Workspot Windows Client Release 5.0.0
Last updated May 12, 2023 by Robert Plamondon
Highlights
Status
- Currently in production.
Posture Check
Support for additional posture-check features:
- Windows 10/11 build numbers: Warn user or deny connections if the build number is too low.
- WiFi connection: Warn user or deny connections except on a wired connection.
- Connection origin: Warn user or deny connections if Client is not in an approved country.
Improved Okta Support
- Improved Okta support: Users have the option to use Okta credentials instead of AD credentials or an emailed validation code when registering the Client with Workspot (called “first-time use registration” or “FTU”).
FIDO2/Yubikey Pass-Through Authentication Support
- Support for the FIDO2 (Yubikey) protocol, allowing a local Yubikey device to authenticate applications running remotely on a Workspot desktop or app.
Supported Platforms
Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Installation
Installing the Release Manually
The Client is available for manual installation from Workspot's download site (https://download.workspot.com) using the links below:
- 64-bit Windows Client: WorkspotClientSetup64(5.0.0.5045).msi.
- 32-bit Windows Client: WorkspotClientSetup32(5.0.0.5045).msi.
Installing the Release Automatically
Automatic updates via the (highly recommended) Deployment Ring option work as follows:
- The Stable Ring (recommended for most users) is always set to the most recent production release.
- The Preview Ring (recommended for beta testers and early adopters) is always set to the most recent beta release or production release, whichever is newer.
See Automatic Updates via Deployment Rings for more information.