The old versions 1.4.x and 1.5.x of Qlik Data Gateway - Direct Access will be officially End of Life by December 31st, 2025.
Version 1.4 was released in June and July 2023 and reached End of Support on February 19, 2024.
Version 1.5 was released in September 2023 and reached End of Support on June 12, 2024.
How will this affect me?
Both versions will stop working after reaching End of Life. We recommend you plan to upgrade to the latest available version of the currently supported 1.7.x as soon as possible.
How do I upgrade?
For the upgrade procedure, please refer to Upgrading Qlik Data Gateway - Direct Access on Qlik's online help. This page also lists all the significant changes for each version.
The upgrade to 1.7.x from 1.4 or 1.5 has been thoroughly tested, and the process is expected to be smooth. However, please follow the steps carefully and always take a backup before upgrading. It is also worth noting that .NET 8.x is required (from v1.6.6) and will be automatically installed during the upgrade.
What else do I need to keep in mind?
There are several configuration settings added in later versions of the Direct Access gateway that may be applicable for your deployment. Therefore, please review all details in the online help on Configuring and troubleshooting Qlik Data Gateway - Direct Access. Note that most Direct Access gateway settings can be configured in the Qlik Cloud Administration activity center (from v1.7.2).
Always upgrade to the latest version!
Version 1.6, which was initially released in December 2023, reached end-of-support on June 14, 2025, and is tentatively set for End-of-Life by end of June 2026. We will share an update later this year with the exact End-of-Life date for this version.
Please note that you are always better off upgrading to the latest version available, especially as cloud-side fixes, which get deployed almost every week, most often does not apply to older gateway versions.
If you have questions or need additional assistance, our forums are always open to you, and Support is only a chat away.
