# Release Notes

## ESS 2.6.2 (Released 2025-10-16)

### Bugfix

A regression introduced with 2.6.0 on the usage of the `request` predicate to link an Access Grant to an Access Request has been fixed, so that the Access Request status is appropriately updated at the query endpoint. Usage of the newly introduced predicate `verifiedRequest` is not impacted.

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## ESS 2.6.1 (Released 2025-09-29)

### Security Fix

**CRITICAL:** Fixed mTLS configuration for internal provision endpoints introduced in 2.6.0.

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## ESS 2.6.0 (Released September 2025)

### Platform Management Service

A new Platform Management service has been introduced to enable administrators to provision user accounts and resources before users access the system. This service provides a set of APIs that can be used to incorporate ESS into an automated user onboarding process.

The Platform Management service includes an HTTPS API for administrative user provisioning.

For more information, see [Platform Management Services](/ess/latest/services/service-platform-management.md).

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**Database Upgrade Note**: When upgrading to ESS 2.6.0, the Platform Management service should use the same database that is used by the Purger service.
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## Changelogs

For changelogs, see the [2.6 Changelogs](/ess/2.6/releases/changelog.md).


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