Eight years in development.
FreeRADIUS 4.0 brings:
- Fundamental improvements to TLS certificate handling
- A powerful new policy engine supporting multiple protocols
- Fully asynchronous multi-threaded architecture
- Performance gains that matter at scale
production RADIUS deployments.
ensure a stable release for the entire community.
Who This is For
This program is for organisations running production RADIUS deployments.
ISPs/Telcos
Managing subscriber
authentication at scale,
able to test in staging
environments that
mirror production
loads.
Universities
Supporting campuswide access who can
test with representative
user loads and
authentication
scenarios.
Enterprises
Complex network
security requirements
and the infrastructure
to run parallel testing
alongside production
systems.
Cloud Providers
Staging environments
where authentication
can be tested under
realistic conditions.
Network
Equipment Manufacturers
Who need early
integration testing and
can provide detailed
compatibility feedback
Who We Need From You
Beta testing is a two-way commitment. We provide early access and direct support. You provide:
Testing in environments that mirror real-world use - Trusted by global brands to provide AAA for their critical networks.
Apply for early access
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We'll review applications and follow up with next steps. Priority goes to organisations that can provide thorough testing across diverse deployment scenarios.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. This is a genuine beta testing programme where your feedback directly influences bug fixes and final release quality. We're looking for organisations that can commit engineering time to proper testing and reporting.
We'll prioritise bugs based on severity, impact, and reproducibility. Critical issues affecting security, stability, or core functionality will be addressed before general release. We can't guarantee every edge case will be fixed in V4.0, but all feedback helps shape the roadmap.
No. This programme is open to qualified organisations who can provide valuable testing. FreeRADIUS is open source. InkBridge Networks provides commercial support for organizations that need it.
Beta timeline details will be shared with accepted participants. We're targeting 8-12 weeks for the beta period before general release.
Beta software should be tested in staging or controlled environments, not mission-critical production systems. We recommend parallel testing alongside your production V3 deployment until V4 is officially released.
Report it immediately through the private communication channel provided to beta participants. Security issues are handled with priority and discretion.
About InkBridge Networks
InkBridge Networks engineers, supports, and installs foundational network solutions for authentication and network security. The core team at InkBridge Networks founded and continues to maintain the open-source FreeRADIUS Project, the world's most popular RADIUS server, upporting hundreds of millions of users every day.
FreeRADIUS remains open source. InkBridge Networks provides commercial support, consulting, training, and solutions optimized for ISPs, telecommunications providers, enterprises, and universities.
