Octopus Authentication Server 6.8.5
Cloud Release Announcement
Release date: February 5, 2026
Applies to: Cloud deployments
Applies to: Cloud deployments
Overview
Octopus Authentication Server version 6.8.5 delivers important security hardening, enhanced administrative controls, and usability improvements across authentication flows, the Management Console, and the Octopus mobile app — while maintaining the highest enterprise security standards for cloud environments.
What’s New in 6.8.5
- Distributed Workstations Vault Security Hardening with a new Minimum Supported ADPA Version setting
- Octopus Mobile App Visibility Controls for maps and password-rotation notifications
- Show AD Credentials on Mobile Home Screen for OTP-enrolled users after biometric approval
- Enhanced Entra ID Cloud Support for commercial and government environments
- OIDC Authorization Code Flow with Client Secret for improved service authentication security
- Management Console Session Timeout Control (1–24 hours)
- Reduced Bypass Token Validity to a maximum of 18 hours
- Multiple Stability and Compatibility Fixes across authentication and directory services
Bug Fix Highlights
- WS-Fed authentication redirect issues after failed sign-in
- Password change failures with Agent interaction
- Directory group search reliability improvements
- Mac workstation name length limitation resolved
- Compatibility Mode toggle issues fixed
Useful Links
Recommendation: Review the release notes and Admin Guide before enabling new security-related settings, and ensure client Agents and mobile applications are updated to the latest supported versions to fully benefit from the enhancements introduced in version 6.8.5.