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Network Password Manager Changelog

What's new in Network Password Manager 7.0.0

Mar 18, 2024
  • Significantly improved navigation speed thanks to added caching of the records
  • Speeded up the "Hide inaccessible folders and records" option
  • New connection windows with ability to view the password
  • Added restoring of search criteria after re-opening the Search window
  • You can see Created, Edited or Expires for the last days or hours in the Search window
  • You can also search the erased records and try to recover them if possible
  • Added additional information for attached files: Creation date and Size
  • Added opening of attached files for the Linux client
  • Added support for non-english characters for attached files and for export/import
  • Added the ability to add more than 10 additional fields
  • Fixed minimizing to the system tray
  • Fixed many small issues, improved logs

New in Network Password Manager 6.7.0 (Jul 10, 2023)

  • Added a Search button to the toolbar
  • Added Recovered folder for recovered records and folders
  • Added a compact folder view mode and the ability to hide search and detail view buttons
  • Added "Restore" and "Move" menu items to context menu of the main window taskbar icon
  • Improved database recovering
  • Improved showing version of the Server and NPM Admin in NPM Admin
  • Fixed the "Copy Password" command in the Search window
  • Fixed translating issues
  • Fixed NPM Admin disconnecting when Server was stopped
  • Fixed support of multiple monitors

New in Network Password Manager 6.6.0 (Jan 11, 2023)

  • Added a brand new password generator
  • Added generation of PIN codes
  • Added detection of password strength, entropy and cracking time
  • Added password strength indicator for the passwords
  • Added search for weak passwords
  • Added ability to disable hotkeys
  • Added hints to the several controls
  • Added ability to restore prevous record at startup
  • Improved hotkeys interface to prepare Linux support
  • Fixed editing of the additional fields
  • Fixed opening share and ssh connection

New in Network Password Manager 6.5.0 (Nov 10, 2022)

  • First release of the Linux Client version! Tested under Ubuntu 18/20, CentOS 9.
  • Please feel free to send us your experience with the NPM client on other Linux distributions.
  • Added search of the records and folders with attached files and by Expires field
  • Added saving of size for the several windows (copy, search, expired passwords, etc.)
  • Now moving records and folders available for users with "Delete" access,
  • previously this was available with "Owner" access only
  • Improved Hot Key's, now is it possible to use Shift in the Hot Key combination
  • Many internal changes to support Linux

New in Network Password Manager 6.4.0 (Oct 24, 2022)

  • Added ability to change Security Admin settings for the root folder owners
  • (should be enabled in Options.ini, AllowEditSecurityAdmin parameter)
  • Added buttons to open Url, SSH link, Program and Folder
  • They are added to support Linux platform (soon) and some Windows systems
  • Added Duplicate command for the records
  • This command was introduced in version 6.3 but wasn't declared
  • Added Czech language
  • Added more informative connection error messages
  • Added Disconnect toolbar button when client is connected
  • Some small improvements for the Star button near record name
  • Now for newly copied records, the creation time and creator are changed to the actual values
  • Fixed work with long comments (adding, editing, copying)
  • Fixed problem with incorrect date/time for the newly created and edited records
  • Fixed deleting the root folder
  • Fixed clearing the Edited flag for the records
  • Fixed shortcuts for some systems
  • Fixed disconnecting for NPM Admin
  • Fixed Audit events saving
  • Installer is improved to restore new Options.ini parameters after updating
  • Many changes to support Linux platform (soon)

New in Network Password Manager 6.3.2 (Apr 9, 2022)

  • Fixed record editing which have custom security settings
  • Changed default installer options for installation client and server parts
  • Fixed moving folders to prevent moving into it self
  • Improved database restoring

New in Network Password Manager 6.1 (Dec 5, 2021)

  • Added new fields for the records: SSH, Program, Folder
  • Now you can connect to the server via SSH, run the program, and open share with one click
  • Moreover, you can provide personal login and passwords for each of these fields
  • Added logging of the record comment and files to the history
  • Added deletion of the sensitive temp files at program startup and closing
  • Added history of changes for folders
  • Added ShowDeleted parameter to the Options.ini
  • Added /ShowDeleted and /DisableDeleted command line parameters for the silent installation
  • Increased font of the program, now this is more readable for High DPI monitors
  • Now the Edit record window and also the Custom3 field of the main window is sizeable
  • Now Export, Import, Search and Check Expiration is unavailable when the client is disconnected
  • Improved loading of deleted records and erroneous display of "+" for a folder
  • Improved Import and Export to support new record fields
  • Updated the user manual
  • Fixed hints for several controls and updated language files
  • Fixed program settings (password generator, port, minimization to system tray)
  • Fixed countdown timer on the Copy button
  • Fixed checkbox for attached files preview

New in Network Password Manager 6.0 (Oct 20, 2021)

  • Added the ability to search available records for a selected user.
  • You can easily change passwords for all records with was available for the fired users
  • Now you can get free updates for one year from the registration date.
  • Please read the License.txt to get more details about changes in licensing
  • Added editing of security to the Search window
  • Added logging for all records changing to the history
  • Added support of Windows 11. Current limitation: login isn't possible with PIN, use password
  • Added additional logs to Check database command
  • NPM Client now uses big icons by default
  • Improved internal logs
  • Improved Options.ini saving

New in Network Password Manager 5.4.1 (Jan 29, 2021)

  • Fixed exchanging of New Record and New Folder commands
  • Fixed the trial period to 60 days instead of 30 days
  • Fixed some messages

New in Network Password Manager 5.4 (Jan 19, 2021)

  • Increased records loading and navigation speed
  • Improved group membership checking
  • Improved Admin menu
  • Added additional database log
  • Improved debug mode
  • Fixed client port editing

New in Network Password Manager 5.3 (Dec 2, 2019)

  • Added determination of Microsoft Account for the Security window
  • Added search for starred records
  • Added the "DefaultDomain" option to the Options.ini file
  • Added Danish language
  • Improved support for screen scaling 125% and 150%
  • Improved logs for NPM Admin
  • Fixed the search window error

New in Network Password Manager 5.2 (Oct 28, 2019)

  • Add new options to the Options.ini file:
  • "OptionsForAll" to provide Options.ini settings for all connected clients
  • "ClientComputers" to configure the "white list" of client computers
  • "ClientComputersDeny" to configure the "black list" of client computers
  • "AdminComputersDeny" to configure the "black list" of admin computers
  • "Custom1Hide", "Custom2Hide", "Custom3Hide" to hide custome fields contents
  • Improved backup with date and time in filename. See Backup.dat file for details
  • Fixed connection for NPM Client
  • Fixed access rights expiration for passwords viewing
  • Updated Arabic, Dutch, English, German, Norwegian and Russian language files
  • Many small internal improvements

New in Network Password Manager 5.1.1 (Dec 17, 2018)

  • Fixed registration for NPM Admin

New in Network Password Manager 5.1 (Oct 17, 2018)

  • Added Norwegian language
  • Fixed work with password history and big comments
  • Fixed group membership checking for trusted domains
  • Fixed free license for 1 user

New in Network Password Manager 5.0 (Apr 25, 2017)

  • New Admin. Now you can see connected clients and admins
  • Now it is possible to connect 3 administrators and they are not subject to license restrictions
  • 4.x clients can connect to 5.x server
  • Added creating backup before database encryption
  • Uninstaller is signed to prevent warnings from the antiviruses
  • Now for change encryption password you should provide previous password

New in Network Password Manager 4.9.2 (Jan 10, 2017)

  • Fixed editing of the records and folders

New in Network Password Manager 4.9.1 (Dec 2, 2016)

  • Fixed disconnecting by timeout
  • Fixed copying and restoring of the records
  • Fixed group membership checking
  • Fixed editing of the records and folders
  • Fixed support of Japanese language

New in Network Password Manager 4.9 (Dec 2, 2016)

  • Improved support of domains which have different dns name and pre-windows 2000 name
  • Fixed licensing
  • Fixed CSV import
  • Fixed Security window opening
  • Reduced installer size

New in Network Password Manager 4.8 (Dec 2, 2016)

  • Added automatic check and repair of database during starting of NPM server
  • Added support of Windows 10
  • Added Arabic translation
  • Updated English, Dutch and Russian translations
  • Fixed memory leak in NPM Client
  • Fixed copying of the records with big comments and attachments
  • Fixed disconnecting when searching using network connection
  • Fixed group membership checking for domain users

New in Network Password Manager 4.7 (Dec 2, 2016)

  • Now you can provide the encryption password during installation
  • Added the ability to search in big comments
  • Fixed the security issue in a new context menu of the Search window
  • Fixed the Security Admin account issue with changing of access rights
  • Fixed selection of the Options during installation
  • Fixed installation for Windows 2012 R2
  • Fixed rare bugs with editing and deleting records
  • Fixed auto connect

New in Network Password Manager 4.6 (Dec 2, 2016)

  • Improved support of /DisableSaveLogin, /HideInaccessible, /DisableInaccessible, /DisableTimer
  • New file names for audit and logs: 'YYYY-MM-DD '
  • Fixed service for support Windows 2012 R2
  • Fixed /backup parameter for npmsvc.exe
  • Fixed Audit file format
  • Improved License Agreement allowing unlimited clients installation.
  • Updated Help file.
  • Added Copy Name, Copy Password, Copy Login, Copy Url commands to the Edit record window
  • Added creation of System Restore Points before uninstall
  • Added new commands to the Search window:
  • Context menu with Copy Name, Copy Login and Copy Password commands
  • "Go to record..." command. Selected record will be shown in the main NPM window

New in Network Password Manager 4.5 (Apr 7, 2015)

  • Added new access rights: Security, Delete, Passwords:
  • Security: user can edit security settings of record, add new users, but can't delete and reduce rights for owners and can't add rights that exceeding own rights
  • Delete: user can delete records and folders
  • Passwords: without this right user can view all content of record except passwords
  • Added new parameters Computer, DefaultComputer and DisableSaveLoginInfo to the Options.ini file
  • Added import from Password Safe text file
  • Added /export parameter for auto export from NPM Client. Now you can export data using batch file
  • Added several new parameters for the silent installation:
  • /DisableSaveLogin: disable saving of login info for Connect window
  • /HideInaccessible: hide inaccessible records and folders, user can change this
  • /DisableInaccessible: hide inaccessible records and folders, user can't change this
  • /DisableTimer: disable countdown timer for clipboard clearing and time of showing for the passwords
  • /UseOptions: you can copy your Options.ini next to the file setup.exe and settings from this file will be applied to clients
  • Increased speed of data loading for big databases
  • Improved import and export for better support new access rights
  • Fixed the Tab field separator processing for import
  • Fixed CSV import
  • New licensing. Please contact us to get new licenses

New in Network Password Manager 4.3.1 (Feb 12, 2014)

  • Increased speed of group membership checking for domain groups.
  • Fixed deletion of folders.
  • Now you can change time of showing for the password and clipboard clearing in the Options.ini file.

New in Network Password Manager 4.3 (Dec 19, 2013)

  • Added the Star feature for records and folders.
  • Now it is possible to convert record to folder and this record can have child items.
  • Another useful usage scenario of this feature to hide your data:
  • Convert record to folder;
  • Create records and folders;
  • Convert this folder to record.
  • Now you can disable countdown timer for clipboard clearing during installation.
  • Click on the Copy buttons with Ctrl key will disable the countdown timer.
  • Improved group membership checking for domain local groups.
  • Improved security for Security Admin user.
  • Now view and change the name and password for Security Admin it is possible only using this account.
  • Improved incremental search in folders panel. Now search begins from selected folder.
  • Fixed focus changing from folders panel to the records panel.
  • Fixed work for non-admin users.

New in Network Password Manager 4.2.1 (Nov 21, 2013)

  • Improved "Security Settings" window for remote connection.
  • Now you can view Domain and Login for users even if your computer is not member of this domain.
  • Installer: Now you can hide option "Save Login info" for the "Connect" window.
  • Fixed pasting login/password for Internet Explorer and for some other programs.
  • Added ablity to change hotkeys.
  • Added "Cancel" command for the context menu, which you can invoke using Ctrl+Alt+M.
  • Redesigned the Options window.
  • Fixed group membership checking.

New in Network Password Manager 4.2 (Oct 19, 2013)

  • Added support of Well Known security groups (Everyone, Authenticated Users, etc...).
  • Added support of trusted domains.
  • Improved support of nested groups.
  • Increased speed of checking membership in groups up to 3 times.
  • Clipboard will be cleared during 15 secs after pressing the Copy button.
  • Now the password will be shown 15 secs after pressing the Show Password button.
  • Click on the Show Password button with Ctrl key pressed - password will never be hidden.
  • Added timer countdown for the Show Password and Copy buttons.
  • Now you can change location of the database.
  • Added Estonian translation.
  • Improved CSV export/import.
  • Installer: Now you can enable/hide option "Hide inaccessible records and folders".
  • Using this feature you can use one NPM server for several departments and every department will never know about data from another department.
  • Fixed support of Windows Server 2008/2012.

New in Network Password Manager 4.1 (Jun 18, 2013)

  • Added viewing of deleted records.
  • Added incremental search (search as you type) for folders and records panels.
  • Added new license: Unlimited users
  • Added Dutch translation.
  • Improved CSV export/import.
  • Reduced cost of some licenses.
  • Improved the speed of connection.
  • Fixed the editing of security.
  • Fixed editing of big comments.
  • Now you can select free license for one user during installation.

New in Network Password Manager 4.0 (Jun 18, 2013)

  • Main features:
  • Improved interface with folders tree. First Start video
  • Added Description, Expiration and File Attachments for folders.
  • Added free license for one user. Please read release notes for details.
  • Added new user: Security Administrator. Please read release notes for details. SecurityAdmin video
  • Added new access rights: Private, Create and Navigation.
  • Added expiration for the access rigths. Please read release notes for details. Access Rights Expiration video
  • Improved command "Show password": password will be shown limited time.
  • Added Portuguese Brazilian, Chinese and Japanese languages.
  • Now it is possible to rename the Custom fields. See Options.ini file for details.
  • Added support for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012.
  • Improvements:
  • Improved audit for deletion of the records.
  • Maximized state of the windows will be restored after restarting.
  • NPM Admin will run with administrator rights under Windows 7/8.
  • Now for domain computers will be selected default domain when you add new users or groups.
  • Improved support for trusted domains.
  • Added manual backup functionality. See "Backup.bat" file in installation folder.
  • During installation Password Manager is added to the firewall exceptions list.
  • Updated help file.

New in Network Password Manager 4.0 Beta 2 (Jun 18, 2013)

  • Added free license for one user. Please read release notes for details.
  • Added Chinese language.
  • Now it is possible to rename the Custom fields. See Options.ini file for details.
  • Fixed manual backup with "Backup.bat" file.
  • NPM Admin will run with administrator rights under Windows 7/8.
  • Maximized state of the windows will be restored after restarting.
  • Improved audit for deletion of the records.
  • Fixed SecurityAdmin settings.
  • Fixed support for private records.
  • Fixed language determination for Portuguese Brazilian and Japanese.

New in Network Password Manager 4.0 Beta (Jun 18, 2013)

  • Improved interface with folders tree. First Start video
  • Added Description and Expiration fields for folders.
  • Now you can attach files to folders.
  • During installation Password Manager is added to the firewall exceptions list.
  • Improved command "Show password" : password will be shown limited time.
  • Added new user: Security Administrator. Please read release notes for details. SecurityAdmin video
  • Added new access rights: Private, Create and Navigation.
  • Added expiration for the access rigths. Please read release notes for details. Access Rights Expiration video
  • Now for domain computers will be selected default domain when you add new users or groups.
  • Improved support for trusted domains.
  • Added manual backup functionality. See "Backup.bat" file in installation folder.
  • Added new freeware license for 3 users with local connection only.
  • Added support for Windows 8, Windows Server 2012.
  • Added Portuguese Brazilian and Japanese languages.

New in Network Password Manager 3.4 (Jan 11, 2013)

  • Added new version cheching.
  • Added Greek language.
  • Added installation for current user.
  • Improved AdminComputers restriction.
  • Improved silent installation.
  • New links and copyright information.
  • Updated Help file.
  • Some small improvements.

New in Network Password Manager 3.3 (Jan 19, 2012)

  • Added search for folders.
  • Added search for custom fields.
  • Fixed several minor bugs.

New in Network Password Manager 3.2 (Nov 29, 2010)

  • Support of Windows 7.
  • Installation: added AutoBackup function.
  • Fixed bug: encryption of traffic for some computers.
  • Many small improvements.

New in Network Password Manager 3.1 (Nov 23, 2009)

  • Audit: added new events (connect/disconnect, read).
  • Fixed bug: incorrect limitation of password history.
  • Fixed bug: using custom port settings.
  • Many small improvements.

New in Network Password Manager 3.0 (Jul 21, 2009)

  • Added encryption of traffic.
  • Ability to hide inaccessible folders and records.
  • Support of Windows 2008.
  • User interface: new language - French.
  • New option: restore previous folder at startup.

New in Network Password Manager 2.7 (Feb 16, 2009)

  • Improved authorization system.
  • New useful report file: logins.log.
  • Main window: visual improvements.

New in Network Password Manager 2.6 (Oct 13, 2008)

  • Ability to export/import custom fields.
  • Ability to find current editor of locked record.

New in Network Password Manager 2.4 (Oct 10, 2007)

  • Ability to run attached files.
  • Improved help system.
  • Fixed several minor bugs.

New in Network Password Manager 2.3 (Dec 3, 2006)

  • User interface: new languages - German, Italian and Russian.
  • Ability to restrict access to the NPM Admin tool (see options.ini file).
  • Support of Microsoft Windows Vista.
  • Many small improvements.

New in Network Password Manager 2.2 (Aug 10, 2006)

  • AutoLogon option.
  • AutoExport function: npmclient.exe /export.
  • Improved Audit function.
  • Many small improvements.