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Twingate is a zero-trust network access platform that securely connects remote users and devices to private resources without VPNVPNA virtual private network, an encrypted tunnel between devices or networks. It carries traffic across another network as though the endpoints had a private connection..
Twingate is a commercial secure-access platform, delivered as a cloud-managed service with lightweight Connectors deployed into private networks or homelab environments, that brokers access to internal applications, infrastructure, and SaaSSaaSSoftware delivered over the internet and run on the provider's infrastructure, so the buyer pays a subscription instead of installing or operating anything locally. without exposing a network perimeter. It targets IT and network administrators who manage remote access and compliance for distributed teams, offering role-based admin controls, JITJITA runtime compilation strategy where code is translated from an intermediate form to native machine instructions at execution time, giving tools the speed of compiled code without sacrificing dynamic flexibility. access requests with approval workflows, SSH resource support without key distribution, and audit logging that exports to SIEMSIEMSecurity information and event management, collecting logs from many systems and correlating events to find suspicious activity. Analysts use it to investigate alerts and incidents. tools. Its documentation frames it explicitly as a VPN replacement, positioning Zero Trust access control against traditional network-level VPNsVPNsA virtual private network, an encrypted tunnel between devices or networks. It carries traffic across another network as though the endpoints had a private connection.. Deployment guides cover platforms from Ubuntu to Ubiquiti, ZimaOS, and CasaOS, and clients run across macOS, Windows, iOS, with Linux support catching up. Launched in 2020 and still shipping regularly, with a release just 37 days old, the project shows active, ongoing development.
Twingate is a zero-trust network access platform that securely connects remote users and devices to private resources without VPN.
Who accessed a sensitive production resource, and did they authenticate correctly along the way?
Authentication Audit Logs record per-event success and failure data for client logins, resource access attempts, and MFA setup, and can be exported to a SIEM for correlation with the rest of the incident timeline.
Can a user get into this resource right now without me handing out standing access?
JIT Access Request workflows grant time-limited access from one hour to seven days, either gated behind explicit admin approval or auto-approved with the attempt still logged for audit.
Who is allowed to approve access to this resource, and does it have to be me?
Resource Approvers can be set as one or more Groups on a per-resource basis, so the owning team clears its own requests without being handed full Admin rights.
Who connected to this server over SSH, and can I prove what they did there?
SSH Resources route sessions through identity-provider authentication and certificate-based access at the gateway, with every session recorded to stdout in asciicast format for SIEM forwarding or playback.
Which parts of my network are seeing errors or unusual traffic drops right now?
Connector Health Metrics and downloadable Network Health Summary reports show data transferred, error rates, and per-user connectivity over a chosen timeframe.
Did someone quietly change how traffic for a resource gets routed?
every routing-mode change, including per-address bypasses that send traffic straight through the local OS instead of the Connector, is written to the audit log with the resource it applied to.
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+Zero Trust Network Access4 capabilitiesTwingate's core function is controlling which users and devices can reach private resources, replacing broad network access with resource-level enforcement. Access is brokered through Connectors and a relay without exposing resources directly to the internet.▸
+Just-in-Time (JIT) Access RequestsshippedGrants users time-limited access to specific resources on demand, with admin approval or auto-approve modes available.20 releases · 3 other sources · first seen Feb 2021▸
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Enables delegation of JIT Access Request approvals to designated Groups on a per-Resource basis, without granting full Admin privileges.
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Supports two approval modes: require explicit admin approval or auto-approve for audit-only tracking.
JIT Access Requests · seen Jul 2026
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Enables break glass incident response protocols by controlling and logging access to sensitive Resources.
JIT Access Requests · seen Jul 2026
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New JIT Access Request workflows let admins grant users on-demand, time-limited access to Resources (1 hour to 7 days).
JIT Access Requests · seen Jul 2026
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Supports configuring one or more Groups as Resource Approvers, letting resource-owning teams manage their own access requests.
Resource Approvers · seen Jul 2026
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Adds the ability to configure one or more Groups as Resource Approvers for any Resource, enabling non-Admin users to review and approve JIT Access Requests.
Resource Approvers · Dec 2025
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Enable a JIT workflow requiring admin approval for a sensitive Resource — ideal for production databases or critical infrastructure in incident response scenarios.$ In the Admin Console, go to the target Resource > Access > Enable Just-in-Time Access, set approval mode to 'Require Admin Approval', and configure the maximum access duration (e.g., 4 hours).
JIT Access Requests · seen Jul 2026
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Delegate JIT access approvals for a sensitive resource to its owning team so Admins aren't a bottleneck.$ In the Admin Console, go to Resources > select a Resource > Access > Resource Approvers, then add one or more Groups whose members should review and approve Access Requests for that Resource.
Resource Approvers · seen Jul 2026
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Configure auto-approved JIT access for a Resource where access needs to be audited but not gated — useful for low-risk Resources where logging is the primary goal.$ In the Admin Console, go to the target Resource > Access > Enable Just-in-Time Access, set approval mode to 'Auto-Approve', and set the maximum access duration (e.g., 1 day).
JIT Access Requests · seen Jul 2026
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+Resource and Client Status VisibilityshippedLets users see which resources they are permitted to reach and check whether their Twingate client is currently connected.3 releases · 2 other sources · first seen Sep 2021▸
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Adds Resource Authentication State view in the client showing current auth status and time-to-expiry for each resource
Resource authentication states in clients · Sep 2022
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Enables manual authentication trigger for a specific resource directly from the client interface
Resource authentication states in clients · Sep 2022
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Adds device support to the Admin API, including updating device trusted status
Service Accounts & Headless Clients · Sep 2021
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Show Resources available to the authenticated user (read-only).$ twingate resources
Show current Twingate client connection status (read-only).$ twingate status
+Per-Address Bypass RoutingshippedLets admins route specific addresses directly through the local OS instead of through Twingate, with all routing changes logged.2 releases▸
Also counts toward: Administrative audit log
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Audit-logs every routing-mode change on a Resource, making bypass decisions explicit and traceable rather than invisible gaps.
Resource Exclusions · seen Jul 2026
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Enables per-address bypass routing so specific addresses within a broader Resource scope (e.g., a public subdomain under a wildcarded corporate domain) go directly via the local OS, skipping Twingate Connectors and Relay.
Resource Exclusions · seen Jul 2026
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+HTTP Proxy ModeshippedRoutes access to protected resources over standard HTTP/HTTPS connections where direct tunnelling is not possible.1 release▸
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New HTTP Proxy Mode enables secure access to Twingate-protected resources over standard HTTP/HTTPS connections.
Userspace Networking · seen Jul 2026
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+SSH Access and Session Security2 capabilitiesTwingate registers servers as SSH resources and handles certificate-based authentication so users can connect without managing keys. Every session is recorded in a replayable format for audit or SIEM ingestion.▸
+SSH Session RecordingshippedRecords the full output of every SSH session in asciicast format, which can be replayed or forwarded to a SIEM.4 releases · 1 other source · first seen Aug 2026▸
Also counts toward: SIEM forwarding
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Twingate injects a JWT identifying the user plus custom headers carrying user and group attributes into requests to protected web apps, enabling integration with both legacy and modern apps without requiring re-authentication at the app layer.
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Enables passing user-identifying JWTs to protected web applications
Privileged Access for Web Apps · Aug 2026
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Enables passing custom headers containing user and group attributes to protected web applications
Privileged Access for Web Apps · Aug 2026
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Records every SSH session to stdout in asciicast format, ready to forward to a SIEM or replay for audit review.
Privileged Access for SSH · seen Jul 2026
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Enable SSH Resource session recording output for forwarding to a SIEM — navigate in the Twingate Admin Console to configure the SSH Resource.$ In the Admin Console, go to Resources > Add Resource, select SSH as the resource type, specify your server address, and enable session recording to capture asciicast output for SIEM forwarding.
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+SSH Resource AccessshippedBrokers SSH connections to registered servers using certificate-based authentication, removing the need to distribute SSH keys to users.4 releases · first seen May 2026▸
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Enables identity-provider authentication for SSH sessions through the Twingate Identity Firewall, eliminating credential sprawl and bastion hosts.
Privileged Access for SSH · seen Jul 2026
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Adds SSH Resources: register servers and VMs in Twingate and let users connect via existing SSH tools without managing or distributing SSH keys.
Privileged Access for SSH · seen Jul 2026
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Gateway handles certificate-based authentication to target servers on behalf of users, removing the need for per-user SSH key management.
Privileged Access for SSH · seen Jul 2026
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Adds the ability to register servers and VMs as SSH Resources in Twingate
Privileged Access for SSH · May 2026
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+Monitoring, Logging, and Reporting3 capabilitiesThe tool surfaces authentication events, network health metrics, and connector performance data to support compliance auditing and operational troubleshooting. Logs and reports can be exported or synced to external SIEMs.▸
+Network Health ReportingshippedProduces downloadable network health reports showing data transferred, error rates, and connection efficiency across chosen timeframes.13 releases · 1 other source · first seen Sep 2021▸
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New downloadable Network Health Summary reports surface metrics such as data transferred and errors across configurable timeframes.
Network Health Summaries · seen Jul 2026
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Extends existing active user reports with per-user network health data points, enabling admin-level visibility into individual user connectivity.
Network Health Summaries · seen Jul 2026
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Adds downloadable Network Health Summaries report containing metrics like data transferred and errors over specified timeframes.
Network Health Summaries · Dec 2025
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Extends existing active user reports to provide similar network health data points on a per-user level.
Network Health Summaries · Dec 2025
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Displays total count of currently connected devices on the Devices page
Connected state for devices · Sep 2022
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Adds visible device connectivity state across Device and User pages in the Admin Console
Connected state for devices · Sep 2022
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Download a network health summary to review error rates and data transfer volumes across your Twingate network for a given period.$ In the Admin Console, go to Reports > Network Health Summaries, select your desired timeframe, and click Download to export the report.
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+Authentication Audit LogsshippedRecords success and failure events for logins, resource access attempts, and MFA setup, with export and SIEM sync options.8 releases · first seen Feb 2021▸
Shared capability: Multi-factor authentication
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New Authentication Audit Logs surface per-event success and failure data for Client logins, Resource access attempts, and MFA setup.
Authentication Audit Logs · seen Jul 2026
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Enables export and sync of authentication event data for SIEM ingestion, compliance auditing, and troubleshooting workflows.
Authentication Audit Logs · seen Jul 2026
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Adds Authentication Audit Logs to track success and failure events for Client logins, Resource access attempts, MFA setup, and more
Authentication Audit Logs · Mar 2026
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Adds Authentication Audit Logs for Client logins, Resource access attempts, and MFA setups
Authentication Audit Logs · Mar 2026
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Sends admin notifications about when and why users accessed sensitive auto-locked resources
Automatic approval for usage-based auto-lock · Mar 2025
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Configures Twingate to send audit logs in JSON format to a selected AWS S3 bucket every 5 minutes.
Export Audit Logs to AWS S3 · Nov 2023
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+Connector Health MetricsshippedShows admins real-time traffic patterns and connection efficiency metrics at the individual Connector level.1 release▸
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New Connector Health Metrics provide admins visibility into network traffic patterns and connection efficiency via real-time data.
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+Administration and Access Control5 capabilitiesAdmins manage the platform through a console that supports scoped roles, API key lifecycle management, and flexible search across users, resources, and devices. Controls are designed to limit blast radius during incidents and to delegate responsibilities appropriately.▸
+Role-Based Admin AccessshippedProvides scoped admin roles so that billing access, for example, can be granted without exposing the rest of the Admin Console.8 releases · 3 other sources · first seen Jul 2026▸
Also counts toward: Role-based access control
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Adds an Internet Security role that lets admins delegate DNS filtering and Exit Network management, Internet Security analytics, and report creation to users without granting full administrative access.︀︄︇︀︅︉︀︅︀︀︃︀︀︅︅︀︅︊︀︄︆︀︃︄
Internet Security role · Oct 2026
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Adds a Helpdesk role assignable to support staff, granting read-only access to select Admin Console areas plus scoped support actions: resetting MFA, verifying and unverifying devices, and managing trusted serial numbers.
changelog · Aug 2026
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Helpdesk role holders receive read-only access to selected Admin Console areas, scoping their visibility to what is needed for troubleshooting.
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Introduces the Helpdesk Admin role, allowing administrators to grant support staff limited access without full administrative privileges
Helpdesk Admin Role · Aug 2026
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New Billing Admin role lets admins grant billing-only access to users who need to manage plans and payments without exposing the rest of the Admin Console.
Billing Admin Role · seen Jul 2026
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Restricts Billing admins to the Billing page, preventing access to other Admin Console settings
Billing Admin Role · Jul 2026
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Upcoming role changes During the week of October 19, 2026, the Support role will be renamed to Viewer, and the Support and DevOps roles will no longer be able to view some pages.
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Twingate supports several admin roles, each providing different permissions across the Twingate Admin Console. users have read-only permissions across the entire Admin Console. Internet Security users have read and write capabilities in the Internet Security tab of the Admin Console.
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Restrict a finance team member to billing management only, keeping them out of network and access settings.$ In the Admin Console, go to Team > Users, select the user, and assign the Billing Admin role under their role settings.
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+Admin Console SearchshippedSupports multi-term and exact-phrase search across users, resources, and devices within the Admin Console.7 releases · 3 other sources · first seen Nov 2021▸
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Supports multi-term search across users, Resources, and devices in the Admin Console.
Granular Admin Console search · seen Jul 2026
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Enables exact-phrase matching by wrapping search terms in double quotation marks (e.g., Grafana Dashboard).
Granular Admin Console search · seen Jul 2026
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Admin Console search now supports multi-term queries across users, Resources, and devices
Granular Admin Console search · Dec 2025
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Adds support for double-quoted phrases (e.g., Grafana Dashboard) to perform exact-match searches in the Admin Console
Granular Admin Console search · Dec 2025
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Adds support for multiple search terms in Admin Console searches across users, Resources, and devices
Granular Admin Console search · Dec 2025
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Admin Console search now supports exact-match phrases by wrapping text in double quotation marks
Granular Admin Console search · Dec 2025
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Quickly locate a specific resource by its full name when a broad search returns too many results.$ In the Admin Console, navigate to Resources and enter "Grafana Dashboard" (with double quotes) in the search bar to return only exact matches.
Granular Admin Console search · seen Jul 2026
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Find users or resources with multiple keywords in the Admin Console search bar.$ type: admin user grafana dashboard
Granular Admin Console search · Dec 2025
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Perform an exact-match search for a specific phrase like Grafana Dashboard in the Admin Console.$ type: "Grafana Dashboard"
Granular Admin Console search · Dec 2025
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+Connector Deployment GuidesshippedProvides step-by-step deployment guides for Connectors across a range of environments, accessible directly from the Admin Console.6 releases · 2 other sources · first seen Sep 2023▸
Also counts toward: Self-hosted deployment
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Improves Connector Deployment page UX to make it easier to find the right deployment method for your environment.
Connector Deployment Page Improvements · seen Jul 2026
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Adds step-by-step Connector deployment guides for Ubiquiti, ZimaOS, and CasaOS environments in the Admin Console.
Connector Deployment Page Improvements · seen Jul 2026
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Adds steps UI guidance for deploying Connectors on Ubiquiti, ZimaOS, and CasaOS
Connector Deployment Page Improvements · Jun 2026
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Adds ability to deploy Twingate Connectors via the Kubernetes Operator in version v0.2.0.
Kubernetes Operator v0.2.0 · Jan 2024
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Enables automatic update management for deployed Connectors within the Kubernetes cluster.
Kubernetes Operator v0.2.0 · Jan 2024
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Allows installation of the Twingate macOS Client via direct download without requiring the Mac App Store or an Apple ID
Standalone macOS Client · Sep 2023
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Deploy a Twingate Connector into a ZimaOS or CasaOS homelab environment using the new guided workflow.$ In the Admin Console, go to the Connector Deployment page, select your target environment (Ubiquiti, ZimaOS, or CasaOS), and follow the step-by-step deployment guide.
Connector Deployment Page Improvements · seen Jul 2026
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Follow the new in-console guide to deploy a Twingate Connector on a home lab running CasaOS.$ In the Admin Console, go to Connectors > Deploy and select 'CasaOS' from the environment dropdown
Connector Deployment Page Improvements · Jun 2026
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+API Key ManagementshippedLets admins create, rename, adjust permissions, and temporarily disable API keys without needing to rotate or replace them.6 releases · 2 other sources · first seen Dec 2025▸
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Enables editing of existing API keys to rename them, update their permissions, or disable/enable them without generating new keys.
API key modification · seen Jul 2026
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Adds the ability to modify existing API keys: rename them, change their associated permissions, and disable/enable them without regeneration.
API key modification · Dec 2025
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Adds ability to modify permissions on existing API keys
API key modification · Dec 2025
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Adds ability to rename API keys after creation
API key modification · Dec 2025
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Adds ability to disable/enable existing API keys
API key modification · Dec 2025
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Enables temporary pausing of API keys via in-place disabling, streamlining post-creation management workflows.
API key modification · Dec 2025
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example
Temporarily pause an API key during an incident response without rotating credentials — re-enable it once the situation is resolved.$ In the Twingate Admin Console, go to Settings > API > API Keys, select the key, and toggle Disable/Enable or update its permissions.
API key modification · seen Jul 2026
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Use UI steps to manage key lifecycle without regeneration.$ Navigate to the Twingate Console API Keys section, select a key, and use the 'Rename', 'Permissions', or 'Disable/Enable' controls.
API key modification · Dec 2025
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+Admin Console Table CustomisationshippedLets admins resize and reset Admin Console table columns, with each user's preferences saved individually.1 release · 2 other sources · first seen Aug 2026▸
Also counts toward: Web management console
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Admins can resize table column widths in the Admin Console by hovering over a column edge and dragging, with sizing saved per-user and a reset-to-default option available.
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Admin Console Adjustable Column Widths Aug 5, 2026 Admins can now resize table column widths in the Admin Console to fit their workflow. Hover over a column's edge, then click and drag to set the width you want. Reset to the default column width sizing anytime.
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Customize the Admin Console table layout to prioritize key identifiers like Network ID or Resource Name.$ In the Admin Console, hover over a column header's right edge until the resize cursor appears, then click and drag to adjust width. Refreshes will remember this layout.
Admin Console Adjustable Column Widths · Aug 2026
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+Client Flexibility and Deployment2 capabilitiesThe Twingate client is designed to run in constrained and automated environments as well as standard user workstations. Users can be signed into multiple accounts simultaneously and manage connections without logging out.▸
+Linux Client Userspace NetworkingshippedRuns the Linux client in userspace without elevated privileges, making it usable inside containers, CI/CD pipelines, and restricted environments.5 releases · 6 other sources · first seen Sep 2022▸
Also counts toward: CI/CD pipeline integration
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Supports headless and restricted environments, enabling use in CI/CD pipelines, Docker containers, and developer workstations without admin access.
Userspace Networking · seen Jul 2026
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New userspace networking mode for the Twingate Linux Client eliminates the need for root or elevated privileges.
Userspace Networking · seen Jul 2026
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New userspace networking mode for the Linux client allows deployment in restricted environments without root privileges.
Userspace Networking · Dec 2025
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Adds support for Virtualized Linux environments on ARM-based Apple Silicon devices
Linux ARM · Sep 2022
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Adds Linux Client v1.0.68 with native ARM64 architecture support for Raspberry Pi and IoT devices
Linux ARM · Sep 2022
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How to Secure CI/CD Pipelines (CircleCI & GitHub Actions) How to Enable Secure Access to Resources from GitHub Codespaces 7 days ago
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How to Secure CI/CD Pipelines (CircleCI & GitHub Actions) How to Enable Secure Access to Resources from GitHub Codespaces 5 days ago
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How to Secure CI/CD Pipelines (CircleCI & GitHub Actions) How to Enable Secure Access to Resources from GitHub Codespaces 6 days ago
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How to Secure CI/CD Pipelines (CircleCI & GitHub Actions) How to Enable Secure Access to Resources from GitHub Codespaces 3 days ago
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How to Secure CI/CD Pipelines (CircleCI & GitHub Actions) How to Enable Secure Access to Resources from GitHub Codespaces 14 minutes ago
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Interactively configure the Linux client.$ sudo twingate setup
+Multi-Account Client SupportshippedAllows users to be signed into multiple Twingate accounts at the same time and pause individual account connections independently.5 releases · 1 other source · first seen Sep 2025▸
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Enables simultaneous sign-in to multiple Twingate accounts (e.g., home, work, or multiple admin accounts) from a single client session.
Multi-Account Support · seen Jul 2026
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Supports per-account connection pausing without requiring logout or quitting the client.
Multi-Account Support · seen Jul 2026
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Multi-account support available on macOS, iOS, and Windows clients, with Android and Linux coming soon.
Multi-Account Support · seen Jul 2026
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Adds simultaneous multi-account sign-in to Twingate Clients on macOS, iOS, and Windows
Multi-Account Support · Sep 2025
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Adds ability to pause connections for specific accounts without logging out or quitting
Multi-Account Support · Sep 2025
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Switch between a personal and a corporate Twingate account simultaneously without logging out — useful for admins managing multiple tenant networks.$ In the Twingate client (macOS, iOS, or Windows), open the account menu and select 'Add Account', then sign in with a second set of credentials.
Multi-Account Support · seen Jul 2026
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+Other46 capabilities▸
+AI Usage OverviewshippedSurfaces AI service activity in DNS filtering logs, allowing admins to identify specific services and export per-device data for policy or license review.7 releases · 2 other sources · first seen Sep 2026▸
Also counts toward: CSV data export
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The AI Usage Overview includes an AI Usage by Date chart showing daily AI service activity, an AI Exposure metric showing AI requests as a share of all DNS requests or the share of covered devices making AI requests, and a Top AI Services list rankable by Devices or Queries.
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Export device-level AI service activity as a CSV for follow-up investigation of unfamiliar or high-risk services.︀︄︇︀︅︉︀︅︀︀︃︀︀︅︅︀︅︊︀︄︆︀︃︄
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Expand any service row in the Top AI Services list to see the matched domains and per-domain request counts, and use the Days Active column to distinguish one-off access from recurring patterns.
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Twingate adds an AI Usage Overview view inside Secure DNS analytics in the Admin Console, available to all DNS Filtering customers at no extra charge, showing which AI tools (including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and Granola) employees access via DNS lookups.
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Adds an AI Usage Overview section to DNS filtering that surfaces which AI services appear in device DNS activity, with per-device CSV export for policy and license review follow-up.︀︄︇︀︅︉︀︅︀︀︃︀︀︅︅︀︅︊︀︄︆︀︃︄
AI Usage Overview · Sep 2026
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Supports per-device CSV export from the AI Usage Overview for policy discussions and license reviews
AI Usage Overview · Sep 2026
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Investigate device-level activity for an unfamiliar AI service flagged in the overview by exporting a CSV for team follow-up.$ In the Twingate Admin Console, go to Secure DNS > AI Usage Overview. Expand the row for the service under investigation, then export device-level activity as a CSV.
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Discover which AI services employees are accessing across DNS-filtered devices and check for unfamiliar tools.$ In the Twingate Admin Console, go to Secure DNS > AI Usage Overview. Select a time window and profile, then review the Top AI Services list.
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+Privileged Access for Web AppsshippedExtends Twingate Identity Firewall to protect internal HTTP web applications by injecting user-identifying JWTs and custom headers with group attributes, enabling authenticated access without app-layer re-authentication.5 releases · 2 other sources · first seen Aug 2026▸
Also counts toward: Multi-factor authentication
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Eliminates browser Not Secure warnings and secondary sign-in prompts for internal HTTPS web apps accessed through the Twingate tunnel.
Privileged Access for Web Apps: HTTPS · Oct 2026
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Extends Privileged Access for Web Apps to support HTTPS-served internal web apps, covering every leg of the user's path including the final hop to the origin.︀︄︇︀︅︉︀︅︀︀︃︀︀︅︅︀︅︊︀︄︆︀︃︄
Privileged Access for Web Apps: HTTPS · Oct 2026
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Supports both public and private CAs for internal HTTPS web apps, with group-driven access control and no per-app certificate management required.
Privileged Access for Web Apps: HTTPS · Oct 2026
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Twingate Identity Firewall now supports HTTP web apps, enabling protection of internal web apps, data portals, CI/CD infrastructure, and AI-coded business apps.
Privileged Access for Web Apps · seen Aug 2026
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Authenticates users at the Twingate layer — supporting MFA, JIT access, security policies, and access logging — so users reach internal web apps already authenticated.
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Privileged Access for Web Apps Aug 14, 2026 Twingate Identity Firewall now supports HTTP web apps, allowing you to protect internal web apps, data portals, CI/CD infrastructure, and internally created AI-coded business apps with Twingate.
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Twingate supports six admin roles, each of which has different levels of access to the Twingate Admin Console: Network tab only, including: ⢠Creating and editing Resources, Connectors, and Remote Networks ⢠Adding Groups to a Resource ⢠Managing Access Requests All pages except: ⢠Internet Security > Secure…
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+DNS Security ConfigurationshippedAllows admins to configure DNS security settings, including enabling DoH for clients and selecting trusted or custom DoH resolvers.5 releases · first seen Jul 2022▸
Also counts toward: Web management console
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Shows a block page when a site is blocked by DNS filtering, identifying the reason for the block
DNS Filtering Block Pages · Jul 2024
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Admins can now enable DNS filtering for specific Groups to progressively roll out the feature.
Enrolled Groups for DNS Filtering · Apr 2024
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Adds DNS Security section in the Admin Console Settings page to toggle DoH for macOS, Windows, and Linux users
DNS Security & DoH · Jul 2022
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Enables transparent DNS proxy in the Twingate Client to automatically encrypt all foreground and background DNS traffic
DNS Security & DoH · Jul 2022
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Allows selection of trusted DoH resolvers or configuration of a custom DoH provider via the new settings
DNS Security & DoH · Jul 2022
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+Identity Provider ManagementdocumentedLets admins manage identity provider configuration, including safeguards that require assigning a new admin when removing an identity provider would otherwise leave the account without one.5 other sources▸
docs
If removing the identity provider would remove all admins on the account, you will be required to input an email address of a new user that will be set as the admin. This user must be able to log in via one of the supported social login options (Google, Microsoft, GitHub, or LinkedIn). 7 days ago
seen Oct 2026
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If removing the identity provider would remove all admins on the account, you will be required to input an email address of a new user that will be set as the admin. This user must be able to log in via one of the supported social login options (Google, Microsoft, GitHub, or LinkedIn). 5 days ago
seen Oct 2026
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If removing the identity provider would remove all admins on the account, you will be required to input an email address of a new user that will be set as the admin. This user must be able to log in via one of the supported social login options (Google, Microsoft, GitHub, or LinkedIn). 6 days ago
seen Oct 2026
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If removing the identity provider would remove all admins on the account, you will be required to input an email address of a new user that will be set as the admin. This user must be able to log in via one of the supported social login options (Google, Microsoft, GitHub, or LinkedIn). 3 days ago
seen Oct 2026
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If removing the identity provider would remove all admins on the account, you will be required to input an email address of a new user that will be set as the admin. This user must be able to log in via one of the supported social login options (Google, Microsoft, GitHub, or LinkedIn). 15 minutes ago
seen Oct 2026
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+Trusted Device Resource PoliciesshippedRestricts resource access to devices marked as 'Trusted' or running specific operating systems.3 releases · first seen Nov 2021▸
release
Expands macOS posture checks to require an enabled firewall and, for users of the standalone macOS Client, hard-drive encryption.
macOS device posture check updates · Sep 2023
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Enables configuration of Resource Policies to allow access only from devices marked as Trusted Devices or running specific platforms.
Device Requirements in Resource Policies · Nov 2021
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Adds device requirements to Resource Policies, allowing resources to be restricted by operating system or Trusted Device status.
Device Requirements in Resource Policies · Nov 2021
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+Resource Port Scope DefinitionsshippedAllows resource definitions to specify exact ports and ranges with pre-routing enforcement logic.3 releases · first seen Feb 2021▸
release
Adds protocol restriction indicators (allowed, restricted, or blocked for TCP, UDP, and ICMP) to all Resource views in the Admin Console.
Display Protocol Restrictions · Nov 2022
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Adds DENY_ALL shorthand for port restrictions in twingate_resource
Terraform Provider Updates · Jun 2022
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Adds support for specifying ports and ranges in resource definitions, with pre-routing enforcement logic.
Universal 2FA & Identity-indexed network flow logs · Feb 2021
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+Service Account Identity SupportshippedEnables the creation of service account identities for automated workflows and CI/CD pipelines.3 releases · first seen Sep 2021▸
Also counts toward: CI/CD pipeline integration, GraphQL API support, Web management console
release
Service Accounts can be created programmatically to enable automation
Service Account API · Apr 2022
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The public GraphQL Admin API now includes create, update, and management actions for Service Accounts
Service Account API · Apr 2022
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Adds Service accounts to the Admin console for creating identities used in CI/CD pipelines
Service Accounts & Headless Clients · Sep 2021
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+User OffboardingshippedProvides workflows for removing user access across resources as part of offboarding.1 release · 1 other source · first seen Sep 2026▸
release
Adds an AI Usage Overview section to DNS filtering to show which AI services appear in device DNS activity
AI Usage Overview · Sep 2026
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· release history
docs
Effective offboarding of users is a critical aspect of maintaining security and managing access within your organization.
seen Oct 2026
· source
+Helpdesk Admin RoleshippedProvides a scoped admin role for support staff to perform specific tasks like resetting MFA and managing trusted serial numbers, with read-only access to the rest of the Admin Console.2 releases · first seen Aug 2026▸
Also counts toward: Role-based access control
release
New Helpdesk role lets admins delegate support tasks — resetting MFA, verifying/unverifying devices, and managing trusted serial numbers — without granting full administrative access.
Helpdesk Admin Role · seen Aug 2026
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Introduces a Helpdesk Admin role allowing read-only Admin Console access and support actions like resetting MFA and managing trusted serial numbers.
Helpdesk Admin Role · Aug 2026
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+Multi-Domain Identity Provider SupportshippedSupports configuring multiple identity providers and sign-in options, including mixing social logins with supported IdPs to handle complex environments.2 releases · first seen Jul 2025▸
release
Enables mixing social logins and supported IdPs to handle complex environments like migrations or acquisitions.
Multiple identity providers · Jul 2025
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Allows configuring multiple identity providers and sign-in options for the Twingate Network.
Multiple identity providers · Jul 2025
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· release history
+Browser SecurityshippedEnables administrators to limit which browsers can access sensitive resources.2 releases · first seen Dec 2024▸
release
Browser Security is now in beta, enabling administrators to limit which browsers can access sensitive Resources.
Twingate Browser Security · Dec 2024
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Initial support includes Chrome browsers on macOS and Windows.
Twingate Browser Security · Dec 2024
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+DNS Filtering for Signed-out DevicesshippedEnables DNS security features and logs hostname/device information for users who are signed out.2 releases · first seen Feb 2024▸
release
Signed out devices using DNS filtering now transmit hostname and device information to Twingate logs
Signed out device names for DNS Filtering · Dec 2024
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Adds Machine Key generation and distribution to enforce Internet Security features (e.g., DNS filtering) when users are signed out.
Internet Security Client Configuration · Feb 2024
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+Device Security IntegrationshippedIntegrates with verified device security providers like Kandji to support posture checks.2 releases · first seen Feb 2023▸
release
Adds support for configuring Twingate Security Policies that prevent unmanaged Linux devices from signing in or accessing protected Resources unless they are managed by CrowdStrike Falcon
Crowdstrike Integration for Linux · Feb 2024
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Adds Kandji as a verified Device Security integration provider.
Kandji Integration · Feb 2023
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+Dynamic Billing CalculationshippedAutomates billing based on total license usage of users and service accounts at each renewal date.2 releases · first seen Dec 2023▸
release
Automates billing at each renewal date based on licenses used at the end of the previous billing cycle.
A New Billing Experience · Dec 2023
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Adds a new billing experience where license usage is calculated based on the total number of Users and Service Accounts.
A New Billing Experience · Dec 2023
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· release history
+Device Lifecycle ManagementshippedAutomates the archival of inactive devices after 90 days and allows manual restoration via the Admin Console or API.2 releases · first seen Jul 2023▸
Also counts toward: REST API, Web management console
release
Enables manual unarchiving of devices via the Admin Console or API.
Auto-archiving devices · Jul 2023
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Adds automatic archival of devices with no sign-in or resource access for 90 consecutive days.
Auto-archiving devices · Jul 2023
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· release history
+Google Workspace OU SyncshippedSupports mapping Organizational Units to Twingate groups within the Google Workspace integration.2 releases · first seen Nov 2021▸
release
Enables syncing users from an identity provider directory while simultaneously allowing admins to manually add social login users (e.g., Google, LinkedIn)
Add Identity Provider and Social Login Users · Mar 2023
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· release history
Adds Organizational Unit (OU) sync capability to the Google Workspace integration, allowing OUs to be mapped to Twingate groups alongside existing Google Groups.
Google Workspace Updates · Nov 2021
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· release history
+Resource Organization and Visibility ControlsshippedProvides controls for organizing resources, such as hiding specific resources in a background menu to declutter the user interface.2 releases · first seen Dec 2022▸
release
Adds ability to archive devices, hiding them from the Admin Console for decommissioned hardware
Archiving and Blocking Devices · Jan 2023
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Hides specific Resources from the main list in end user Clients by moving them into a Background Resources sub-menu
Client Resource Visibility · Dec 2022
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+Local Network OptimizationdocumentedEnables direct connections between clients and connectors on the same local network by prioritizing local addresses over public ones, improving performance where NAT hairpinning is supported.2 other sources▸
docs
) Each peer also shares its local network address as an additional candidate, used when the Client and Connector are on the same local network. When the Client and Connector are on the same local network, Twingate prefers a direct local connection over a public one.
seen Sep 2026
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Direct connections on the same local network Not every NAT device supports hairpinning - the ability to route traffic addressed to your public IP address back to another device on the same local network.
seen Sep 2026
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+Admin Console Event Feed FilteringshippedProvides filtering options (by date, Resource, user, activity type) for the Event Feed in the Admin Console.1 release · first seen Aug 2025▸
release
Adds filtering options (date, Resource, user, activity type) to the Event Feed in the Admin Console
Event Feed Filtering · Aug 2025
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+Resource TaggingshippedEnables the application of key-value metadata tags to Resources for improved organization and management via the Admin Console or API.1 release · first seen Apr 2025▸
release
Adds support for tags (key-value metadata) on Resources, enabling better organization and management via the Admin Console or API
Resource tags · Apr 2025
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+Resource Location-Based Access ControlshippedAllows administrators to restrict access to Resources based on a device’s physical location within Resource policies.1 release · first seen Jan 2025▸
release
Adds ability to restrict access to Resources based on a device’s location in Resource policy.
Geoblocking · Jan 2025
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+Group-based Exit Networks RoutingshippedAllows admins to select which Groups may route traffic through Exit Networks.1 release · first seen Dec 2024▸
release
Allows admins to select which Groups may route traffic through Exit Networks.
Exit Networks group selection · Dec 2024
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+DNS Filtering Log CorrelationshippedCorrelates signed out devices with previously signed in devices or surfaces hostname when no match exists in DNS filtering logs.1 release · first seen Dec 2024▸
release
DNS filtering logs now correlate signed out devices with previously signed in devices or surface the device's hostname when no match exists
Signed out device names for DNS Filtering · Dec 2024
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+Exit NetworksshippedAllows end users to route all traffic through deployed Connectors for full encryption.1 release · first seen Oct 2024▸
release
Adds the Exit Networks capability for Enterprise plans, allowing end users to route all traffic through deployed Connectors for full encryption.
Route all traffic through Twingate with Exit Networks · Oct 2024
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+1Password Verification SupportshippedAllows using 1Password as a verification method for creating Trusted Profiles.1 release · first seen Oct 2024▸
release
Adds 1Password as a verification method for creating Trusted Profiles in the Twingate Admin Console
1Password integration · Oct 2024
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+Device Verification SyncshippedAutomatically syncs device verification status for Windows, macOS, and Linux devices at regular intervals.1 release · first seen Oct 2024▸
release
Automatically syncs device verification status every five minutes for Windows, macOS, and Linux devices
1Password integration · Oct 2024
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+Access Graph VisualizationshippedProvides a graphical interface for viewing detailed permission paths and applied policies for users or resources.1 release · first seen Oct 2024▸
release
Adds a graphical Access Graph for viewing detailed permission paths and applied policies for users or resources
Access Graph · Oct 2024
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+DNS Filtering Block PagesshippedDisplays a block page identifying the reason when a site is blocked by DNS filtering.1 release · first seen Jul 2024▸
release
Shows a block page when a site is blocked by DNS filtering, identifying the reason for the block
DNS Filtering Block Pages · Jul 2024
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+AWS CloudFormation Connector SupportshippedAdds native CloudFormation template support for deploying Twingate Connectors into AWS.1 release · first seen Jun 2024▸
release
Adds native CloudFormation template support for deploying Twingate Connectors into AWS.
Connector deployment with CloudFormation · Jun 2024
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+OpenTofu Resource ManagementshippedEnables Twingate resource management via OpenTofu using the Terraform provider.1 release · first seen Jun 2024▸
release
Enables Twingate resource management via OpenTofu, supported starting from Terraform provider version 3.0.4
Pulumi and OpenTofu support · Jun 2024
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+Pulumi Provider SupportshippedAdds an official Pulumi provider for managing Twingate resources with feature parity to Terraform.1 release · first seen Jun 2024▸
release
Adds an official Twingate Pulumi provider with feature parity to the existing Terraform provider
Pulumi and OpenTofu support · Jun 2024
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+Import Existing Resources to OperatorshippedEnables importing existing Twingate Resources into the operator by specifying their external ID.1 release · first seen Apr 2024▸
release
Enables importing existing Twingate Resources into the operator by specifying their external ID, allowing management of resources created outside the operator.
Kubernetes Operator v0.10.0 · Apr 2024
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+Kubernetes Service Exposure as ResourcesshippedAllows Kubernetes Service objects to be exposed as Twingate Resources via annotations.1 release · first seen Apr 2024▸
release
Allows Kubernetes Service objects to be exposed as Twingate Resources by annotating them instead of manually creating a TwingateResource.
Kubernetes Operator v0.10.0 · Apr 2024
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+Managed Service Provider (MSP) Network DeletionshippedAllows MSPs to delete Customer Networks via the MSP Portal UI.1 release · first seen Apr 2024▸
release
Adds the ability to delete Customer Networks via the MSP Portal UI for Managed Service Providers.
Delete Customer Networks in MSP Portal · Apr 2024
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+Connector Configuration MutationshippedEnables mutation of pod and container extra fields in the connector configuration for advanced customization.1 release · first seen Mar 2024▸
release
Enables mutation of podExtra and containerExtra fields in the connector configuration
Kubernetes Operator v0.7.0 · Mar 2024
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+Container Environment VariablesshippedAllows defining extra pod environment variables through the container configuration.1 release · first seen Mar 2024▸
release
Allows defining extra pod environment variables through the containerExtra field
Kubernetes Operator v0.7.0 · Mar 2024
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+Customer-defined Pod AnnotationsshippedAllows defining custom pod annotations via the connector configuration.1 release · first seen Mar 2024▸
release
Adds support for customer-defined pod annotations via the podAnnotation field
Kubernetes Operator v0.7.0 · Mar 2024
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+Resource Access Principal RefinementshippedUpdates ResourceAccess to allow referencing a Group or ServiceAccount principal by name.1 release · first seen Mar 2024▸
release
Updates TwingateResourceAccess to allow referencing a Group or ServiceAccount principal by name.
Kubernetes Operator v0.7.0 · Mar 2024
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+Stricter Image Policy ValidationshippedAdds stricter validation when using imagePolicy with the google provider in Kubernetes deployments.1 release · first seen Mar 2024▸
release
Adds stricter validation when using imagePolicy with the google provider
Kubernetes Operator v0.7.0 · Mar 2024
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+Kubernetes Operator DeploymentshippedSupports deploying and managing Twingate Connectors within Kubernetes clusters using an operator.1 release · first seen Jan 2024▸
Also counts toward: Kubernetes-native deployment
release
Adds ability to deploy Twingate Connectors via the Kubernetes Operator in version v0.2.0.
Kubernetes Operator v0.2.0 · Jan 2024
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+Network Activity OverviewshippedProvides a high-level snapshot of network status and recent activity through a dedicated tab in the Network page.1 release · first seen Nov 2023▸
release
Adds an Overview tab to the Network page for high-level network snapshots and recent activity
Network Overview Page · Nov 2023
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+Billing License VisibilityshippedDisplays current and upcoming license counts for users and service accounts on the Billing page.1 release · first seen Oct 2023▸
Also counts toward: Web management console
release
Adds display of current and upcoming license counts (users and service accounts) to the Billing page in the Admin Console
Updated Billing Page · Oct 2023
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· release history
+Connector Connectivity Email NotificationsshippedSends email alerts to admins when Connectors go offline or come back online.1 release · first seen Dec 2021▸
release
Adds email notifications to alert admins when Connectors go offline or come back online.
Connector Downtime Notifications · Dec 2021
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+Multi-Domain Google Workspace SupportshippedExtends identity provider support to sync users from multiple secondary domains within a single Google Workspace account.1 release · first seen Nov 2021▸
release
Extends Google Workspace identity provider support to allow syncing users from multiple secondary domains within a single Google Workspace account.
Google Workspace Updates · Nov 2021
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· release history
+Headless Client AuthorizationshippedAllows Windows and Linux clients to authorize access via service keys in headless mode.1 release · first seen Sep 2021▸
release
Enables headless mode in Windows and Linux clients (v1.0.30+ connectors required) to authorize access via service keys
Service Accounts & Headless Clients · Sep 2021
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· release history
+Connector Version and Metadata DisplayshippedDisplays current version, update status, and custom metadata for Connectors in the Admin Console.1 release · first seen Sep 2021▸
Also counts toward: Web management console
release
Augments the Admin console Connector detail page to display current version, available update status, and custom metadata
Connector Real-time Logs & Metadata · Sep 2021
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