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title: Bifrost Release 19 August 2025
description: "**RELEASE NOTES** ##### Release Version  Cloud v2.1.0 Bifrost Direct Tunnel Client v1.0.1 ##### Release Date  August 19, 2025 ##### Product Announcement **Bifrost Direct Tunnel Client** We’re excited to introduce the **Bifrost Direct Tunnel Client**, which replaces the Netbird Client previously used…"
url: "https://bifrostconnect.com/knowledge-center/bifrost-release-19-august-2025/"
updated: "2025-08-20"
category: Release Notes / 2025
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# Bifrost Release 19 August 2025

**RELEASE NOTES**

##### Release Version 

Cloud v2.1.0

Bifrost Direct Tunnel Client v1.0.1

##### Release Date 

August 19, 2025

##### Product Announcement

**Bifrost Direct Tunnel Client**

We’re excited to introduce the **Bifrost Direct Tunnel Client**, which replaces the Netbird Client previously used during the Beta phase. This new client offers a more streamlined experience by improving:

- User onboarding
- Version compatibility
- Overall user experience

Additionally, it provides richer, purpose-built insights tailored to Direct Tunnel use cases.

##### Manager Updates 

**Direct Tunnel is now out of Beta**, with the following improvements:

- - Enhanced audit points for better visibility and tracking
  - **New feature**: Bulk removal of subnet mappings at the Unit level
  - Improved performance and stability
  - **New option**: Change the Ethernet configuration on a Bifrost Unit
  - **UI enhancement**: Display the current Ethernet IP address on the Bifrost Unit details page

##### Miscellaneous 

- Minor UI improvements