# Salto Space release notes version 6.13
> New features, updates and improvements added to the Salto Space software in version 6.13


### Username and password required on initial login {{% label type="changed" %}} {#initial-login-security}

Space will prompt operators to set a unique username and password during their first login.
This enhancement eliminates default usernames, reducing the risk of brute force attacks and improving overall security.

See [Security tab in Space General options](/space/user-guide/operator/general-options/security) for more information.

### Deprecation of MS SQL Server 2012, 2014 and LocalDB {{% label type="deprecated" %}} {#sql-server-deprecation}

Support for Microsoft SQL Server 2012, 2014 and all versions of LocalDB is being deprecated in the Space software.
Customers using these database engines must upgrade to a more recent version that is officially supported by Microsoft.
This change ensures better performance, stability and security.

See the [guide to migrating your Space database from LocalDB to SQL Server](/space/how-to-guides/migrate-database) for more information.

### Support for automatic certificate refresh {{% label type="new" %}} {#automatic-certificate-refresh}

Added support for automated certificate updates in the web application.
Operators can now configure a monitored location for renewed certificates, allowing the system to detect and apply updates seamlessly without requiring manual intervention or service downtime.

See the [section on checking Space configuration](/space/user-guide/systems-admin/check-configuration) for detailed information.

### Extended password policy {{% label type="new" %}} {#password-policy}

Introduced new password policy options to support stricter password management practices.
Enhancements include controls to prevent repeated character patterns and enforce a minimum interval between password changes.

See [Security tab items](/space/user-guide/operator/general-options/security#security-tab-items) for more information.

### System auditor: expanded operation logging {{% label type="changed" %}} {#system-auditor-logging}

The system auditor has been improved to capture additional events for operations on core access control resources, such as zones, access levels and similar entities, that were previously not logged.
This enhancement provides greater traceability and accountability.

### BLUEnet door controllers supported in BAS integrations {{% label type="new" %}} {#bluenet-door-controllers}

BLUEnet door controllers are now supported in building automation systems based on the BAS protocol.

See [Configuring doors](/space/user-guide/operator/access-points/doors#configuring-doors) for detailed information.

### Maximum number of guest keys per room reservation {{% label type="new" %}} {#max-guest-keys}

A new configuration setting allows defining a maximum number of guest keys permitted for a room reservation.
If this limit is reached, no additional copy keys can be created. This ensures better control over key encoding and prevents over-issuance.

See [**Settings panel** in Hotel options](/space/user-guide/operator/general-options/hotel#settings-panel), [Selecting rooms](/space/user-guide/operator/hotel/check-in#selecting-rooms) and [Copying guest keys](/space/user-guide/operator/hotel/keys#copying-guest-keys) for more information.

### Advanced certificate and port configuration for Local IO Bridge {{% label type="new" %}} {#local-io-bridge-config}

A new advanced mode has been added to the "Local IO Bridge" program.
Administrators can define certificate attributes for automatic selection from the local Windows store and the program will use a fixed, user-defined port instead of a random one, simplifying network and firewall setup.

See the [section on configuring the Local IO Bridge](/space/user-guide/systems-admin/install-components#local-io-bridge-advanced-configuration) for more information.
For additional information, you can also check the [technical notes on Local IO Bridge](/space/user-guide/systems-admin/local-io-bridge).