Releases: 0x101-Cyber-Security/NetLock-RMM
2.5.3.4 | Whitelabel Tray Icon, Built-in Chat, Remote Actions, Device Labels & More…
https://blog.netlockrmm.com/2025/10/26/netlock-rmm-2-5-3-0-whitelabel-tray-icon/
Breaking Changes:
- All agents must be updated to the latest version for remote access to function properly
- Review and update your policies to enable remote capabilities in agent settings
- The new tray icon must be enabled in policy settings for attended remote access
✨ New Features
User Tray Icon
- Introduced fully customizable tray icon for enhanced user engagement
- Added new remote access experience with user-controlled accept/decline functionality
- Administrator-controlled remote access behavior through policy settings
- Ideal for situations requiring confidentiality and user consent
Device Labels
- New device labels provide clearer device overview
- Automation policy preview shows which policies are applied to each device
Shutdown & Reboot Actions
- Quick shutdown and reboot actions added
- Direct device control without navigating through remote shell → script selection → execution
Agent Policy Controls
- Configure device synchronization frequency with server
- Override global auto-update settings per assigned policy
- Enable or disable specific remote features per policy
- Enable or disable entire remote service per policy
- Policy settings are managed directly by remote devices (requires policy sync)
- Define unattended access permissions or require user confirmation before connection
🔧 Improvements
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Remote Agent Service: Complete overhaul of connection behavior
- Automatic connection re-establishment after system reboot when network connectivity is restored
- Fixed edge cases where security programs could silently block connections
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User Session Tracking: Last active user now correctly reflects RDP sessions
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Linux Software Inventory: Added support for additional package managers:
- Yum
- Zypper
- Pacman
- DNF
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Remote Screen Control: Performance optimizations
- Reduced CPU resource usage
- ~33% reduction in bandwidth consumption
- Noticeable performance improvements
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Agent Installer: Added support for hidden and no-log parameters
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Various small tweaks and improvements
2.5.2.5 | Smaller changes & fixes
This update is on the smaller side, but it was necessary due to issues with our code-signing provider. These issues could have caused problems with remote screen control and UAC access. After quite a bit of back-and-forth communication, the problem has been fully resolved.
Important: This update requires an agent update. Please go to Settings → Updates and enable updates so that your devices receive the new version.
In addition to the fix, we’ve taken the opportunity to apply several smaller improvements and bug fixes.
Highlights
- Remote Shell: The input field is now collapsible for better screen space management. You can also execute commands directly by pressing Enter.
- Remote Screen Control: Keyboard ghosting issue has been resolved.
- Linux Agents: Fixed incorrect last boot time caused by using UTC instead of local time.
- Location Renaming: Fixed a visual bug when renaming locations (database was unaffected).
- File Server: Added two new context menu actions — Copy Filename and Copy File Path.
- Two-Factor Authentication: Improved the visual quality of the QR code during setup.
- SMTP Settings: You can now use a username without needing to provide a full email address.
- Drive Overview: Redesigned for a more compact and efficient view.
Related GitHub Issues
- #84 – Remote Shell: Collapsible command textfield
- #83 – Linux agent: Wrong last boot time
- #87 – Renaming locations causing clients to not display
- #75 – FR: Improve file manager right-click actions
- #93 – Two-factor setup: QR code too large
- #94 – SMTP test message fails if username is not a valid email
- #82 – Linux drive overview UI improvements
- #89 – Remote screen control: Keyboard ghosting
- #88 – Remote screen sometimes turns black
Question for the community:
Are you experiencing persistent black screens on servers without connected displays? If so, please let us know — your feedback will help us improve.
2.5.2.2 | Remote Screen Control for Windows, ARM64 Support, Auto Updates, and More
NetLock RMM Release Notes
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.
🚀 Highlights
Remote Screen Control for Windows (Initial Release)
- 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, ideal for automating password entry
- Major improvements:
- Better keyboard simulation
- Faster mirroring performance
- Improved bandwidth efficiency
- Full DPI awareness
ARM64 Architecture Support
- Native support for ARM64-based systems
- Fixed issue with installer detecting the wrong architecture
Agent Auto Updates
- Linux and macOS agents now support automatic updates
(Note: Older agents require manual upgrade. See: Upgrading Linux & macOS Agents Manually) - New setting to limit concurrent update pulls to reduce network load
⚙️ Platform Enhancements
- Tenant List now sorted alphabetically
- Last active/logged-in user added to device overview
- Fixed rare edge case where Remote Shell could hang indefinitely
- Improved Remote Agent connection stability
⏱ Monitoring & Uptime Handling
- Devices with pending updates will no longer trigger offline alerts
- Devices connecting after a server upgrade are ignored for 30 minutes to prevent alert spam
🧹 Database & Disk Usage Optimization
- New automatic database cleanup settings: define data retention periods
- Only new data is added to the history to reduce disk I/O
🌐 Web Console & UI Improvements
- Improved UX in multiple areas:
- Autofill support for tenants, locations, and more in automation dialogs
- Language translation fixes
📁 File Server Stability Fixes
- Fixed issue where missing file extensions could break uploads/downloads
- Other minor file handling improvements
🌍 Networking & Deployment
- Support for reverse proxy header forwarding for accurate IP logging
- Fixed issue with incorrect antivirus detection when multiple AVs were previously installed
New All-in-One Deployment Script
Easily deploy the full NetLock RMM stack for:
- Single IP / VPS / Bare Metal
- Reverse Proxy environments (NGINX, Traefik, etc.)
- Local Testing (not for production)
🔮 What's Next?
Before we move on to patch management, our next focus will be further enhancing the performance and responsiveness of Remote Screen Control.
More importantly, we’re preparing to launch a dedicated end-user tray icon, including:
- Remote session notifications
- Live chat with end users
- Full corporate branding support
Stay tuned!
💬 Do you have feedback for us?
If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out via email or message.
We also welcome feature requests — submit them directly on our GitHub page.
Best regards,
The NetLock RMM Support Team
2.5.1.1
- Community scripts
https://docs.netlockrmm.com/en/web-console/scripts - Auto clean up
Major Update 2.5.0.7
- 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.
- Enhanced package distribution, eliminating the need for manual package issuance.
- Introducing direct package delivery from your server to clients via your servers memory, accelerating the process regardless of hard drive speed and eliminating possible hardware wear and tear. This new feature allows insane delivery speeds and is unique on the market.
- Open Source Membership: The device limit has been removed. Monitor as many devices as you like (not anymore*)
https://blog.netlockrmm.com/2025/04/23/netlock-rmm-update-2-5-0-7/
Minor Update 2.5.0.4
Includes update 2.5.0.3: https://blog.netlockrmm.com/2025/03/26/netlock-rmm-minor-update-2-5-0-3-transparency-report/
- 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.
https://blog.netlockrmm.com/2025/03/26/netlock-rmm-minor-update-2-5-0-4/
Minor Update 2.5.0.2
- 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 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.
Minor Update 2.5.0.1
- 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.
- Improved error messages for the remote authentication dialog.
- Fixed the problem that allowed multiple admin users to be added with the same username.
- 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.
- Fixed missing translation on user add dialog.
- Added translation on remote authentification dialog.
You can upgrade your instance depending on your infrastructure by either pulling the docker images again, or if docker is not used, re issue your package in the members portal and replace the web console & server executables from your instance.
Note: The members portal will still show version 2.5.0.0 as thats tied to the server & agents update logic and updating your agents is not required with that update. That will be changed later by providing a version number for each componment with different update channels.
2.5.0.0
NetLock RMM 2.5.0.0 Release 🚀
Hi everyone,
We’re thrilled to announce the release of NetLock RMM 2.5.0.0, now with full Linux & macOS agent support! 🎉 Yes, you read that right—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!
Video Walkthrough: https://youtu.be/9S8UW8U6Af0
🖥️🐧🍏 Linux & macOS Agent
This has been the most requested feature—and it's finally here! Linux & macOS are now fully supported in NetLock RMM. 🎉
🔗 Check out the full list of supported distributions and features:
https://docs.netlockrmm.com/en/supported-os
🚀 One-Click Agent Installer
Another highly requested improvement is finally here—you no longer need to manually run PowerShell or provide parameters to install the agent! 🎉
With the new agent installer generator, you can now embed your server configuration directly into the installer executable.
✅ Windows: Right-click and run as administrator.
✅ Linux & macOS: Execute with sudo.
That’s it—fast, simple, and hassle-free! 🚀
😎 No Dependencies Required for Agent Installation
Installing the NetLock RMM agent is now easier than ever—no external dependencies needed! 🎉
✅ Windows – Just run the installer, no 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. 🎉
And this is just the beginning—more powerful features are on the way to make the API even more useful for you! Stay tuned. 🔥
💰 Pay-as-You-Go Pricing
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 – control your billing with ease
✅ Need help? – Contact us anytime!
Manage your costs effortlessly while enjoying full control over your NetLock RMM setup. 🔥
📜 Changelog & Upgrade Guide
🔗 Find more details about the changes in the changelog:
https://docs.netlockrmm.com/en/changelogs
🔗 Upgrade guide:
https://docs.netlockrmm.com/en/upgrade_guides
If you have a membership and need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Cloud users will be upgraded automatically during a maintenance window that we'll coordinate with you.
Happy monitoring! 🚀
2.0.0.0
https://blog.netlockrmm.com/2024/11/18/netlock-rmm-2-0-0-0-released/
Why are the unsigned packages not on GitHub?
https://blog.netlockrmm.com/2024/12/22/why-are-the-unsigned-packages-not-on-github/
https://docs.netlockrmm.com/en/members-portal -> Free Open Source Membership
^ Apologies for the missing source code in the 2.0.0.0 GitHub release. Future versions will have the source code packaged correctly—repository merging didn’t go as planned. However, you can still download the latest source code and compile it manually.
If you’re eager to try NetLock RMM, check out the member portal’s open-source membership. It’s straightforward and privacy-friendly. By January, I plan to simplify the process to avoid requiring a full signup. For transparency, a GitHub account will likely be needed for accessing the compiling tools of the Members Portal then.