Overleaf 6.0.1 is available

We are pleased to announce Overleaf Server Pro 6.0.1! This major release includes new features, security updates to the base image and installed packages, along with improvements and bugfixes. You can read the full release notes here.

We advise all customers to upgrade to Server Pro 6.0.1 at their earliest convenience.

Important upgrade note: You will need to upgrade MongoDB before upgrading to this major release. Please ensure you have a database backup before upgrading. In case of rollback, you will need to restore the database backup. Refer to the documentation for detailed instructions on the upgrade process.

What’s new?

Server Pro 6.0.1 introduces the following features:

• Link sharing now can be disabled with OVERLEAF_DISABLE_LINK_SHARING=true to only allow sharing of projects via individualized email invites.
• Title and content of the Maintenance page can be customized via OVERLEAF_MAINTENANCE_MESSAGE and OVERLEAF_MAINTENANCE_MESSAGE_HTML.
• The expiration delay for deleted users and projects can be configured (in milliseconds) via OVERLEAF_USER_HARD_DELETION_DELAY and OVERLEAF_PROJECT_HARD_DELETION_DELAY.

What’s fixed?

• Fixed links rendering incorrectly in the footer.
• Enhanced error messages for SAML login errors.
• Resolved missing audit log entries for admin state updates on SSO login.
• Fixed History panel errors when TLS is enabled in Redis.
• Stopping compilations is now supported for non-sandboxed compiles.

Other changes

• All the links to the status page (set via OVERLEAF_STATUS_PAGE_URL) now use HTTPS and open in a new browser tab.

How do I update Server Pro?

If you’re an existing Overleaf Server Pro customer you can learn how to update Overleaf Server Pro here.

Interested in purchasing Server Pro?

Start with our open-source, on-premises Community Edition solution, which can be freely self-installed. It will allow your organization to test the installation process and setup prior to purchasing Server Pro.

We’d be happy to provide more information and demos on Overleaf Server Pro, our on-premises solution, please contact us to start the conversation.