Qlik Data Gateway - Direct Access version 1.6.x will be officially End of Life (EOL) on September 30, 2026.
Version 1.6 was initially released in December 2023 and reached End of Support on June 14, 2025. It is now confirmed for End of Life on September 30, 2026. Upgrade to a supported version as soon as possible.
How will this affect me?
Once version 1.6.x reaches End of Life, Direct Access Gateway instances still running 1.6.x after September 30 may lose connection to Qlik Cloud, disrupting data loads and any workloads that depend on it.
What should I do?
Upgrade to the latest available version of Qlik Data Gateway – Direct Access (currently 1.7.x, with 1.7.16 expected soon) before the End of Life date for 1.6.x. The new versions bring: • A redesigned gateway configuration UI, making setup and troubleshooting easier • Ongoing security fixes and cloud-side compatibility, which are not backported to older versions • Ongoing performance and reliability improvements
From version 1.6.6 onward, .NET 8.x is required. This is installed automatically as part of the upgrade process, so no manual action is required.
The upgrade path from 1.6.x to the latest 1.7.x release has been tested and is expected to run smoothly. As always, please review the upgrade steps carefully and take a backup before upgrading.
Configuring and troubleshooting Qlik Data Gateway - Direct Access covers configuration options introduced in later versions that may apply to your deployment. Most gateway settings can also be managed directly in the Qlik Cloud Administration activity center (from v1.7.2).
What else should I keep in mind?
We recommend always running the latest available version of the Direct Access Gateway. Cloud-side fixes are deployed on a near-weekly basis, and these most often do not apply to older gateway versions — so staying current is the best way to avoid running into avoidable issues.
Questions?
If you have questions or need assistance planning your upgrade, our forums are open to you, and Support is only a chat away.
