headscale v0.28.0 released on 04-02-2026
headscale v0.28.0 is out now. This release introduces significant enhancements such as a new tagging system for devices, smarter map updates, and improved security for pre-authentication keys.
Users need to visit the product GitHub or official pages for more information.
What’s in this release
- Implementation of tags as identity, allowing devices to be either user-owned or tagged.
- Smarter map updates that send smaller, partial updates instead of full network maps.
- Security improvements with bcrypt hashing for pre-authentication keys.
Upgrade notes
- Direct upgrades from databases created before version 0.25.0 are no longer supported; users must upgrade sequentially.
- Always back up your database before upgrading to ensure data safety.
We invite users to share comments on their experience with this release.