January Release Rollup: Egnyte MCP Server, File Server Connector, and More

We’re excited to share new updates and enhancements for January, including: 

• Egnyte MCP Server
• File Server Connector
• Enhanced MS Teams and Outlook Integration 

For more info on these updates, check out the list below and dive into the detailed articles. Please join the Egnyte Community to get the latest updates, chat with experts, share feedback, and learn from other users.

Collaboration 

• Multi-folder support for document triggers: Apply one workflow template to up to 20 folders, reducing setup effort and simplifying management by eliminating the need for separate templates for each folder.
• "All Requests" dashboard in Egnyte Sign: Manage Egnyte Sign requests, track progress, send reminders, and act from one centralized dashboard.
• Move or copy action in Egnyte tab – MS Teams: Move or copy files and folders directly in Microsoft Teams, with changes automatically synced to the Egnyte web app, keeping users organized and avoiding duplicate work.
• Admin setup improvements in Apps & Integrations – MS Teams: View Microsoft Teams setup status and edit settings directly from the Apps & Integrations page, saving admins time and reducing confusion.
• Upload and share files – MS Outlook: Upload local files to Egnyte and share secure links directly from Outlook, with permissions and expiration controls intact.
• Project Center tab: Browse, search, and open Egnyte project folders directly in the Desktop App using the new Project Center tab, saving time and eliminating the need to switch browsers.

Intelligence

• Egnyte MCP Server: Use ChatGPT, Claude, and other MCP-compatible AI tools to securely access Egnyte content via the MCP server, enabling AI insights without compromising permissions.
• Egnyte Copilot chat (iOS mobile app): Use Egnyte Copilot in the iOS mobile app to find files, get quick answers, and complete tasks faster, with just one tap from any file or folder.
• Quick access widget (iOS mobile app): Launch key actions faster with one-tap scanning, uploads, and geotagged photos, making it easier to capture and share content on the go.

Governance

• File Server Connector:  The new File Server Connector, which replaces Site Connector, simplifies deployment and delivers faster, more reliable Windows File Server monitoring in Egnyte Governance (Secure & Govern).
• Inactive container policies – granular subfolder control: Control content lifecycle policies by choosing folders, subfolders, or future subfolders to move to inactive storage, giving users precise control and preventing unintended content moves.

Platform

• Migration App – validate folders: Validate folders, including empty ones, from source to destination when checking a project, ensuring complete accuracy and integrity.
• Filter trash from last 180 days: Filter trash to show items deleted in the last 180 days by default, making it faster to find, restore, and manage recently deleted content.

Learn more from our Help Desk articles or reach out to your account representative for a quick demo.