Changelog

Stay up to date with the latest features, improvements, and fixes.

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Spam-based alias rules

Use spam scores in alias rules to automatically accept, block, or tag emails on a per-alias basis. Set your own thresholds to filter unwanted mail before it hits your webhook.

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Upgraded spam filtering engine

Switched from SpamAssassin to Rspamd for faster, more accurate spam detection. Webhooks now include a spam analysis with detailed authentication results.

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Email security hardening

Enhanced mail server security with TLS 1.2/1.3 enforcement, MTA-STS policy, Spamhaus blocklist integration, and stricter sender validation. Your emails are now better protected in transit.

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Happy holidays from EmailConnect

Wishing you a peaceful festive season and a healthy, productive 2026. Thanks for building with us this year.

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Performance and reliability improvements

Under-the-hood optimizations for faster email processing and more reliable webhook delivery. Your emails now reach their destination even quicker.

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Direct webhook.site integration

Test webhooks without leaving EmailConnect. View received payloads directly in your email logs with our new webhooktest.eu integration.

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Increased email volumes on all plans

Free plan now includes 100 emails/month (up from 50). Pro plan increased to 3,500 emails/month (up from 1,000). More room to grow.

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Enhanced payload customization

New alias options give you more control over webhook payloads. Choose to receive HTML only, text only, or both. Strip what you don't need.

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Advanced S3 configuration options

Configure your own S3-compatible storage with fine-grained file type controls. Allow only documents, block executables, or create custom filtering rules.

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Alias rules for email filtering

New Pro feature lets you allow or block emails based on sender address, sender domain, attachment status, or file types. Optionally notify blocked senders.

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Enhanced email size protection

Added proactive memory protection to prevent oversized emails from causing system issues, ensuring reliable processing for all email volumes

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Refreshed landing page design

Updated homepage with clearer value propositions, real-world use case examples, and improved visual hierarchy to help you understand EmailConnect faster

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Enhanced mobile experience

Redesigned mobile interface with improved responsive layouts, better touch targets, and optimized navigation for smaller screens

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Redesigned attachment processing

Completely rebuilt attachment handling system with improved reliability, better inline attachment support, and enhanced file type detection

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Password recovery system

Implemented secure password reset functionality, allowing you to regain account access via email verification

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Modernized permission system

Refactored permission management to intuitive dot notation, making access control clearer and more maintainable

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Enhanced usage tracking

Introduced comprehensive usage tracking with database persistence and Redis caching for real-time monitoring of your email processing

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Privacy-first analytics integration

Integrated Plausible Analytics for privacy-respecting usage insights without tracking cookies or personal data collection

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Comprehensive documentation overhaul

Rebuilt help documentation with better organization, searchable content, and step-by-step guides for common integration scenarios

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Dark mode theme support

Added seamless dark/light mode theme switcher with automatic system preference detection and smooth transitions between themes

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Faster page load performance

Implemented advanced component lazy loading with intersection observers, reducing initial page load times and improving overall site responsiveness

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New public website launch

Launched redesigned public website built with Nuxt, featuring faster performance and split from actual application. Hosted on statichost.eu

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Smarter Email Alias Management for n8n Workflows

Simplified domain alias creation in your n8n automation flows with intelligent update handling and streamlined webhook configuration

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Faster, More Reliable API Performance

Optimized backend infrastructure for improved response times and enhanced reliability when managing your domains, aliases, and webhooks

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Extended Audit Logging and Admin Tools

Added comprehensive audit log dashboard, streamlined admin support tools, and enhanced security monitoring capabilities

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Enhanced Security Measures

Implemented rate limiting, CSP headers, and integrated Snyk vulnerability scanning for improved platform security

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Code quality and development improvements

Fixed all TypeScript compilation errors and simplified development setup. The platform now builds cleanly and the development environment is more streamlined, ensuring continued reliability and faster feature development.

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Platform stability and permission fixes

Fixed various permission system inconsistencies and improved platform reliability. S3 storage permissions now properly validated, trial notifications work correctly, and the test suite is more robust for continued platform development.

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Pro plan trials and admin improvements

Users can now try Pro features for 7 days! Added comprehensive trial system with admin controls, plus major admin dashboard improvements with cleaner tabbed interface and unified user management. Also added Gravatar support and fixed various attachment handling issues.

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S3 attachment storage for Pro users

Pro users can now store email attachments in S3-compatible cloud storage with sync/async uploads and custom folder organization

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Advanced email processing architecture

Redesigned email routing with dual-path processing - basic flow for free users and advanced spam filtering + attachment handling for Pro users

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S3 attachment storage infrastructure

Built the foundation for cloud attachment storage (Pro feature) with per file type customization and user-configurable storage rules

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Plus aliasing

For those not wanting to use their own domain - try using a 'plus alias' under your unique system alias!

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My son was born

Bear with me as I spend nights awake and days asleep!

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Changed server

Moved the infrastructure to a server with dedicated CPUs and increased memory for reliable, fast processing

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Integration with webhooktest.eu

Simplify your testing with a direct integration into [webhooktest.eu](https://webhooktest.eu/?ref=ec)

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Many improvements

It's hard to keep up! Added custom data retention, custom headers, spam filtering, and more.

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User settings for storage configuration

Added comprehensive user settings system for managing attachment processing and storage configuration

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Domain verification improvements

Fixed domain verification process and improved error handling for DNS configuration

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Billing system enhancements

Updated billing interface with improved plan management and credit purchasing options