Compatibility
Forcepoint Web Security Endpoint is recommended for use with these Forcepoint Web Security component versions.
| Component | Minimum supported version | Recommended version |
|---|---|---|
| Forcepoint Web Security | v8.4.x | Latest v8.5.x maintenance version or later |
| Forcepoint URL Filtering (for Remote Filtering Client) | v8.4.x | Latest v8.5.x maintenance version or later |
If your organization is using a Forcepoint Web Security or Forcepoint URL Filtering version earlier than v8.4.x, please upgrade to at least v8.4.x before upgrading your endpoint machines to Forcepoint Web Security Endpoint v20.12.
You do not need to uninstall the earlier version of Forcepoint Web Security Endpoint before installing v20.12 if you are upgrading from Forcepoint Web Security Endpoint v8.4.x or later. If you are upgrading from a Forcepoint Endpoint version earlier than v8.4, Forcepoint recommends that you upgrade to at least v8.4.x before upgrading to v20.12, or uninstall the earlier version before you install this Forcepoint F1E version.