We are pleased to announce the release of Minarca 6.2.0, a new version that marks an important milestone in the evolution of the solution, both on the server and client sides.
This release brings highly anticipated features, concrete improvements for everyday use, and further enhances the platform's reliability and maintainability.
Here is an overview of the most significant changes👇
Increased control for administrators (Server)
User management takes a big step forward:
Deletion of user accounts, with or without their data.
Deactivation of user accounts.
Enhanced activity log, allowing you to track actions and add comments on users and repositories.
Support for OAuth authentication, facilitating integration with modern environments (feature sponsored by Orion Digital Services).
These new features enhance governance, traceability, and security in Minarca environments.
Improved performance and compatibility
This version also emphasizes robustness:
- Faster loading of user deposits thanks to caching.
- Update of supported platforms, including recent versions of Ubuntu and Debian.
- Thorough cleaning, with the abandonment of obsolete technologies and the updating of dependencies and end-of-life platforms.
The result: a healthier, more modern, more stable, and easier-to-maintain foundation.
New experimental client-side feature: IMAP backup
Minarca 6.2.0 introduces a highly anticipated new feature:
✨ Backing up email accounts via IMAP (minarca imap-backup)
- Compatible with Microsoft and Google, including OAuth support.
- Designed to simplify the protection of business emails.
If you try out this feature, feel free to share your experience in the Google group Minarca.
Simplified user experience and deployment
Numerous improvements make Minarca even more enjoyable to use:
- Better file security management, especially on Windows.
- Clearer dialogues and better error handling.
- Enhanced documentation:
- silent installation,
- reverse proxy configuration (Apache and Nginx),
- best deployment practices.
Not to mention translation updates, including French and Brazilian Portuguese 🇫🇷🇧🇷.
Enhanced reliability
Finally, this version fixes a large number of issues affecting:
- the restoring process,
- exclusion management,
- notifications,
- behaviors specific to Linux, Windows, and macOS.
These fixes contribute to a more stable and predictable experience for both end users and administrators.
And much more...
This article covers only a selection of the changes most relevant to a public announcement.
👉 To discover all the new features, fixes, and technical changes, we invite you to consult the complete changelog at Minarca Client 6.2.0 and Minarca Server 6.2.0.
Thank you for your trust and enjoy the update! 💙