John Picinich (Progress Software) asked a question.

June 4, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Introducing What’s New in WS_FTP Professional 13.0

We’re excited to announce the release of WS_FTP Professional 13.0, bringing important security, compatibility, and documentation enhancements designed to deliver a more modern and dependable file transfer experience.

 

Stronger security with OpenSSL 3.x and FIPS support

WS_FTP Professional now includes OpenSSL 3.x, replacing the previous OpenSSL 1.0.2 implementation and aligning the product with current security standards.

This release also introduces support for FIPS mode through a FIPS-approved OpenSSL module, helping organizations meet evolving compliance and regulatory requirements with greater confidence.

 

Expanded support for modern SSH host key and MAC algorithms

With OpenSSL 3.x, WS_FTP Professional now supports additional modern SSH host key and message authentication code (MAC) algorithms, improving interoperability with current security environments.

These algorithms are enabled by default for both new installations and upgrades, and they remain fully configurable through the SSH options. This ensures administrators can take advantage of stronger defaults while maintaining flexibility for their file transfer workflows.

 

Updated documentation experience on progress.com

WS_FTP Professional documentation has moved from ipswitch.com to progress.com, making it easier to access up-to-date product information from our current documentation platform.

All in-product help links have been updated to point to the new documentation URLs, ensuring a seamless experience when accessing the latest guidance and maintained resources.

 

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  • John Picinich (Progress Software)

    To reactivate your WS_FTP Professional license after an upgrade, run the Manage WS_FTP Professional License utility as an administrator, enter your serial number, and click activate. [1, 2]

     

    Follow these specific steps to complete the process:

    1. Open the Windows Start menu and locate the Progress WS_FTP Professional folder.
    2. Right-click on Manage WS_FTP Professional License, select More, and choose Run as Administrator.
    3. Click Next, then enter your product Activation Key (serial number).
    4. Click Activate.
    5. Log in with your Progress Community account credentials if prompted, and click Finish when the activation is successful. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

     

    If you are upgrading an evaluation license to a purchased license, simply replace the evaluation license details during this process. For offline environments, you can generate an offline activation file (.ofa) and upload it to the Progress Offline Activation portal. [1, 2, 3, 4]

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  • Sandy Garner (Customer)

    I currently have v 12.9 the current license is not working after I upgraded to v13.0.1. How can I get new licenses?

     

    • John Picinich (Progress Software)

      To reactivate your WS_FTP Professional license after an upgrade, run the Manage WS_FTP Professional License utility as an administrator, enter your serial number, and click activate. [1, 2]

       

      Follow these specific steps to complete the process:

      1. Open the Windows Start menu and locate the Progress WS_FTP Professional folder.
      2. Right-click on Manage WS_FTP Professional License, select More, and choose Run as Administrator.
      3. Click Next, then enter your product Activation Key (serial number).
      4. Click Activate.
      5. Log in with your Progress Community account credentials if prompted, and click Finish when the activation is successful. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

       

      If you are upgrading an evaluation license to a purchased license, simply replace the evaluation license details during this process. For offline environments, you can generate an offline activation file (.ofa) and upload it to the Progress Offline Activation portal. [1, 2, 3, 4]

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