# Announcements **URL:** https://forums.knack.com/c/announcements/9.md [Latest](https://forums.knack.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.knack.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.knack.com/tags.md) --- ## [🔧 Maintenance Notice: Live App Sign-In Required After Regional Updates (Live App)](https://forums.knack.com/t/maintenance-notice-live-app-sign-in-required-after-regional-updates-live-app/20607)
**Author:** [@Kara](https://forums.knack.com/u/Kara)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 5:22pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/maintenance-notice-live-app-sign-in-required-after-regional-updates-live-app/20607 "2026-10-19T17:22:55Z")
We’re performing system maintenance this week that will require you to log back into the Knack Live App. Updates are rolling out region by region during non-business hours to minimize disruption. When the maintenance wi… --- ## [2 upcoming changes & 1 released change to be aware of](https://forums.knack.com/t/2-upcoming-changes-1-released-change-to-be-aware-of/20588)
**Author:** [@Kara](https://forums.knack.com/u/Kara)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 1:02am UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/2-upcoming-changes-1-released-change-to-be-aware-of/20588 "2026-10-08T01:02:17Z")
:warning::sparkles: Coming Soon: Accessibility Updates for Classic Live Apps :megaphone: We’re releasing a significant set of WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA accessibility improvements to Classic Live Apps in the upcoming weeks. These … --- ## [Notice: Potential Breaking Changes in Week 41 (7-Oct-2026)](https://forums.knack.com/t/notice-potential-breaking-changes-in-week-41-7-oct-2026/20579)
**Author:** [@Kara](https://forums.knack.com/u/Kara)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/notice-potential-breaking-changes-in-week-41-7-oct-2026/20579 "2026-10-07T21:08:13Z")
:warning: Potential Breaking Change: Upcoming Changes to View-Based API Update Behavior (API) Heads up: Starting October 7, 2026, view-based API requests will be required to follow the editing settings configured in you… --- ## [Data Access Control for Existing Apps](https://forums.knack.com/t/data-access-control-for-existing-apps/20530)
**Author:** [@Kara](https://forums.knack.com/u/Kara)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 1:58pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/data-access-control-for-existing-apps/20530 "2026-08-25T13:58:21Z")
What’s Happening We’re in the process of rolling out Data Access Control (DAC) to all Knack apps where it isn’t already enabled. We’re excited to bring this feature to everyone. DAC gives you fine-grained control over … --- ## [📅 Early Access Open! Knack Scheduling](https://forums.knack.com/t/early-access-open-knack-scheduling/20465)
**Author:** [@Kara](https://forums.knack.com/u/Kara)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 4:21pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/early-access-open-knack-scheduling/20465 "2026-07-07T16:21:39Z")
We’re opening up early access to one of our most-requested features: Scheduling & Booking, built natively into Knack. We’re looking for 15–20 builders who are ready to kick the tires and share feedback. If you’ve been w… --- ## [Template Apps - Major Updates Shipped](https://forums.knack.com/t/template-apps-major-updates-shipped/20458)
**Author:** [@Kara](https://forums.knack.com/u/Kara)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/template-apps-major-updates-shipped/20458 "2026-06-26T16:24:06Z")
Hello! We’ve completed a round of significant updates to our 119 template apps to bring them in line with the current Next-Gen platform updates. Here’s a summary of what’s changed: Multi-Timezone Support - Template ap… --- ## [SAML, OAuth & Auto-Link to First Page in a Tab Now available in Next Gen!](https://forums.knack.com/t/saml-oauth-auto-link-to-first-page-in-a-tab-now-available-in-next-gen/20357)
**Author:** [@Kara](https://forums.knack.com/u/Kara)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/saml-oauth-auto-link-to-first-page-in-a-tab-now-available-in-next-gen/20357 "2026-04-22T19:15:22Z")
:star\_struck: :waving\_hand: Hello hello!Posting some newly released features here in case you missed the release notes today. I know the Auto-Link to first page has been a pain point for Classic users when switching to N… --- ## [🏆 Think you can build something amazing?](https://forums.knack.com/t/think-you-can-build-something-amazing/20334)
**Author:** [@Kara](https://forums.knack.com/u/Kara)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 3:58pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/think-you-can-build-something-amazing/20334 "2026-04-13T15:58:14Z")
This is your moment to show off your Knacktastic skills and get paid :money\_with\_wings: :star\_struck: :sparkles: Submit a new app design by April 30 for a chance to win $1,000 in the Knack Builder Season Challenge. Lea… --- ## [HIPAA & GovCloud - Scheduled Maintenance Notice](https://forums.knack.com/t/hipaa-govcloud-scheduled-maintenance-notice/20298)
**Author:** [@Kara](https://forums.knack.com/u/Kara)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/hipaa-govcloud-scheduled-maintenance-notice/20298 "2026-03-23T17:23:03Z")
Upcoming scheduled maintenance notice We will be performing scheduled maintenance on April 04 from 10:00 p.m. ET to 11:00 p.m. ET. During this window, downtime of up to one hour may occur. Service will likely be restore… --- ## [A Fond Farewell to Carl Holmes](https://forums.knack.com/t/a-fond-farewell-to-carl-holmes/20270)
**Author:** [@Kara](https://forums.knack.com/u/Kara)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/a-fond-farewell-to-carl-holmes/20270 "2026-03-11T16:25:13Z")
:sparkling\_heart: Hey everyone, I wanted to share some bittersweet news to our community. @CarlHolmes, long-time moderator, very active contributor, and familiar face to so many of you, has officially embraced full reti… --- ## [An Update on Recent Next Gen Disruptions and What We’re Doing About Them](https://forums.knack.com/t/an-update-on-recent-next-gen-disruptions-and-what-we-re-doing-about-them/20178)
**Author:** [@JohnKaras](https://forums.knack.com/u/JohnKaras)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 6:41pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/an-update-on-recent-next-gen-disruptions-and-what-we-re-doing-about-them/20178 "2026-01-23T18:41:49Z")
Hello, I want to personally acknowledge and address the issues some of you experienced recently related to Next Gen app availability and UI behavior. I know how disruptive it can be when access is inconsistent or when c… --- ## [Happy New Year - 2026 🚀](https://forums.knack.com/t/happy-new-year-2026/20117)
**Author:** [@CarlHolmes](https://forums.knack.com/u/CarlHolmes)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 6:00pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/happy-new-year-2026/20117 "2026-01-19T18:00:04Z")
Happy New Year :partying\_face: I’m back, did you know I’d left? - Think of me like a legacy feature that nobody knows how to turn off - I’m still here, and I’m Not Done Yet! --- ## [Changes to Equation Field Calculations (Releasing October 21, 2025) Next-Gen and Classic](https://forums.knack.com/t/changes-to-equation-field-calculations-releasing-october-21-2025-next-gen-and-classic/19959)
**Author:** [@Kara](https://forums.knack.com/u/Kara)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 12:31am UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/changes-to-equation-field-calculations-releasing-october-21-2025-next-gen-and-classic/19959 "2025-10-14T00:31:16Z")
We’re updating how Knack’s equation editor handles the modulo (%) and percentage operators to align with standard mathematical conventions. This change affects the order in which calculations are performed when these ope… --- ## [🚀 The Next Generation of Knack is Here - Join the Conversation!](https://forums.knack.com/t/the-next-generation-of-knack-is-here-join-the-conversation/19935)
**Author:** [@Kara](https://forums.knack.com/u/Kara)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/the-next-generation-of-knack-is-here-join-the-conversation/19935 "2025-10-07T13:16:35Z")
Hi everyone, We are happy to announce the launch of our new Next-Gen forum category! As we continue to roll out the Next-Gen experience, we want to provide a dedicated space for all of you to connect, learn, and share. … --- ## [Head's up! Behavior Change with Forms & Connections planned for Week 39/Sept 23](https://forums.knack.com/t/heads-up-behavior-change-with-forms-connections-planned-for-week-39-sept-23/19841)
**Author:** [@Kara](https://forums.knack.com/u/Kara)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2025, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/heads-up-behavior-change-with-forms-connections-planned-for-week-39-sept-23/19841 "2025-09-13T20:53:32Z")
Currently, if a connection field is excluded from a form, its default value is not applied when creating a new record. The default value is applied correctly when: \* The record is added directly from the Builder \* The… --- ## [Please take the Knack Showcase/Marketplace Survey](https://forums.knack.com/t/please-take-the-knack-showcase-marketplace-survey/19451)
**Author:** [@anon40533458](https://forums.knack.com/u/anon40533458)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 8:49pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/please-take-the-knack-showcase-marketplace-survey/19451 "2025-06-12T20:49:09Z")
Help Us Celebrate What You’ve Built! We are looking to showcase the incredible apps, templates, components, and more built by our talented community and we’d love to feature you. Whether you’ve crafted something powerfu… --- ## [Auto Increment Field Update!](https://forums.knack.com/t/auto-increment-field-update/14698)
**Author:** [@Les](https://forums.knack.com/u/Les)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 12:56pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/auto-increment-field-update/14698 "2025-05-13T12:56:50Z")
Hi, everyone! We have an Auto Increment field update: As of today, all EU, US, and AP region apps have received an update to their Auto Increment fields. This update will greatly lessen the instances where gaps in the … --- ## [Important Update Regarding Email-to-SMS Gateway Services](https://forums.knack.com/t/important-update-regarding-email-to-sms-gateway-services/18675)
**Author:** [@Kara](https://forums.knack.com/u/Kara)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2025, 7:27pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/important-update-regarding-email-to-sms-gateway-services/18675 "2025-04-18T19:27:16Z")
:mega: There has been an important industry change that may affect your email-to-SMS workflow. Twilio, a major communications service provider, is enforcing restrictions on email-to-SMS gateway services for commercial … --- ## [Knack's new "Flows" capability is now live!](https://forums.knack.com/t/knacks-new-flows-capability-is-now-live/18550)
**Author:** [@JohnKaras](https://forums.knack.com/u/JohnKaras)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2025, 11:49am UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/knacks-new-flows-capability-is-now-live/18550 "2025-03-13T11:49:28Z")
Hello Knack Community! :wave: Today we’re excited to share that Knack Flows is now live in beta for all\* customers! This new capability brings you automation and integrations, all within Knack, to streamline your busines… --- ## [Quick Poll](https://forums.knack.com/t/quick-poll/14285)
**Author:** [@Kara](https://forums.knack.com/u/Kara)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/quick-poll/14285 "2024-10-31T20:41:01Z")
poll --- ## [Knack webinars are baaack!](https://forums.knack.com/t/knack-webinars-are-baaack/17050)
**Author:** [@Kat](https://forums.knack.com/u/Kat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/knack-webinars-are-baaack/17050 "2024-07-31T15:16:49Z")
Our weekly Knack webinars are back, and we can’t wait to connect with you! If you are a new, trial, or prospective Knack customer, join us and see how you can use Knack to supercharge your business. Explore the ins and … --- ## [New Feature Requests and Release Note Update!](https://forums.knack.com/t/new-feature-requests-and-release-note-update/15991)
**Author:** [@Les](https://forums.knack.com/u/Les)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/new-feature-requests-and-release-note-update/15991 "2024-04-04T20:39:01Z")
Attention all Knacksters! :wave: We’re thrilled to share an addition to our platform - a dynamic tool for you to shape the future of Knack! :star2: Introducing our latest update: a feature request and release note tool … --- ## [Preview the new Integration between Knack and QuickBooks Online!](https://forums.knack.com/t/preview-the-new-integration-between-knack-and-quickbooks-online/15021)
**Author:** [@Kara](https://forums.knack.com/u/Kara)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/preview-the-new-integration-between-knack-and-quickbooks-online/15021 "2024-02-27T14:14:27Z")
Would you like to easily import, refresh, and report on 16 automatically-connected tables of QuickBooks data in your Knack app for flexible financial management? If so, please fill out this form. This integration is the… --- ## [New! Import from Google Sheets](https://forums.knack.com/t/new-import-from-google-sheets/15735)
**Author:** [@Kara](https://forums.knack.com/u/Kara)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 2:09pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/new-import-from-google-sheets/15735 "2024-02-27T14:09:09Z")
Introducing Google Sheets Import! We’re excited to announce a new way to bring data into your Knack applications - you can now import directly from Google Sheets! With the new Google Sheets import option, you no longer… --- ## [New! Data Model](https://forums.knack.com/t/new-data-model/15607)
**Author:** [@Kara](https://forums.knack.com/u/Kara)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2024, 12:11am UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/new-data-model/15607 "2024-02-05T00:11:40Z")
Whether you have an amazingly complex Knack app, or you’re just starting to build your first app, Data Model is now available to help you understand how all of your tables and connections work together. Try it out now fr… --- ## [Coming soon](https://forums.knack.com/t/coming-soon/15437)
**Author:** [@Kara](https://forums.knack.com/u/Kara)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 11:25am UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/coming-soon/15437 "2024-01-15T11:25:48Z")
It’s been a fantastic year and 2024 promises so many exciting innovations for Knack! Expect new features and functionalities, as well as our ongoing work for faster operations. We’ll kick the year off with a makeover f… --- ## [Modals Update](https://forums.knack.com/t/modals-update/14961)
**Author:** [@Kara](https://forums.knack.com/u/Kara)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2024, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/modals-update/14961 "2024-01-03T16:09:01Z")
Modals Modals close if you click outside of them before completing your intended action. We know this is frustrating for many of you. Based on your feedback, we have created a setting so modals will remain open until yo… --- ## [Field Validation](https://forums.knack.com/t/field-validation/15024)
**Author:** [@Kara](https://forums.knack.com/u/Kara)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2023, 2:06pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/field-validation/15024 "2023-10-30T14:06:14Z")
Field Validation We are excited to announce field validation for number and currency fields in both the builder and the Live App. When entering data into number or currency fields, the system will now check to ensure the… --- ## [New! Import from Excel](https://forums.knack.com/t/new-import-from-excel/14743)
**Author:** [@Kara](https://forums.knack.com/u/Kara)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2023, 5:12pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/new-import-from-excel/14743 "2023-09-12T17:12:46Z")
We’re excited to announce a powerful new feature for Knack - importing Excel files directly into apps alongside .CSV files! This update provides expanded data flexibility and enables new use cases for building apps, whi… --- ## [Knowledge Base/Learning Center](https://forums.knack.com/t/knowledge-base-learning-center/14819)
**Author:** [@Les](https://forums.knack.com/u/Les)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2023, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/knowledge-base-learning-center/14819 "2023-09-09T21:25:46Z")
Hi Knack Community! I wanted to give you all a heads-up about a temporary issue we’re facing with our Knowledge Base. As some of you may have noticed, our Knowledge Base is currently down due to a redirecting issue. Ou… [Next page](https://forums.knack.com/c/announcements/9.md?page=1)