From 58f8e290d94ea6275b4e1441baafc80aeff5a299 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Noah Talerman <47070608+noahtalerman@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:25:50 -0500
Subject: [PATCH] 4.81 release article: Add links to issues (#40440)

Co-authored-by: Brock Walters <153771548+nonpunctual@users.noreply.github.com>
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@@ -16,26 +16,36 @@ Fleet 4.81.0 is now available. See the complete [changelog](https://github.com/f
 
 ### Lower AWS costs
 
-Fleet now supports [gzip compression](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Glossary/gzip_compression) on agent API responses, reducing outbound bandwidth from your Fleet server. For Fleet users who self-host, that means lower AWS costs with no workflow changes. Currently, gzip compression is currently off by default but will soon default to on. Learn how to [turn on compression](https://fleetdm.com/docs/configuration/fleet-server-configuration#server-gzip-responses).
+Fleet now supports [gzip compression](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Glossary/gzip_compression) on agent API responses, reducing outbound bandwidth from your Fleet server. For Fleet users who self-host, that means lower AWS costs with no workflow changes. Currently, gzip compression is currently off by default but will soon default to on. Learn how to [turn on compression](https://fleetdm.com/docs/configuration/fleet-server-configuration#server-gzip-responses). 
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+GitHub issue: [#37944](https://github.com/fleetdm/fleet/issues/37944)
 
 ### Automatic IdP deprovisioning
 
 When a user is removed from your identitify provider (IdP), like Okta, they’re now automatically removed from Fleet by default. No configuration changes needed. Security Engineers no longer need to worry about dangling admin accounts. IT Admins get cleaner offboarding and fewer manual access reviews.
 
+GitHub issue: [#36785](https://github.com/fleetdm/fleet/issues/36785)
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 ### Okta as a certificate authority (CA) with a dynamic challenge
 
 Fleet now supports dynamic challenges when deploying certificates for Okta Verify. Each host gets a unique secret at enrollment, strengthening security. 
 
 To configure Okta as a CA, in Fleet, head to **Settings > Integrations > Certificate authorities**, select **Add CA**, and choose **Okta CA or Microsoft Device Enrollment service (NDES)**. Okta uses NDES under the hood. If you're using static challenges with Okta's CA, choose **Custom Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol (SCEP)** instead.
 
+GitHub issue: [#34521](https://github.com/fleetdm/fleet/issues/34521)
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 ### Proxy-ready Fleet Desktop configuration
 
 For users that self-host Fleet, you can now configure an [alternative URL](https://fleetdm.com/guides/enroll-hosts#alternative-browser-host) for Fleet Desktop. IT Admins can route traffic through a custom proxy for added control.
 
+GitHub issue: [#33762](https://github.com/fleetdm/fleet/issues/33762)
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 ### Windows profiles behave like macOS
 
 Just like macOS, Windows [configuration profiles](leetdm.com/guides/custom-os-settings) now apply payloads individually. If one payload fails, the rest still succeed, bringing consistency across platforms. IT Admins get faster enforcement of critical controls without waiting on edge-case fixes.
 
+GitHub issue: [#31922](https://github.com/fleetdm/fleet/issues/31922)
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 ## Changes
 
 ### IT Admins