Release Notes

Stay up to date on Hexnode’s latest releases, updates and fixes.

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1 week ago Feb 17, 2026

Introducing Hexnode XDR

Security should not live in a separate silo away from device management. Hexnode XDR bridges the gap, allowing you to bring monitoring, investigation, and response into the same ecosystem as your managed devices. By integrating Hexnode XDR with your UEM instance, you no longer need to switch between disconnected tools to understand what happened on…

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3 weeks ago Feb 05, 2026

Bulk Actions, Now With Guardrails

One click shouldn’t change everything. A new control adds a safety layer to bulk device actions, helping teams avoid large-scale mistakes while keeping technicians free to work on individual devices.  Disable Bulk Actions Using Custom Roles   Hexnode now provides an option to limit whether technicians can execute actions on multiple devices using a permission in Custom Roles.  While creating or editing a role, the “Execute actions…

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3 weeks ago Feb 05, 2026

LAPS isn't just for Windows anymore 

Hexnode UEM introduces Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) support for macOS, extending secure local administrator password management beyond Windows devices. macOS LAPS automatically rotates local administrator passwords to reduce the risks associated with reused or long-lived credentials and to minimize exposure of privileged accounts. Note that macOS LAPS features are available as an add-on. To learn more…

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3 weeks ago Feb 05, 2026

Say Hello to Lost Mode for macOS devices

We are thrilled to announce a major security update for macOS device management. You can now remotely lock and track lost or stolen macOS devices directly from the Hexnode console, ensuring your corporate data remains protected even when hardware goes missing. Key Benefits Enable/Disable Lost Mode: A dedicated workflow to Enable Lost Mode for macOS…

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3 weeks ago Feb 05, 2026

Elevate your ROM devices to Device Owner Status in a Single Click

Hey everyone! We are absolutely thrilled to pull back the curtain on a game-changing addition to the Hexnode Remote Action toolkit! We know how much you love the power of remote actions—that "single-click magic" that turns complex configurations into a swift, seamless task. Today, we’re taking that efficiency to a whole new level for your…

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3 weeks ago Feb 05, 2026

Meet the upgraded Incidents Tab!

We’re excited to roll out a set of new features and improvements in the Incidents tab designed to make managing and tracking incidents smoother, faster, and more intuitive. New Subtabs Added: To help you categorize and resolve issues more efficiently, we have introduced new specialized subtabs: Apps: Track application management incidents, including vulnerabilities, VPP license/failure…

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3 weeks ago Feb 05, 2026

Introducing Automation Templates

Introducing the Templates subtab under the Automate tab—your new hub for one-click, expert-level automation. We're kicking things off with the highly requested workflow: Upgrade to Windows 11.  We know that transitioning an entire organization to a new Windows OS version can feel like a high-wire act, but we’re here to give you a safety net.  Upgrade to Windows 11 without the complexity OS updates are often slowed down by custom scripting, inconsistent…

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3 weeks ago Feb 05, 2026

Policies now live for co-managed Windows devices!

We are excited to announce a significant expansion of our Windows management capabilities. Previously, policies were restricted to devices managed solely by Hexnode. With this update, you can now deploy powerful configurations as policies to co-managed Windows devices. What’s New? This enhancement allows for deeper customization and tighter control over your Windows fleet, even when…

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1 month ago Jan 12, 2026

Say hello to user-specific app deployment!

We are excited to introduce a powerful enhancement that gives IT admins significantly more control and precision when deploying applications on macOS devices. You can now deploy applications directly to a specific user account, eliminating the need for system-wide installations or complex workarounds. This ensures the right apps reach the right users, exactly when and…

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1 month ago Jan 12, 2026

Unseen and Uninterrupted: Hide Remote View Notifications on Windows!

We’re excited to unveil a smart new enhancement to Hexnode’s Remote View feature on Windows devices. Maintenance and troubleshooting should be seamless--not a distraction. With our latest release, we’re giving IT administrators the power to work behind the scenes without leaving a trace on the end-user's screen.  🚀 What’s New: "Hide Remote View Notifications"  Managing unattended devices like digital signage, point-of-sale (POS) systems,…

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1 month ago Jan 12, 2026

Remote Sessions Supercharged: Control More Devices at Once

We’re excited to introduce Multi-Session Support in Remote View — a powerful upgrade that makes remote troubleshooting faster, smoother, and more flexible. Remote View used to allow only one active session at a time, and trying to access a second device would show a “session already exists” message. That restriction is gone, making multitasking effortless.…

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1 month ago Jan 12, 2026

Meet the new Hexnode App Settings policy for macOS 

Hexnode is releasing a new Hexnode App Settings policy for macOS, allowing IT admins to configure Hexnode app-related settings from a single place. Available settings: Show Hexnode app shortcut on menu bar Choose whether to display the Hexnode app shortcut in the macOS menu bar. Install/Update Hexnode Remote Assist App Enable or disable the automatic installation and update of the Hexnode…