# AppAuth Released / WebTransceiver Deprecated **URL:** \ **Category:** Announcements\ **Created:** [November 7, 2026, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/appauth-released-webtransceiver-deprecated/25161 "2026-11-07T23:35:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![N8EI](https://community.allstarlink.org/user_avatar/community.allstarlink.org/n8ei/32/4254_2.png) [@N8EI](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/N8EI)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2026, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/appauth-released-webtransceiver-deprecated/25161/1 "2026-11-07T23:35:19Z")
AllStarLink is replacing the old "WebTransceiver" (WT) login method used by mobile and desktop apps with a new, more secure method called **App Authentication** (AppAuth). Apps that connect to nodes using your AllStarLink Portal callsign and password are **not** going away. Only the way those apps prove who you are is changing. As previously discussed [here](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/request-for-comment-application-authentication/24979) and [here](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/app-authentication-to-replace-webtransceiver-auth-testing-open/25051) this change is necessary to modernize the authentication system and to improve security of AllStarLink. ## What is Happening? WebTransceiver will be officially deprecated on December 5, 2026 and will be removed according to the following timeline: | Date | What Happens | | --- | --- | | **December 5, 2026** | The one-year transition period begins. | | **June 3, 2027** | Apps still using the old WebTransceiver login stop working. | | **December 6, 2027** | Nodes that have not been updated can no longer accept connections from apps. | **A formal communication to all users will be sent on December 4th, 2026.** ## How is my Node Affected? **AllStarlink v3 Users and ASL Appliance Users** - On or after December 5th, perform a normal software update. More information is available [HERE](https://allstarlink.github.io/adv-topics/appauth/#asl3-nodes) **HamVOIP Users** - On or after December 5th, a change to `extensions.conf` will have to be made using a script. More information is available [HERE](https://allstarlink.github.io/adv-topics/appauth/#hamvoip-node-owners) **ASL1/2/Limey/DIAL** - Other legacy Node Owners(limey, dial, etc) must apply a manual change to `/etc/asterisk/extensions.conf` as documented [HERE](https://allstarlink.github.io/adv-topics/appauth/#other-legacy-nodes) ### How is my App Affected? If you use a phone or computer app that logs in with your AllStarLink Portal callsign and password, such as those listed in [External Applications](https://allstarlink.github.io/user-guide/externalapps/), you need to make sure the app is kept up to date. - **Turn on automatic updates** for the app in your phone's app store, or check for updates regularly. - **Update before June 3, 2027.** After that date, apps that have not been updated to support AppAuth will no longer be able to log in and connect to nodes. - **If your app stops connecting** after June 3, 2027, check for an app update first. If no update is available, contact the app's developer. AllStarLink does not write or support these third-party apps. Your login does not change. You will still sign in to the app with your AllStarLink Portal callsign and password. Note: Apps that connect using [IAX Direct Authentication](https://allstarlink.github.io/adv-topics/iax-auth/) or [SIP](https://allstarlink.github.io/adv-topics/sip-phone/) with a username and password configured on the node itself are not affected by this change. ---
**Author:** ![N8EI](https://community.allstarlink.org/user_avatar/community.allstarlink.org/n8ei/32/4254_2.png) [@N8EI](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/N8EI)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2026, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/appauth-released-webtransceiver-deprecated/25161/2 "2026-11-07T23:35:30Z")
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**Author:** ![system](https://community.allstarlink.org/uploads/default/original/2X/4/42700284e201b031bd667c3f63bbae05a74b3104.png) [@system](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2026, 1:35am UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/appauth-released-webtransceiver-deprecated/25161/3 "2026-11-08T01:35:46Z")
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