headscale v0.28.0 released on 04-02-2026
headscale v0.28.0 is out now. This release introduces significant enhancements to device management and security, benefiting users with more efficient operations and improved safety features.
Users need to visit the product GitHub or official pages for more information.
What’s in this release
- Introduction of a new tagging system, allowing devices to be user-owned or tagged, aligning with the Tailscale model.
- Enhanced map update mechanism that sends smaller, partial updates, reducing bandwidth usage and improving performance.
- Security improvements for pre-authentication keys, now using bcrypt hashing for better protection.
Upgrade notes
- Database migration support has been removed for pre-0.25.0 databases; users must upgrade sequentially through each stable release.
- Always backup your database before upgrading to prevent data loss.
We invite users to share their comments on their experience with this release.
