Dear IPT users,

We have released a new version of the IPT, version 2.5.6 [1]. This version brings new Darwin Core functionality [2], [3], [4]. It also changes the way user password are stored to improve security.

A full list of addressed issues can be found here [5]

All users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

Upgrade and installation instructions are in the manual [1]. Please remember to check your data directory backup is working before starting the upgrade.

[1] https://ipt.gbif.org/manual/en/ipt/2.5/releases#2-5-6-february-2022

[2] https://github.com/gbif/ipt/issues/1532

[3] https://github.com/gbif/ipt/issues/1664

[4] https://github.com/gbif/ipt/issues/1653

[5] https://github.com/gbif/ipt/milestone/33?closed=1

Best regards, Mikhail