What's New in ProjectSend r1945

Powerful new features to enhance your file sharing experience with custom fields, improved enterprise authentication, and a more polished user interface

Dedicated to Palestine

This release is dedicated to the people of Palestine, who continue to endure unimaginable suffering and loss. We stand in solidarity with those facing genocide, and honor the resilience of the Palestinian people in their struggle for justice, dignity, and freedom.

Server-Side File Encryption

Enterprise-grade file encryption with AES-256-GCM authenticated encryption for files at rest. Protect sensitive data with optional or mandatory encryption that works seamlessly with both local and external storage, ensuring your files remain secure whether stored on-premises or in the cloud.

AES-256-GCM Encryption
Military-grade authenticated encryption with per-file encryption keys
Flexible Encryption Policies
Configure optional or mandatory encryption with per-upload control
Transparent Decryption
Automatic streaming decryption on download with no user intervention required
Cloud Storage Compatible
Works seamlessly with S3, Azure, and other external storage providers
File Encryption Configuration

Advanced Permissions & Role Management

Complete overhaul of the permissions system with granular control and custom role creation. Create new roles from scratch or customize existing ones with precise permission settings for ultimate flexibility in user access management.

Custom Role Creation
Create entirely new roles tailored to your organization's needs
Granular Permission Control
Fine-tune each permission individually for precise access control
Role Customization
Modify existing roles to better fit your workflow requirements
Enhanced Security
Improved security architecture with consistent permission checking
Advanced Permissions System

Expanded Theme Gallery

From 3 to 9 beautiful themes! The new theme system supports customizable settings and can be applied to both admin areas and public file lists/download pages for a completely branded experience.

9 Professional Themes
Tripled the theme selection with modern, responsive designs
Public Page Theming
Apply themes to public file lists and download pages
Theme-Specific Settings
New system supports custom theme options (available in select themes)
Consistent Branding
Unified visual experience across all client-facing pages
New Theme Gallery

Email Templates & Themes

Revolutionary email template system with visual editor and multiple professional themes. Create stunning, branded emails that match your organization's identity with an intuitive interface and powerful customization options.

Visual Email Editor
WYSIWYG editor for easy email template customization
Multiple Email Themes
Choose from professional email designs that match your brand
Dynamic Variables
Smart placeholders for personalized email content
Template Management
Organize and manage all email templates from one interface
Email Templates Editor

Custom Fields System

Comprehensive custom field management for enhanced data collection. Super administrators can now create and manage additional fields for both clients and users, enabling organizations to collect and store custom information beyond standard profile data.

Multiple Field Types
Support for text fields, textareas, select dropdowns, and checkboxes
Flexible Application
Fields can be applied to users, clients, or both
Visibility Controls
Configure whether fields are visible to clients or admin-only
Smart Ordering
Drag-and-drop field ordering for optimal form layout
Custom Fields Management Interface

External Storage Integrations

Seamless integration with cloud storage providers for scalable file management. Connect to AWS S3 buckets and choose between local or external storage for uploads, plus import existing external files into your ProjectSend database.

AWS S3 Integration
Connect directly to your Amazon S3 buckets for cloud storage
Flexible Upload Destinations
Choose between local server storage or external cloud storage per upload
External File Import
Import existing files from external storage into ProjectSend database
Hybrid Storage Management
Files remain in external storage while being managed through ProjectSend
External Storage Configuration

Download Limits

Control file distribution with configurable download limits per file. Set per-user limits or total download caps to prevent excessive distribution, with automatic enforcement and IP-based abuse prevention for anonymous downloads.

Flexible Limit Types
Choose between per-user limits or total download caps per file
Automatic Enforcement
Limits enforced before download starts with clear error messages
Abuse Prevention
IP-based tracking prevents malicious users from bypassing limits
Uploader Exemption
File uploaders can always download their own files without limit
Download Limits Configuration

Enhanced LDAP/Active Directory Integration

Streamlined enterprise authentication with dynamic role management. The LDAP authentication system has been significantly improved to provide better integration with enterprise directory services and more flexible user management.

Dynamic Role Selection
LDAP default roles pulled directly from the database
Smart Fallbacks
Automatic fallback to Client role when custom roles unavailable
Improved User Creation
Enhanced local account creation process for LDAP users
Better Configuration
More intuitive setup with dynamic role loading
LDAP Configuration Interface

System Auto Update

Streamlined update process with automatic system updates that keep your ProjectSend installation current with the latest features, security patches, and improvements without manual intervention.

Automatic Updates
System automatically checks and applies updates when available
Database Migration
Seamless database schema updates with automatic migration handling
Security Patches
Immediate deployment of critical security updates
Zero Downtime
Updates apply with minimal service interruption
Featured Update Channel Selection
Choose between stable or beta update channels in sys.config.php using define('UPDATE_CHANNEL', 'stable'); or define('UPDATE_CHANNEL', 'beta');
System Auto Update Interface

Disk Quota Management

Comprehensive storage management with per-account quota limits. Administrators can set individual storage limits for users and clients, preventing any single account from consuming excessive server storage space while providing real-time usage tracking and enforcement.

Per-Account Quotas
Set individual storage limits for each user and client account
Real-Time Usage Tracking
Visual progress bars and live quota information during file uploads
Automatic Enforcement
Frontend and backend validation prevents quota overruns before upload starts
Default Quota Settings
Configure default storage limits for new client accounts
Disk Quota Management Interface

Redesigned File Editor

Complete redesign of the file editor with modern tabbed interface, bulk operations, and comprehensive file information display. The new editor provides a streamlined workflow for editing single or multiple files with powerful bulk actions and mobile-optimized views.

Tabbed Interface
Organized content into logical tabs: Basic Info, Expiration, Download Limit, Visibility, Assignment, and Organization
File Information Panel
Dedicated sidebar displaying file metadata, preview thumbnails, dimensions, file type, and upload details
Sticky Bulk Actions Panel
Centralized panel for multi-file editing with options to copy settings from any file to all others, eliminating repetitive sections
Mobile-Optimized Layout
Responsive design with stacked sections on mobile devices for optimal editing experience on any screen size
Redesigned File Editor Interface

Regenerate Thumbnails

Powerful thumbnail regeneration tool with advanced filtering and customization options. Generate thumbnails for selected image types with custom dimensions and filter by date ranges for precise control over your image processing needs.

Selective Image Types
Choose specific image formats (JPG, PNG, GIF) for thumbnail generation
Custom Dimensions
Set specific width and height parameters for generated thumbnails
Date Range Filtering
Filter files by upload date to process only specific time periods
Batch Processing
Process multiple images efficiently with progress tracking
Regenerate Thumbnails Interface

Enhanced User Interface

Modern interaction patterns and improved user experience. Multiple interface improvements provide a more polished and professional experience throughout the application.

Form Improvements

Unsaved Changes Warning
Automatic detection when leaving forms with unsaved data
Data Preservation
Form data preserved when validation fails
Required Field Indicators
Clear visual indicators for mandatory fields
Enhanced User Interface - Unsaved Changes Warning

Misc Improvements

Additional improvements and refinements that enhance the overall ProjectSend experience with better security, stability, and customization options.

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Security Fixes

Multiple security vulnerabilities addressed and patched

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Stability Improvements

Enhanced system reliability and reduced error occurrences

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Favicon Customization

Upload custom favicon files in Options → Branding section

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Remember Me Option

New Remember me checkbox on the login form for persistent sessions

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Multiple CAPTCHA Methods

Choose from reCAPTCHA v2, reCAPTCHA v3, or Cloudflare Turnstile for bot protection

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