# Feedback about updating to 2.1.0.2

**URL:** https://forum.duplicati.com/t/feedback-about-updating-to-2-1-0-2/19843
**Category:** Support
**Created:** [January 4, 2025, 10:17pm UTC](https://forum.duplicati.com/t/feedback-about-updating-to-2-1-0-2/19843 "2025-01-04T22:17:17Z")
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### Author: ![ts678](https://forum.duplicati.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/8491ac/32.png) [@ts678](https://forum.duplicati.com/u/ts678)
#### Post date: [January 5, 2025, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.duplicati.com/t/feedback-about-updating-to-2-1-0-2/19843/6 "2025-01-05T18:21:07Z")

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> [@rlw1138](#):
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> I have never had any sort of problem with Duplicati before.

This release had lots of changes. The release note describes:

> [@Release: 2.1.0.2 (Beta) 2024-11-29](https://forum.duplicati.com/t/release-2-1-0-2-beta-2024-11-29/19577/1):
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> **Unlike previoius builds, this one has a major change in the build system, so it now runs on .NET8.**  
> The builds are self-contained so Mono or .NET installations are not required to install.  
> Automatic updating to this version is not supported.
> 
> **Important changes from last Beta**
> 
> - Updated to .NET8 with OS specific builds
> - Using Kestrel as the API/UI server
> - Mandatory password and new authentication scheme for server
> - Settings database version updated to v8
> - Backup database updated to v13

> [@Update recommendation](https://forum.duplicati.com/t/update-recommendation/19673/2):
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> It is generally safe to update, and the process is meant to be seamless with no manual steps required. This update is slightly special in that it adds a [mandatory API password](https://docs.duplicati.com/detailed-descriptions/duplicati-access-password). If you are not using Duplicati with the TrayIcon launcher, you need to set up a password (if you have not already).

IMO (and per feedback) the “slightly special” understates the impact of the new password need. Those using TrayIcon have a somewhat easier time but are probably puzzled by new breakage.

[Added help button to login #5839](https://github.com/duplicati/duplicati/pull/5839)

> Added a help button to the connection dialog.  
> Added a help link to the login dialog.  
> Added a help link to the signin dialog.

just went in for next Canary (and eventually Beta and beyond), and may help the situation some.

[Duplicati Access Password](https://docs.duplicati.com/detailed-descriptions/duplicati-access-password) (various sections) is what the new help links look like they will link to.

> [@rlw1138](#):
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> use the TrayIcon to access your stuff now

Not quite so, but it’s the alternative if you have not yet set up a password, and have no desire to.

> [@rlw1138](#):
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> should be front-and-center in a large red flashing headline.

Where? People may miss the release notice (see quote above) and also the manual (see links).  
Installer can’t do it. [Download page](https://duplicati.com/download) can be bypassed by download link from a previous release.

I suppose one answer might be “everywhere possible”, but at least soon it’s nearby for upgrade.

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