s only available where appropriate.
- Plus general bug fixes and performance improvements across the platform.
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