From dadfdce3d91437d12ab51fe4bff40d9c20028bec Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "claude[bot]" <209825114+claude[bot]@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:12:24 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 01/34] Update documentation for Desktop app v6.1 release MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit - Add v6.1 entry to desktop releases table with placeholder release info - Add v6.1 changelog section with standard structure - Update all v6.0.2 version references to v6.1.0 in installation docs - Update download URLs and file references for v6.1 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code) Co-authored-by: Amy Blais --- ...msi-installer-and-group-policy-install.rst | 24 +++++++++---------- .../desktop/linux-desktop-install.rst | 8 +++---- .../product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md | 23 ++++++++++++++++++ .../mattermost-desktop-releases.md | 1 + 4 files changed, 40 insertions(+), 16 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/deployment-guide/desktop/desktop-msi-installer-and-group-policy-install.rst b/source/deployment-guide/desktop/desktop-msi-installer-and-group-policy-install.rst index 5b918e8ef08..e04e82a3370 100644 --- a/source/deployment-guide/desktop/desktop-msi-installer-and-group-policy-install.rst +++ b/source/deployment-guide/desktop/desktop-msi-installer-and-group-policy-install.rst @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ Desktop MSI installer and group policy guide .. include:: ../../_static/badges/all-commercial.rst :start-after: :nosearch: -This page provides guidance on installing the desktop app MSI and use Group Policies in Windows for Mattermost Enterprise or Professional. The MSI installer package can be downloaded `here `_. +This page provides guidance on installing the desktop app MSI and use Group Policies in Windows for Mattermost Enterprise or Professional. The MSI installer package can be downloaded `here `_. .. tip:: @@ -23,9 +23,9 @@ Download group policy and MSI installer files .. image:: ../../images/desktop/msi_gpo/msi_gpo_installation_test_00002.png :alt: Go to the mattermost/desktop repository on GitHub. -3. Navigate to the release page for `version v6.0.2 `__ and download the appropriate installer for your version of Windows (32-bit vs. 64-bit). +3. Navigate to the release page for `version v6.1.0 `__ and download the appropriate installer for your version of Windows (32-bit vs. 64-bit). -4. Download the `source.zip `__ file as well to extract group policy files. +4. Download the `source.zip `__ file as well to extract group policy files. .. image:: ../../images/desktop/msi_gpo/msi_gpo_installation_test_00003.png :alt: In the mattermost/desktop repository on GitHub, go to the release page for the latest desktop release, then download the installer for your version of Windows. Download the source.zip file as well to extract group policy files. @@ -46,12 +46,12 @@ The following group policies are available supporting a state option of Not Conf | Automatic Updates | If disabled, automatic desktop app updates are disabled. | v5.1 or later | ``EnableAutoUpdates`` | +--------------------------+------------------------------------------------------------+----------------------+----------------------------+ -1. Browse to the folder the above files were downloaded to and unzip the ``desktop-6.0.2.zip`` file in place. +1. Browse to the folder the above files were downloaded to and unzip the ``desktop-6.1.0.zip`` file in place. .. image:: ../../images/desktop/msi_gpo/msi_gpo_installation_test_00004.png :alt: Go to the install download directory on your machine and unzip the ZIP file. -2. Navigate to the unzipped ``desktop-6.0.2\resources\windows\gpo`` folder and copy the contents. +2. Navigate to the unzipped ``desktop-6.1.0\resources\windows\gpo`` folder and copy the contents. .. image:: ../../images/desktop/msi_gpo/msi_gpo_installation_test_00005.png :alt: Go to the \resources\windows\gpo directory and copy its contents. @@ -179,9 +179,9 @@ Perform a silent installation of the MSI by running the following command: Ensure the desktop app is closed before proceeding with a silent installation. Because it's a silent installation, Mattermost won't prompt you to close the desktop app. -**Command Prompt:** ``msiexec /i mattermost-desktop-v6.0.2-x64.msi /qn`` +**Command Prompt:** ``msiexec /i mattermost-desktop-v6.1.0-x64.msi /qn`` -**PowerShell:** ``Start-Process -FilePath "$env:systemroot\system32\msiexec.exe" -ArgumentList '/i mattermost-desktop-v6.0.2-x64.msi /qn'`` +**PowerShell:** ``Start-Process -FilePath "$env:systemroot\system32\msiexec.exe" -ArgumentList '/i mattermost-desktop-v6.1.0-x64.msi /qn'`` .. note:: - You'll need to update the version details in this command as new versions of the Mattermost desktop app are released. @@ -193,21 +193,21 @@ Install for all users Use the ``ALLUSERS`` parameter to install the MSI for all users: -**Command Prompt:** ``msiexec /i mattermost-desktop-v6.0.2-x64.msi ALLUSERS=1`` +**Command Prompt:** ``msiexec /i mattermost-desktop-v6.1.0-x64.msi ALLUSERS=1`` -**PowerShell:** ``Start-Process -FilePath "$env:systemroot\system32\msiexec.exe" -ArgumentList '/i mattermost-desktop-v6.0.2-x64.msi ALLUSERS=1'`` +**PowerShell:** ``Start-Process -FilePath "$env:systemroot\system32\msiexec.exe" -ArgumentList '/i mattermost-desktop-v6.1.0-x64.msi ALLUSERS=1'`` .. note:: - Installing the MSI for all users disables automatic updates for the desktop app on Windows. - - To disable automatic updates on a per-user basis, use the ``DISABLEAUTOUPDATE`` parameter: ``msiexec /i mattermost-desktop-v6.0.2-x64.msi DISABLEAUTOUPDATE=1`` + - To disable automatic updates on a per-user basis, use the ``DISABLEAUTOUPDATE`` parameter: ``msiexec /i mattermost-desktop-v6.1.0-x64.msi DISABLEAUTOUPDATE=1`` Specify an install directory ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Use the ``APPLICATIONFOLDER`` parameter to specify an installation directory for the MSI installation: -**Command Prompt:** ``msiexec /i mattermost-desktop-v6.0.2-x64.msi APPLICATIONFOLDER=""`` +**Command Prompt:** ``msiexec /i mattermost-desktop-v6.1.0-x64.msi APPLICATIONFOLDER=""`` -**PowerShell:** ``Start-Process -FilePath "$env:systemroot\system32\msiexec.exe" -ArgumentList '/i mattermost-desktop-v6.0.2-x64.msi APPLICATIONFOLDER=""'`` +**PowerShell:** ``Start-Process -FilePath "$env:systemroot\system32\msiexec.exe" -ArgumentList '/i mattermost-desktop-v6.1.0-x64.msi APPLICATIONFOLDER=""'`` Change this command as new versions of the Mattermost Desktop App are released. diff --git a/source/deployment-guide/desktop/linux-desktop-install.rst b/source/deployment-guide/desktop/linux-desktop-install.rst index ca8a57deea1..e75d9877bc0 100644 --- a/source/deployment-guide/desktop/linux-desktop-install.rst +++ b/source/deployment-guide/desktop/linux-desktop-install.rst @@ -57,13 +57,13 @@ This page describes how to install the Mattermost desktop app on Linux. Install the Mattermost desktop app ---------------------------------- - 1. Download the latest version of the Mattermost desktop app for 64-bit systems: `mattermost-desktop-6.0.2-linux-x86_64.rpm `_ + 1. Download the latest version of the Mattermost desktop app for 64-bit systems: `mattermost-desktop-6.1.0-linux-x86_64.rpm `_ 2. At the command line, execute the following command: .. code-block:: sh - sudo rpm -i mattermost-desktop-6.0.2-linux-x86_64.rpm + sudo rpm -i mattermost-desktop-6.1.0-linux-x86_64.rpm 3. Run Mattermost as a desktop app. @@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ This page describes how to install the Mattermost desktop app on Linux. .. code-block:: sh - sudo rpm -u mattermost-desktop-6.0.2-linux-x86_64.rpm + sudo rpm -u mattermost-desktop-6.1.0-linux-x86_64.rpm .. tip:: You can review the current version of your desktop app by selecting the **More** |more-icon-vertical| icon located in the top left corner of the desktop app, then selecting **Help > Version...**. @@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ This page describes how to install the Mattermost desktop app on Linux. Install the Desktop App's compressed tarball --------------------------------------------- - 1. Download the latest version of the Mattermost desktop app for 64-bit systems: `mattermost-desktop-6.0.2-linux-x64.tar.gz `_ + 1. Download the latest version of the Mattermost desktop app for 64-bit systems: `mattermost-desktop-6.1.0-linux-x64.tar.gz `_ 2. Extract the archive to a convenient location, then give ``chrome-sandbox`` in the extracted directory the required ownership and permissions: ``sudo chown root:root chrome-sandbox && sudo chmod 4755 chrome-sandbox`` diff --git a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md index 0ad281e7ac2..c72b8ec6a8e 100644 --- a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md +++ b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md @@ -6,6 +6,29 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter ```{include} common-esr-support.md ``` +(release-v6-1)= +## Release v6.1 + +- **v6.1.0, released 2026-02-16** + - Feature updates and improvements for Desktop App v6.1 + +**Download Binaries:** [Mattermost Desktop on GitHub](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/latest) + +### Compatibility +- Desktop App is supported on any currently supported [Mattermost server version](https://docs.mattermost.com/product-overview/mattermost-desktop-releases.html#latest-releases). + +### Highlights +- Continued improvements to the Multi-View Architecture introduced in v6.0 +- Performance enhancements and bug fixes + +### Improvements +#### All Platforms +- Various performance and stability improvements + +### Bug Fixes +#### All Platforms +- Various bug fixes and stability improvements + (release-v6-0)= ## Release v6.0 diff --git a/source/product-overview/mattermost-desktop-releases.md b/source/product-overview/mattermost-desktop-releases.md index dbbbe9d14c1..fe4cae09485 100644 --- a/source/product-overview/mattermost-desktop-releases.md +++ b/source/product-overview/mattermost-desktop-releases.md @@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ Mattermost releases a new desktop app version every 4 months, in February, May, | **Release** | **Support** | **Compatible with** | |:---|:---|:---| +| v6.1 [Download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/tag/v6.1.0) \| {ref}`Changelog ` \| [SBOM download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/download/v6.1.0/sbom-desktop-v6.1.0.json) | Released: 2026-02-16
Support Ends: 2026-06-15 | {ref}`v11.4 `, {ref}`v11.3 `, {ref}`v11.2 `, {ref}`v11.1 `, {ref}`v11.0 `, {ref}`v10.12 ` | | v6.0 [Download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/tag/v6.0.2) \| {ref}`Changelog ` \| [SBOM download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/download/v6.0.2/sbom-desktop-v6.0.2.json) | Released: 2025-11-14
Support Ends: 2026-02-15 | {ref}`v11.3 `, {ref}`v11.2 `, {ref}`v11.1 `, {ref}`v11.0 `, {ref}`v10.12 `, {ref}`v10.11 ` | | v5.13 [Download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/tag/v5.13.2) \| {ref}`Changelog ` \| [SBOM download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/download/v5.13.2/sbom-desktop-v5.13.2.json) | Released: 2025-08-15
Support Ends: 2026-08-15 {ref}`EXTENDED ` | {ref}`v11.0 `, {ref}`v10.12 `, {ref}`v10.11 `, {ref}`v10.10 `, {ref}`v10.9 `, {ref}`v10.5 ` | | v5.12 [Download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/tag/v5.12.1) \| {ref}`Changelog ` \| [SBOM download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/download/v5.12.1/sbom-desktop-v5.12.1.json) | Released: 2025-05-16
Support Ends: 2025-08-15 | {ref}`v10.10 `, {ref}`v10.9 `, {ref}`v10.8 `, {ref}`v10.7 `, {ref}`v10.6 `, {ref}`v10.5 ` | From 6ca69f7071b6307074d8f5b02f7faff0dcdc1f36 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:39:22 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 02/34] Update mattermost-desktop-releases.md --- source/product-overview/mattermost-desktop-releases.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/product-overview/mattermost-desktop-releases.md b/source/product-overview/mattermost-desktop-releases.md index fe4cae09485..10d6787c242 100644 --- a/source/product-overview/mattermost-desktop-releases.md +++ b/source/product-overview/mattermost-desktop-releases.md @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Mattermost releases a new desktop app version every 4 months, in February, May, | **Release** | **Support** | **Compatible with** | |:---|:---|:---| -| v6.1 [Download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/tag/v6.1.0) \| {ref}`Changelog ` \| [SBOM download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/download/v6.1.0/sbom-desktop-v6.1.0.json) | Released: 2026-02-16
Support Ends: 2026-06-15 | {ref}`v11.4 `, {ref}`v11.3 `, {ref}`v11.2 `, {ref}`v11.1 `, {ref}`v11.0 `, {ref}`v10.12 ` | +| v6.1 [Download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/tag/v6.1.0) \| {ref}`Changelog ` \| [SBOM download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/download/v6.1.0/sbom-desktop-v6.1.0.json) | Released: 2026-02-16
Support Ends: 2026-05-15 | {ref}`v11.4 `, {ref}`v11.3 `, {ref}`v11.2 `, {ref}`v10.11 ` | | v6.0 [Download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/tag/v6.0.2) \| {ref}`Changelog ` \| [SBOM download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/download/v6.0.2/sbom-desktop-v6.0.2.json) | Released: 2025-11-14
Support Ends: 2026-02-15 | {ref}`v11.3 `, {ref}`v11.2 `, {ref}`v11.1 `, {ref}`v11.0 `, {ref}`v10.12 `, {ref}`v10.11 ` | | v5.13 [Download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/tag/v5.13.2) \| {ref}`Changelog ` \| [SBOM download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/download/v5.13.2/sbom-desktop-v5.13.2.json) | Released: 2025-08-15
Support Ends: 2026-08-15 {ref}`EXTENDED ` | {ref}`v11.0 `, {ref}`v10.12 `, {ref}`v10.11 `, {ref}`v10.10 `, {ref}`v10.9 `, {ref}`v10.5 ` | | v5.12 [Download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/tag/v5.12.1) \| {ref}`Changelog ` \| [SBOM download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/download/v5.12.1/sbom-desktop-v5.12.1.json) | Released: 2025-05-16
Support Ends: 2025-08-15 | {ref}`v10.10 `, {ref}`v10.9 `, {ref}`v10.8 `, {ref}`v10.7 `, {ref}`v10.6 `, {ref}`v10.5 ` | From 2cf351d750d832c9bfeb39aca9d31315df15de2a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:46:14 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 03/34] Update desktop-app-changelog.md --- .../product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md | 45 +++++++++++++++---- 1 file changed, 36 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md index c72b8ec6a8e..3b51405662f 100644 --- a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md +++ b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md @@ -9,25 +9,52 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter (release-v6-1)= ## Release v6.1 -- **v6.1.0, released 2026-02-16** - - Feature updates and improvements for Desktop App v6.1 +**v6.1.0 Release Day: 2026-02-16** **Download Binaries:** [Mattermost Desktop on GitHub](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/latest) ### Compatibility -- Desktop App is supported on any currently supported [Mattermost server version](https://docs.mattermost.com/product-overview/mattermost-desktop-releases.html#latest-releases). -### Highlights -- Continued improvements to the Multi-View Architecture introduced in v6.0 -- Performance enhancements and bug fixes +- Desktop App is supported on any currently supported [Mattermost server version](https://docs.mattermost.com/product-overview/mattermost-desktop-releases.html#latest-releases). +- Updated Chromium minimum supported version to 142+. ### Improvements + #### All Platforms -- Various performance and stability improvements + +- Added support for servers with passwordless authentication with Magic Link for guest users (requires Enterprise license) [MM-66445](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-66445). +- Remove MAS (Mac App Store) migration logic [MM-66704](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-66704). +- Added Sentry error tracking. + +### Architectural Changes + +- Major version upgrade of Electron to 39.2.7. Electron is the underlying technology used to build the Desktop App. ### Bug Fixes + #### All Platforms -- Various bug fixes and stability improvements + +- Fixed a potential crash in the context menu [MM-66902](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-66902). +- Fixed an unnecessary exception handler dialog box appearing when clicking **Clear All Data** [MM-64601](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-64601). +- Fixed an issue where clicking the tray menu items would not open the main window. +- Fixed an issue where macOS permission dialogs were specifically referencing Jitsi instead of using general wording [MM-66775](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-66775). +- Fixed an issue where installing over top of an old Desktop App on Windows could break the shortcut. NOTE: You may need to remake your shortcut in the taskbar once after this change [MM-63779](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-63779). + +### Open Source Components + +- Added ``@sentry/electron`` to https://github.com/mattermost/desktop. + +### Known Issues + +- Sometimes the app will not restart after an auto-update. This is normal, and if this occurs the app can be safely launched manually. +- Sometimes during installation you may see this message: ``Warning 1946. Property 'System.AppUserModel.ID' for shortcut 'Mattermost.Ink' could not be set``. This message can be safely ignored. +- Users seeing an endless "Loading..." screen when attempting to log in to the app may need to manually delete their cache directory. For macOS it is located in `/Users//Library/Containers/Mattermost/Data/Library/Application Support/Mattermost`, for Windows in `Users//AppData/Roaming/Mattermost` and for Linux in `~/config/Mattermost` (where `~` is the home directory). +- On Linux, a left-click on the Mattermost tray icon doesn't open the app window but opens the tray menu. +- Crashes might be experienced in some Linux desktop clients due to an upstream bug in the `libnotifyapp` library. A recommended workaround is to disable the Mattermost system tray icon via Desktop Settings. + +### Contributors + +- [devinbinnie](https://github.com/devinbinnie), [enahum](https://github.com/enahum), [lieut-data](https://github.com/lieut-data). (release-v6-0)= ## Release v6.0 @@ -55,7 +82,7 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter - Original v6.0.0 release -**Download Binaries:** [Mattermost Desktop on GitHub](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/latest) +**Download Binaries:** [Mattermost Desktop on GitHub](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/v6.0.3) ```{Note} Mattermost Desktop App v6.0.0 contains low severity level security fixes. Upgrading is recommended. Details will be posted on our [security updates page](https://mattermost.com/security-updates/) 30 days after release as per the [Mattermost Responsible Disclosure Policy](https://mattermost.com/security-vulnerability-report/). From 0f177919f05300b7d142cbfdc1a6c7c6964e8d85 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:53:09 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 04/34] Update software-hardware-requirements.rst --- source/deployment-guide/software-hardware-requirements.rst | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/deployment-guide/software-hardware-requirements.rst b/source/deployment-guide/software-hardware-requirements.rst index 2c17344382a..2e658c16bfe 100644 --- a/source/deployment-guide/software-hardware-requirements.rst +++ b/source/deployment-guide/software-hardware-requirements.rst @@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ PC web .. csv-table:: :header: "Browser", "Self-Hosted Technical Requirement", "Cloud Technical Requirement" - "Chrome", "v140+", "v140+" + "Chrome", "v142+", "v142+" "Firefox", "v140+", "v140+" "Safari", "v17.4+", "v17.4+" "Edge", "v140+", "v140+" @@ -66,8 +66,8 @@ Mobile web .. csv-table:: :header: "Browser", "Technical Requirement" - "iOS", "iOS 15.1+ with Safari 17.4+ or Chrome 140+" - "Android", "Android 7+ with Chrome 140+" + "iOS", "iOS 15.1+ with Safari 17.4+ or Chrome 142+" + "Android", "Android 7+ with Chrome 142+" Email client ^^^^^^^^^^^^ From 24db2f219a9beeaba1831b6c734206a10be3e91d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:24:42 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 05/34] Update desktop-app-changelog.md --- source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md index b8191ca58a5..e26ff53325e 100644 --- a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md +++ b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter #### All Platforms -- Added support for servers with passwordless authentication with Magic Link for guest users (requires Enterprise license) [MM-66445](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-66445). +- Added support for servers with passwordless authentication with [Magic Link for guest users](https://docs.mattermost.com/end-user-guide/access/access-your-workspace.html#magic-link-login-for-guests) (requires Enterprise license) [MM-66445](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-66445). - Remove MAS (Mac App Store) migration logic [MM-66704](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-66704). - Added Sentry error tracking. From d30e0eeee641aeff0a874483e2dfb092544b4f88 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:15:20 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 06/34] Update desktop-app-changelog.md --- source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md index e26ff53325e..dd3e3ea9c7f 100644 --- a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md +++ b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md @@ -39,6 +39,7 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter - Fixed an issue where clicking the tray menu items would not open the main window. - Fixed an issue where macOS permission dialogs were specifically referencing Jitsi instead of using general wording [MM-66775](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-66775). - Fixed an issue where installing over top of an old Desktop App on Windows could break the shortcut. NOTE: You may need to remake your shortcut in the taskbar once after this change [MM-63779](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-63779). +- Fixed an issue where clicking the tray menu items would not open the main window if it was occluded. ### Open Source Components From b470477c88e5985b123308556d4a8deea3f228d7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:21:02 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 07/34] Update deprecated-features.rst --- source/product-overview/deprecated-features.rst | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/product-overview/deprecated-features.rst b/source/product-overview/deprecated-features.rst index 68c688996c4..4deb8f1825d 100644 --- a/source/product-overview/deprecated-features.rst +++ b/source/product-overview/deprecated-features.rst @@ -11,13 +11,13 @@ Mattermost Server v11.4 (February 2026) - PSDs will no longer be inline previewed, they will be treated as regular file attachments. +Removed features by Mattermost version +---------------------------------------- + Mattermost Desktop App v6.1 (February 2026) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -- The in-app auto-updater for Windows and Linux AppImage installations will be deprecated. See more details in `this forum post `__. - -Removed features by Mattermost version ----------------------------------------- +- The in-app auto-updater for Windows and Linux AppImage installations have been deprecated. See more details in `this forum post `__. Mattermost Server v11.1 (November 2025) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From 8d67c4796374e60e0b5df710301913bb81e54c18 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:22:11 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 08/34] Update desktop-app-changelog.md --- source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md index dd3e3ea9c7f..327825af1bb 100644 --- a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md +++ b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md @@ -13,6 +13,10 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter **Download Binaries:** [Mattermost Desktop on GitHub](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/latest) +### Important Upgrade Notes + +- The in-app auto-updater for Windows and Linux AppImage installations have been deprecated. See more details in [this forum post](https://forum.mattermost.com/t/important-update-changes-to-desktop-app-auto-updater/25657). + ### Compatibility - Desktop App is supported on any currently supported [Mattermost server version](https://docs.mattermost.com/product-overview/mattermost-desktop-releases.html#latest-releases). From 6337c871ef27ef427aeb8e7a7fb085262c95900b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:37:44 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 09/34] Update desktop-app-changelog.md --- source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md | 3 +++ 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+) diff --git a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md index c32d7b28b95..8fdfc37b023 100644 --- a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md +++ b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md @@ -51,6 +51,9 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter ### Known Issues +- Desktop App v6.1 has been tested against our existing EXE and MSI installers, with a few caveats: + - When installing over top of the MSI installer for versions below v5.9, an extra shortcut may be left in the user's start menu. This can be safely deleted + - When installing over top of the MSI installer for versions from v5.9 to v6.0.4, if the installation was done per-user (as is the default), the new installer will not replace the old one. This is due to the fact that MSIs cannot modify across contexts, so as a one-time fix, users will have to manually uninstall the old one. We recommend doing this before installing the new one. - Sometimes the app will not restart after an auto-update. This is normal, and if this occurs the app can be safely launched manually. - Sometimes during installation you may see this message: ``Warning 1946. Property 'System.AppUserModel.ID' for shortcut 'Mattermost.Ink' could not be set``. This message can be safely ignored. - Users seeing an endless "Loading..." screen when attempting to log in to the app may need to manually delete their cache directory. For macOS it is located in `/Users//Library/Containers/Mattermost/Data/Library/Application Support/Mattermost`, for Windows in `Users//AppData/Roaming/Mattermost` and for Linux in `~/config/Mattermost` (where `~` is the home directory). From 727fc098d2572c63060942bcd61660ea211fc563 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:44:21 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 10/34] Update desktop-app-changelog.md --- source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md | 3 ++- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md index 8fdfc37b023..e026c5ff20f 100644 --- a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md +++ b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md @@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter #### All Platforms +- Forced MSI to install per-machine by default. See Known Issues below for more details. - Added support for servers with passwordless authentication with [Magic Link for guest users](https://docs.mattermost.com/end-user-guide/access/access-your-workspace.html#magic-link-login-for-guests) (requires Enterprise license) [MM-66445](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-66445). - Remove MAS (Mac App Store) migration logic [MM-66704](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-66704). - Added Sentry error tracking. @@ -52,7 +53,7 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter ### Known Issues - Desktop App v6.1 has been tested against our existing EXE and MSI installers, with a few caveats: - - When installing over top of the MSI installer for versions below v5.9, an extra shortcut may be left in the user's start menu. This can be safely deleted + - When installing over top of the MSI installer for versions below v5.9, an extra shortcut may be left in the user's start menu. This can be safely deleted. - When installing over top of the MSI installer for versions from v5.9 to v6.0.4, if the installation was done per-user (as is the default), the new installer will not replace the old one. This is due to the fact that MSIs cannot modify across contexts, so as a one-time fix, users will have to manually uninstall the old one. We recommend doing this before installing the new one. - Sometimes the app will not restart after an auto-update. This is normal, and if this occurs the app can be safely launched manually. - Sometimes during installation you may see this message: ``Warning 1946. Property 'System.AppUserModel.ID' for shortcut 'Mattermost.Ink' could not be set``. This message can be safely ignored. From 26c5b2e3a0c1c84948c0e80b928d6b5bd88efed4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:38:19 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 11/34] Update desktop-app-changelog.md --- source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md index 41c60a0b980..b6de5fcb4aa 100644 --- a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md +++ b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md @@ -45,6 +45,7 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter - Fixed an issue where macOS permission dialogs were specifically referencing Jitsi instead of using general wording [MM-66775](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-66775). - Fixed an issue where installing over top of an old Desktop App on Windows could break the shortcut. NOTE: You may need to remake your shortcut in the taskbar once after this change [MM-63779](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-63779). - Fixed an issue where clicking the tray menu items would not open the main window if it was occluded. +- Fixed an issue where Sentry and anonymous server metrics were not enabled by default. ### Open Source Components From 91e19f5c9e945e02239a732846c660f7765d98e9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:41:49 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 12/34] Update desktop-app-changelog.md --- .../product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md | 23 +++++++++++++++---- 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md index b6de5fcb4aa..f9b9a209b6c 100644 --- a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md +++ b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md @@ -24,12 +24,21 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter ### Improvements -#### All Platforms +#### macOS + +- Removed MAS (Mac App Store) migration logic [MM-66704](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-66704). +- Changed the name of the macOS ARM64 DMG from ``m1`` to ``arm64`` [MM-54413](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-54413). + +#### Windows - Forced MSI to install per-machine by default. See Known Issues below for more details. +- Removed the Windows EXE installer. + +#### All Platforms + - Added support for servers with passwordless authentication with [Magic Link for guest users](https://docs.mattermost.com/end-user-guide/access/access-your-workspace.html#magic-link-login-for-guests) (requires Enterprise license) [MM-66445](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-66445). -- Remove MAS (Mac App Store) migration logic [MM-66704](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-66704). - Added Sentry error tracking. +- Added in-app notifications for new versions, including for Mac App Store and the Windows MSI. ### Architectural Changes @@ -37,13 +46,19 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter ### Bug Fixes +#### macOS + +- Fixed an issue where macOS permission dialogs were specifically referencing Jitsi instead of using general wording [MM-66775](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-66775). + +#### Windows + +- Fixed an issue where installing over top of an old Desktop App on Windows could break the shortcut. NOTE: You may need to remake your shortcut in the taskbar once after this change [MM-63779](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-63779). + #### All Platforms - Fixed a potential crash in the context menu [MM-66902](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-66902). - Fixed an unnecessary exception handler dialog box appearing when clicking **Clear All Data** [MM-64601](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-64601). - Fixed an issue where clicking the tray menu items would not open the main window. -- Fixed an issue where macOS permission dialogs were specifically referencing Jitsi instead of using general wording [MM-66775](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-66775). -- Fixed an issue where installing over top of an old Desktop App on Windows could break the shortcut. NOTE: You may need to remake your shortcut in the taskbar once after this change [MM-63779](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-63779). - Fixed an issue where clicking the tray menu items would not open the main window if it was occluded. - Fixed an issue where Sentry and anonymous server metrics were not enabled by default. From 0ba3dafb413b9ae5b5e6e4014c4c1914e35466ad Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:51:40 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 13/34] Update desktop-app-changelog.md --- source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md index e907c8ad77b..7913d075704 100644 --- a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md +++ b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md @@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter ### Contributors -- [devinbinnie](https://github.com/devinbinnie), [enahum](https://github.com/enahum), [lieut-data](https://github.com/lieut-data). +- [devinbinnie](https://github.com/devinbinnie), [enahum](https://github.com/enahum), [hmhealey](https://github.com/hmhealey), [lieut-data](https://github.com/lieut-data), [lifeisafractal ](https://github.com/lifeisafractal), [NARSimoes](https://github.com/NARSimoes). (release-v6-0)= ## Release v6.0 From 43529e293f1c92ec9b07f4a0f224b49a9ba2136d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2026 15:06:39 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 14/34] Update desktop-app-changelog.md --- source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md index 7913d075704..e4aef3f60a1 100644 --- a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md +++ b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md @@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter ### Open Source Components -- Added ``@sentry/electron`` to https://github.com/mattermost/desktop. +- Added ``@sentry/electron`` and removed ``electron-updater`` from https://github.com/mattermost/desktop. ### Known Issues From a4118b96e0472631404aea16768faf9fe6880827 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2026 17:23:24 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 15/34] Update desktop-app-changelog.md --- source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md | 5 ++++- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md index e4aef3f60a1..752832e7fb5 100644 --- a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md +++ b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md @@ -34,6 +34,9 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter - Forced MSI to install per-machine by default. See Known Issues below for more details. - Removed the Windows EXE installer. +#### Linux +- Added Flatpak to Linux-packaged builds. + #### All Platforms - Added support for servers with passwordless authentication with [Magic Link for guest users](https://docs.mattermost.com/end-user-guide/access/access-your-workspace.html#magic-link-login-for-guests) (requires Enterprise license) [MM-66445](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-66445). @@ -42,7 +45,7 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter ### Architectural Changes -- Major version upgrade of Electron to 39.2.7. Electron is the underlying technology used to build the Desktop App. +- Major version upgrade of Electron to v40.1.0. Electron is the underlying technology used to build the Desktop App. ### Bug Fixes From a4bf064f683bd6ed3f8dfeaf85c30368e9b36def Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2026 17:24:27 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 16/34] Update desktop-app-changelog.md --- source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md index 752832e7fb5..dfec48144b4 100644 --- a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md +++ b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter ### Compatibility - Desktop App is supported on any currently supported [Mattermost server version](https://docs.mattermost.com/product-overview/mattermost-desktop-releases.html#latest-releases). -- Updated Chromium minimum supported version to 142+. +- Updated Chromium minimum supported version to 144+. ### Improvements From 73be8502b0415e9c34750a9d4df4fcca7abd740c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2026 17:25:22 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 17/34] Update software-hardware-requirements.rst --- .../deployment-guide/software-hardware-requirements.rst | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/deployment-guide/software-hardware-requirements.rst b/source/deployment-guide/software-hardware-requirements.rst index f83a99ae800..a6601692a75 100644 --- a/source/deployment-guide/software-hardware-requirements.rst +++ b/source/deployment-guide/software-hardware-requirements.rst @@ -38,10 +38,10 @@ PC web .. csv-table:: :header: "Browser", "Self-Hosted Technical Requirement", "Cloud Technical Requirement" - "Chrome", "v142+", "v142+" + "Chrome", "v144+", "v144+" "Firefox", "v140+", "v140+" "Safari", "v17.4+", "v17.4+" - "Edge", "v140+", "v140+" + "Edge", "v144+", "v144+" `*` Internet Explorer (IE11) is no longer supported. We recommend using the `Mattermost desktop app `_ or another supported browser. See `this forum post `__ to learn more. @@ -66,8 +66,8 @@ Mobile web .. csv-table:: :header: "Browser", "Technical Requirement" - "iOS", "iOS 16.0+ with Safari 17.4+ or Chrome 142+" - "Android", "Android 7+ with Chrome 142+" + "iOS", "iOS 16.0+ with Safari 17.4+ or Chrome 144+" + "Android", "Android 7+ with Chrome 144+" Email client ^^^^^^^^^^^^ From 70d4b9bc02d5c16e88048183ee8660e9e80352c1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2026 09:52:15 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 18/34] Update software-hardware-requirements.rst --- source/deployment-guide/software-hardware-requirements.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/deployment-guide/software-hardware-requirements.rst b/source/deployment-guide/software-hardware-requirements.rst index a6601692a75..040ad2fb4cf 100644 --- a/source/deployment-guide/software-hardware-requirements.rst +++ b/source/deployment-guide/software-hardware-requirements.rst @@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ PC web "Chrome", "v144+", "v144+" "Firefox", "v140+", "v140+" "Safari", "v17.4+", "v17.4+" - "Edge", "v144+", "v144+" + "Edge", "v140+", "v140+" `*` Internet Explorer (IE11) is no longer supported. We recommend using the `Mattermost desktop app `_ or another supported browser. See `this forum post `__ to learn more. From 715e3f11e1f848a40376bbfaec0b712dd89e87db Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2026 14:42:54 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 19/34] Update desktop-app-changelog.md --- source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md index dfec48144b4..2f4ae913a51 100644 --- a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md +++ b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md @@ -56,6 +56,7 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter #### Windows - Fixed an issue where installing over top of an old Desktop App on Windows could break the shortcut. NOTE: You may need to remake your shortcut in the taskbar once after this change [MM-63779](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-63779). +- Fixed an issue where the notification badge on Windows could get out of sync. #### All Platforms From a28f7685520d05eef117e2058419edfe97022720 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2026 09:50:41 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 20/34] Update desktop-app-changelog.md --- source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md index 2f4ae913a51..75238bb16a6 100644 --- a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md +++ b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md @@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter ### Contributors -- [devinbinnie](https://github.com/devinbinnie), [enahum](https://github.com/enahum), [hmhealey](https://github.com/hmhealey), [lieut-data](https://github.com/lieut-data), [lifeisafractal ](https://github.com/lifeisafractal), [NARSimoes](https://github.com/NARSimoes). +- [devinbinnie](https://github.com/devinbinnie), [enahum](https://github.com/enahum), [hmhealey](https://github.com/hmhealey), [lieut-data](https://github.com/lieut-data), [lifeisafractal ](https://github.com/lifeisafractal), [NARSimoes](https://github.com/NARSimoes), [yasserfaraazkhan](https://github.com/yasserfaraazkhan). (release-v6-0)= ## Release v6.0 From 0a94d7d3a91b06aa09ecd97fa0e001d4c5d38f5b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2026 10:40:36 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 21/34] Update desktop-app-changelog.md --- source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md index 75238bb16a6..45fb33adbe2 100644 --- a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md +++ b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter (release-v6-1)= ## Release v6.1 -**v6.1.0 Release Day: 2026-02-16** +**v6.1.0 Release Day: TBD** **Download Binaries:** [Mattermost Desktop on GitHub](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/latest) From 567a7b7791eb479dfd72e11eeaa1aba7e134fdce Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2026 18:38:45 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 22/34] Update desktop-msi-installer-and-group-policy-install.rst --- .../desktop/desktop-msi-installer-and-group-policy-install.rst | 3 --- 1 file changed, 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/deployment-guide/desktop/desktop-msi-installer-and-group-policy-install.rst b/source/deployment-guide/desktop/desktop-msi-installer-and-group-policy-install.rst index 7c00b64e8cb..e231f5750db 100644 --- a/source/deployment-guide/desktop/desktop-msi-installer-and-group-policy-install.rst +++ b/source/deployment-guide/desktop/desktop-msi-installer-and-group-policy-install.rst @@ -193,13 +193,10 @@ Install for all users Use the ``ALLUSERS`` parameter to install the MSI for all users: -**Command Prompt:** ``msiexec /i mattermost-desktop-v6.1.0-x64.msi ALLUSERS=1`` - **PowerShell:** ``Start-Process -FilePath "$env:systemroot\system32\msiexec.exe" -ArgumentList '/i mattermost-desktop-v6.1.0-x64.msi ALLUSERS=1'`` .. note:: - Installing the MSI for all users disables automatic updates for the desktop app on Windows. - - To disable automatic updates on a per-user basis, use the ``DISABLEAUTOUPDATE`` parameter: ``msiexec /i mattermost-desktop-v6.1.0-x64.msi DISABLEAUTOUPDATE=1`` Specify an install directory ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From 9032098ed9965366be479cb83c6a368bd70addac Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2026 18:43:57 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 23/34] Update desktop-msi-installer-and-group-policy-install.rst --- .../desktop-msi-installer-and-group-policy-install.rst | 10 ---------- 1 file changed, 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/deployment-guide/desktop/desktop-msi-installer-and-group-policy-install.rst b/source/deployment-guide/desktop/desktop-msi-installer-and-group-policy-install.rst index e231f5750db..cb71958392d 100644 --- a/source/deployment-guide/desktop/desktop-msi-installer-and-group-policy-install.rst +++ b/source/deployment-guide/desktop/desktop-msi-installer-and-group-policy-install.rst @@ -188,16 +188,6 @@ Perform a silent installation of the MSI by running the following command: From version v5.9.0 of the Mattermost desktop app, the following silent MSI installation options are also available. -Install for all users -~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ - -Use the ``ALLUSERS`` parameter to install the MSI for all users: - -**PowerShell:** ``Start-Process -FilePath "$env:systemroot\system32\msiexec.exe" -ArgumentList '/i mattermost-desktop-v6.1.0-x64.msi ALLUSERS=1'`` - -.. note:: - - Installing the MSI for all users disables automatic updates for the desktop app on Windows. - Specify an install directory ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From 5d9f3d0552b9eff0020214a940d45739eb0f501d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:43:44 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 24/34] Update desktop-app-changelog.md --- source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md | 3 ++- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md index 45fb33adbe2..04fd08526ce 100644 --- a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md +++ b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md @@ -62,6 +62,7 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter - Fixed a potential crash in the context menu [MM-66902](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-66902). - Fixed an unnecessary exception handler dialog box appearing when clicking **Clear All Data** [MM-64601](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-64601). +- Fixed an issue where Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and OneNote links were incorrectly rejected as "Invalid Link" due to special characters in their URLs [MM-65645](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-65645). - Fixed an issue where clicking the tray menu items would not open the main window. - Fixed an issue where clicking the tray menu items would not open the main window if it was occluded. - Fixed an issue where Sentry and anonymous server metrics were not enabled by default. @@ -83,7 +84,7 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter ### Contributors -- [devinbinnie](https://github.com/devinbinnie), [enahum](https://github.com/enahum), [hmhealey](https://github.com/hmhealey), [lieut-data](https://github.com/lieut-data), [lifeisafractal ](https://github.com/lifeisafractal), [NARSimoes](https://github.com/NARSimoes), [yasserfaraazkhan](https://github.com/yasserfaraazkhan). +- [devinbinnie](https://github.com/devinbinnie), [enahum](https://github.com/enahum), [hmhealey](https://github.com/hmhealey), [lieut-data](https://github.com/lieut-data), [lifeisafractal ](https://github.com/lifeisafractal), [NARSimoes](https://github.com/NARSimoes), [wiggin77](https://github.com/wiggin77), [yasserfaraazkhan](https://github.com/yasserfaraazkhan). (release-v6-0)= ## Release v6.0 From 7eee32bde0c940f61e2f9e4ebdd406b89e550f09 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:26:14 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 25/34] Update desktop-app-changelog.md --- source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md index 04fd08526ce..9a0d6f04116 100644 --- a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md +++ b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md @@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter #### All Platforms - Added support for servers with passwordless authentication with [Magic Link for guest users](https://docs.mattermost.com/end-user-guide/access/access-your-workspace.html#magic-link-login-for-guests) (requires Enterprise license) [MM-66445](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-66445). -- Added Sentry error tracking. +- Added [Sentry error tracking](https://docs.mattermost.com/deployment-guide/desktop/desktop-app-deployment.html#privacy-and-data-handling). - Added in-app notifications for new versions, including for Mac App Store and the Windows MSI. ### Architectural Changes From 632e7b3a15182f771a3857b84cb20ca2c0a8d1cf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:34:25 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 26/34] Update desktop-app-changelog.md --- source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md index 9a0d6f04116..dd724b90a8b 100644 --- a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md +++ b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md @@ -31,17 +31,17 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter #### Windows -- Forced MSI to install per-machine by default. See Known Issues below for more details. +- Forced [MSI to install per-machine](https://docs.mattermost.com/deployment-guide/desktop/desktop-msi-installer-and-group-policy-install.html) by default. See Known Issues below for more details. - Removed the Windows EXE installer. #### Linux -- Added Flatpak to Linux-packaged builds. +- Added [Flatpak](https://docs.mattermost.com/deployment-guide/desktop/linux-desktop-install.html) to Linux-packaged builds. #### All Platforms - Added support for servers with passwordless authentication with [Magic Link for guest users](https://docs.mattermost.com/end-user-guide/access/access-your-workspace.html#magic-link-login-for-guests) (requires Enterprise license) [MM-66445](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-66445). - Added [Sentry error tracking](https://docs.mattermost.com/deployment-guide/desktop/desktop-app-deployment.html#privacy-and-data-handling). -- Added in-app notifications for new versions, including for Mac App Store and the Windows MSI. +- Added [in-app notifications for new versions](https://docs.mattermost.com/end-user-guide/access/install-desktop-app.html#upgrade-the-desktop-app), including for Mac App Store and the Windows MSI. ### Architectural Changes @@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter #### Windows -- Fixed an issue where installing over top of an old Desktop App on Windows could break the shortcut. NOTE: You may need to remake your shortcut in the taskbar once after this change [MM-63779](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-63779). +- Fixed an issue where installing over top of an old Desktop App on Windows could break the shortcut. NOTE: You may need to [remake your shortcut](https://docs.mattermost.com/deployment-guide/desktop/desktop-troubleshooting.html) in the taskbar once after this change [MM-63779](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/MM-63779). - Fixed an issue where the notification badge on Windows could get out of sync. #### All Platforms From 04a946463f6a40171b405330c3f516d9b2f258ed Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:36:16 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 27/34] Update desktop-app-changelog.md --- source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md index dd724b90a8b..309bb9f0578 100644 --- a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md +++ b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md @@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter #### Windows - Forced [MSI to install per-machine](https://docs.mattermost.com/deployment-guide/desktop/desktop-msi-installer-and-group-policy-install.html) by default. See Known Issues below for more details. -- Removed the Windows EXE installer. +- Removed the [Windows EXE installer](https://docs.mattermost.com/deployment-guide/desktop/silent-windows-desktop-distribution.html). #### Linux - Added [Flatpak](https://docs.mattermost.com/deployment-guide/desktop/linux-desktop-install.html) to Linux-packaged builds. From 2ab7c2f0ca9c0a4a58d5da2bc09d449e22db46d5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:42:56 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 28/34] Apply suggestions from code review Co-authored-by: Doug Lauder --- source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md index 309bb9f0578..cfed53e8957 100644 --- a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md +++ b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter ### Important Upgrade Notes -- The in-app auto-updater for Windows and Linux AppImage installations have been deprecated. See more details in [this forum post](https://forum.mattermost.com/t/important-update-changes-to-desktop-app-auto-updater/25657). +- The in-app auto-updater for Windows and Linux AppImage installations has been deprecated. See more details in [this forum post](https://forum.mattermost.com/t/important-update-changes-to-desktop-app-auto-updater/25657). ### Compatibility @@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter ### Contributors -- [devinbinnie](https://github.com/devinbinnie), [enahum](https://github.com/enahum), [hmhealey](https://github.com/hmhealey), [lieut-data](https://github.com/lieut-data), [lifeisafractal ](https://github.com/lifeisafractal), [NARSimoes](https://github.com/NARSimoes), [wiggin77](https://github.com/wiggin77), [yasserfaraazkhan](https://github.com/yasserfaraazkhan). +- [devinbinnie](https://github.com/devinbinnie), [enahum](https://github.com/enahum), [hmhealey](https://github.com/hmhealey), [lieut-data](https://github.com/lieut-data), [lifeisafractal](https://github.com/lifeisafractal), [NARSimoes](https://github.com/NARSimoes), [wiggin77](https://github.com/wiggin77), [yasserfaraazkhan](https://github.com/yasserfaraazkhan). (release-v6-0)= ## Release v6.0 From c039417b57a20dd3672a721808b26a40e88f74db Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:43:26 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 29/34] Update desktop-app-changelog.md --- source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md index cfed53e8957..f265ec41d1e 100644 --- a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md +++ b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md @@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter - Original v6.0.0 release -**Download Binaries:** [Mattermost Desktop on GitHub](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/v6.0.3) +**Download Binaries:** [Mattermost Desktop on GitHub](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/v6.0.4) ```{Note} Mattermost Desktop App v6.0.0 contains low severity level security fixes. Upgrading is recommended. Details will be posted on our [security updates page](https://mattermost.com/security-updates/) 30 days after release as per the [Mattermost Responsible Disclosure Policy](https://mattermost.com/security-vulnerability-report/). From f9d6b236e37dd8fb21ed52321b4c7024338d44a6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:45:19 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 30/34] Update desktop-msi-installer-and-group-policy-install.rst --- .../desktop-msi-installer-and-group-policy-install.rst | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/deployment-guide/desktop/desktop-msi-installer-and-group-policy-install.rst b/source/deployment-guide/desktop/desktop-msi-installer-and-group-policy-install.rst index cb71958392d..1268ec0ce9f 100644 --- a/source/deployment-guide/desktop/desktop-msi-installer-and-group-policy-install.rst +++ b/source/deployment-guide/desktop/desktop-msi-installer-and-group-policy-install.rst @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ Desktop MSI installer and group policy guide .. include:: ../../_static/badges/all-commercial.rst :start-after: :nosearch: -This page provides guidance on installing the desktop app MSI and use Group Policies in Windows for Mattermost Enterprise or Professional. The MSI installer package can be downloaded `here `_. +This page provides guidance on installing the desktop app MSI and use Group Policies in Windows for Mattermost Enterprise or Professional. The MSI installer package can be downloaded `here `_. .. tip:: @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ Download group policy and MSI installer files .. image:: ../../images/desktop/msi_gpo/msi_gpo_installation_test_00002.png :alt: Go to the mattermost/desktop repository on GitHub. -3. Navigate to the release page for `version v6.1.0 `__ and download the appropriate installer for your version of Windows (32-bit vs. 64-bit). +3. Navigate to the release page for `version v6.1.0 `__ and download the appropriate installer for your version of Windows (32-bit vs. 64-bit). 4. Download the `source.zip `__ file as well to extract group policy files. From 02c90bf118515a3881175ec98a53094e365e45c3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:45:57 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 31/34] Update desktop-msi-installer-and-group-policy-install.rst From 5a733773091f60b3f6d1d839a51e0b1770a952bc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:54:32 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 32/34] Update deprecated-features.rst --- source/product-overview/deprecated-features.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/product-overview/deprecated-features.rst b/source/product-overview/deprecated-features.rst index 1463bb5ad17..95f0ef1681f 100644 --- a/source/product-overview/deprecated-features.rst +++ b/source/product-overview/deprecated-features.rst @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ Removed features by Mattermost version Mattermost Desktop App v6.1 (February 2026) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -- The in-app auto-updater for Windows and Linux AppImage installations have been deprecated. See more details in `this forum post `__. +- The in-app auto-updater for Windows and Linux AppImage installations has been deprecated. See more details in `this forum post `__. Mattermost Mobile App v2.36.4 (January 2026) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From a995c3df039296d68e7a56b8a90f1bc230a11707 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:30:34 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 33/34] Update desktop-app-changelog.md --- source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md | 3 ++- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md index f265ec41d1e..314d4c2b329 100644 --- a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md +++ b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md @@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter ### Architectural Changes -- Major version upgrade of Electron to v40.1.0. Electron is the underlying technology used to build the Desktop App. +- Major version upgrade of Electron to v40.6.0. Electron is the underlying technology used to build the Desktop App. ### Bug Fixes @@ -66,6 +66,7 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter - Fixed an issue where clicking the tray menu items would not open the main window. - Fixed an issue where clicking the tray menu items would not open the main window if it was occluded. - Fixed an issue where Sentry and anonymous server metrics were not enabled by default. +- Fixed an issue where the Desktop App wouldn't load content from the JIRA plugin in certain cases. ### Open Source Components From 5123a00eeee531444ca1bfab2546a3c14212d5aa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:16:16 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 34/34] Update desktop-app-changelog.md --- source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md index 314d4c2b329..389718987cb 100644 --- a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md +++ b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md @@ -74,6 +74,7 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter ### Known Issues +- For Calls to work properly with Desktop 6.1, one must use RTCD v1.2.5 (if using external RTCD server) or Calls plugin v1.11.1 (if using integrated RTCD). - Desktop App v6.1 has been tested against our existing EXE and MSI installers, with a few caveats: - When installing over top of the MSI installer for versions below v5.9, an extra shortcut may be left in the user's start menu. This can be safely deleted. - When installing over top of the MSI installer for versions from v5.9 to v6.0.4, if the installation was done per-user (as is the default), the new installer will not replace the old one. This is due to the fact that MSIs cannot modify across contexts, so as a one-time fix, users will have to manually uninstall the old one. We recommend doing this before installing the new one.