Release Notes
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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With Toad, developers and database administrators can use a familiar, proven tool to manage databases. Toad empowers developers and administrators, of varying skill levels, to rapidly create and execute queries, automate database object management, and develop SQL more efficiently.
Toad also provides utilities to compare, extract and search for objects, manage projects, import/export data and administer the database, while increasing your productivity and delivering access to an active user community.
Before installing Toad, ensure that your client system meets the following minimum hardware and software requirements:
| Requirement | Details |
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Platform |
2 GHz processor (recommended minimum) |
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Memory |
8 GB of RAM minimum, 16 GB recommended Note: The memory required may vary based on the following:
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Hard Disk Space |
800 MB to install Toad Note: The disk space required may vary based on the edition of Toad selected for installation. |
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Operating System |
Windows Server® 2012 Windows Server® 2012 R2 Windows Server® 2016 Windows Server® 2019 Windows Server® 2022 Windows Server® 2025 Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) Windows® 10 Windows® 11 |
| Deprecated Version of Windows |
Toad for SQL customer support will not be available for the following operating systems as Microsoft has stopped providing support for these platforms.
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| .NET Framework |
Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.7.2 |
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Additional Requirements |
Web Browser Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 11 or later Screen Recommended maximum DPI settings for Toad are 125%. It is possible to use Toad up to 200% but some dialog windows will not be completely usable anymore. Maximum tested resolution for Toad is 1920 x 1080 px. Copy/Move Database Wizard The SQL Server Backward Compatibility package is required to use the Copy/Move Database wizard. Log Reader The Log Reader requires version 8.0 DLL files in the Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 Redistributable Package. If these files do not exist on the client, you will need to install them to use some functionality in the Log Reader. |
Before installing Toad, ensure that your server meets the following minimum hardware and software requirements:
| Requirement | Details |
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Database Server |
SQL Server 2016 SQL Server 2017 SQL Server 2019 SQL Server 2022 SQL Server 2025 (tolerant support) Notes:
Note: To use Access 2016 64-bit to connect to an Access database in Toad, the Microsoft Access Database Engine is required and might not be included in the Access installation. The engine must match the architecture (bitness) of Toad. |
| Deprecated Version of Database Server |
Toad for SQL customer support will not be available for the following Database Server as Microsoft has stopped providing support for these platforms.
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| Cloud Database Service |
SQL Azure, Azure SQL Data Warehouse, and Azure SQL Managed Instance database Note: To be able to utilize a majority of Toad functionality, please grant VIEW DEFINITION on the SQL Azure databases you want to work with. |
| Requirement | Details |
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| Application Virtualization |
When deploying Toad in a virtualization environment, for best results ensure the system accurately reflects the applicable client hardware and software requirements listed in this document. Toad has been developed using Microsoft guidelines (see Remote Desktop Services programming guidelines) and can be deployed and operated in virtualization environments such as Citrix XenApp, Microsoft App-V, and VirtualBox. |
Only Windows Administrators and Power Users can install Toad.
If an Administrator installs Toad, the Administrator can share the Toad shortcut icon on the desktop and menu items with any user—a Power User, Restricted User—on the computer.
If a Power User installs Toad, a Restricted User cannot do the following:
The following describes the requirements and restrictions for users who launch and run Toad:
| Enhancement ID | Description |
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| TSS-3112 |
Toad for SQL Server adds tolerant platform support for Microsoft SQL Server 2025 and Windows Server 2025. In this release, Toad can be installed and run on Windows Server 2025, connect to SQL Server 2025 using all supported authentication methods, and execute core workflows such as object browsing, query editing and execution, comparison, automation, and search without critical errors. |
| TSS-3111 |
Toad for SQL Server introduces Toad Chat – a conversational AI interface that provides in-product assistance for working with SQL queries and Toad features.
Toad Chat enables users to interact with AI-powered capabilities directly within the application, helping to explain, optimize, and validate SQL statements, as well as provide guidance based on official product documentation. The feature integrates multiple AI capabilities through a unified chat interface, allowing users to streamline query analysis and improve productivity without leaving their workflow. Toad Chat is available within the main application interface as a dockable panel and can also be accessed from key areas such as Query Builder, Query Editor, and Object Explorer. Users can send full queries or selected query segments for analysis, and apply AI-generated suggestions directly to their active query tabs. |
| Enhancement ID | Description |
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| TSS-3020 |
Introducing new subscription licensing with a single installer for all editions, covering both online and offline usage. Installer A single installer supports all editions. Toad for SQL Server can handle all license types without requiring separate installers for online subscription or offline licenses. Licensing Subscription licenses can be activated directly on your device for offline use. |
| Enhancement ID | Description |
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| TSS-2946 |
AIExplain is an advanced new feature that uses AI technology to help users better understand complex SQL queries and scripts. With AIExplain, users can quickly analyze and interpret intricate SQL statements, making it easier to understand their logic, intent, and overall purpose. Where to find AIExplain:
Supported Objects: Procedures, Functions, Views, Tables, Indexes, Databases, Sequences, Synonyms Note: AIExplain is a preview feature available to Toad for SQL Server Subscription users. Please refer to the Knowledge Base for instructions on how to enable it. Learn more about AIExplain at Toad World |
| TSS-2639 | Improvements to the Filter options in the Data Compare wizard now allow users to easily import and export comparison filters, streamlining the setup of repeated comparison tasks. |
| TSS-2606 | The Text Diff Viewer now support saving comparison results for later use. Users can export comparison outputs to a file and reopen them at any time, enabling quick review or re-execution of comparison tasks without reconfiguring comparison settings. |
| TSS-2608 | Toad for SQL Server now includes a table Data Search capability. This new feature enables users to perform comprehensive searches across data stored in tables and views. Users can locate and retrieve information that matches a specific search phrase, supporting both text and numeric data types across tables, views, and databases. |
The following is a list of issues addressed in this release of Toad for SQL Server:
| Feature | Resolved Issues | Defect ID |
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| UI | Open File dialog takes ~2 minutes to appear | TSS-3063 |
| Installation | Don’t Ask Again option does not work for Additional Software window | TSS-3062 |
| SQL Azure | SQL Azure Portal link opens outdated/broken page | TSS-3061 |
| Installation | Toad for SQL Server 2026 R1 EXE does not allow MSI extraction via /extract switch | TSS-3091 |
| Feature | Resolved Issues | Defect ID |
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| Automation | Schedule automation script does not generate export file in TSS subscription | TSS-2684 |
| SQL Azure | Can't connect to Azure SQL using Active Directory Universal with MFA in Toad for SQL Server 2025 R1 | TSS-2981 |
| Feature | Resolved Issues | Defect ID |
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| Schema Compare | Unable to perform a Schema Compare between two SQL Servers | TSS-2194 |
| DevExpress Dark style theme | ToadBlue2014 skin reverts back to DevExpress Dark Style on close and relaunch | TSS-2610 |
| DarkRoom theme | Incorect letter color when using DarkRoom theme | TSS-2604 |
| Query Builder | Query is changed and errors are raised when visualization is finished | TSS-2308 |
| Data Compare | Data compare consider the last searched object set instead of all mapped objects | TSS-2243 |
| Schema Compare | Stored Procedures not identified as different when schema compare is performed | TSS-2617 |
| Schema Compare | CREATE keyword not found Exception occurred on generating script post Schema compare | TSS-2612 |
| Data Compare | Data Compare identifies a single record of table EStaff as existing only on both source and target | TSS-2599 |
The following is a list of issues known to exist at the time of this release.
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Feature |
Known Issue |
Defect ID |
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| Integration |
[SSMS Integration] Plugin works only on SSMS versions 19 and 20 |
TSS-3110 |
| Migration |
Settings and options don't migrate from previous version. Note: Before installing the latest version of Toad for SQL Server, make sure to export your connections from the previous version of the tool. |
TSS-2853 |
| Azure Managed Instance | Creating a Symmetric Key, Asymmetric Key, and Certificate under the Security section is not supported for Azure Managed Instance with Microsoft Entra Service Principal authentication. | TSS-2593 |
| Azure Managed Instance | Server compare functionality is not supported on Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance connections. | TSS-2592 |
| Azure Managed Instance | Azure SQL Managed Instance does not support creating an assembly from a file. | TSS-2591 |
| Azure Managed Instance | The option to copy or create like database from an existing database is not supported for Azure Managed Instance databases. | TSS-2589 |
| Azure Managed Instance | The option to create a firewall rule at the server level under Server Security is not available for Azure Managed Instance databases. | TSS-2588 |
| Schema Comparison Report | Schema Comparison Report is not displaying data under the Summary table. This issue is observed only when the user is logged in with Azure DB using SQL authentication. | TSS-2537 |
| Log reader help | The Toad for SQL Server help page displays an error when users try to open the help for Log Reader. | TSS-2532 |
| Partition Scheme | Users are not able to create a Partition Scheme for an Azure database because the File Group value is not displayed after selecting the Partition Function option. | TSS-2465 |
| General | The To Editor and Append To Editor options are not working as expected when used from Execute Script under the Generate SQL menu. This issue is observed only when the user is logged in using multi-factor authentication. | TSS-2435 |
| Options menu | Toad for SQL Server is disabling the Create Extended Stored Procedure... and UDDTs options when users clear the Show Toolbar checkbox under the Options menu. | TSS-2429 |
| Text Diff Viewer | The responsiveness of the Toad for SQL Server application slows down when users compare assembly scripts in the Text Diff Viewer. | TSS-2426 |
| Editor | Toad for SQL Server is displaying a syntax error in the editor when users attempt to open a SQL script to edit the permissions. | TSS-2425 |
| General | Toad for SQL Server displays an error while creating an Asymmetric Key and Certificate for an MFA connection. | TSS-2143 |
| General | Toad for SQL Server displays a subscription error when attempting to create UDDTs and tables in Azure Managed Instance. | TSS-2142 |
| General | Toad for SQL Server does not support the Server Compare functionality for Azure SQL Database and connections using MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication). | TSS-2140 |
| General | The Drop Stored Procedure option is not functioning properly for script options in the master database. This issue has been observed in Object Explorer > Master Database > Programmability > Right-click on any Stored Procedure > Generate SQL > Drop Script. | TSS-2135 |
| General | The Optimize SQL Statement option is disabled in the editor for the Azure DB connection. | TSS-2093 |
| General | When users attempt to generate an Azure DBA report using the Generate Detail Report option after completing a schema compare, Toad for SQL Server displays an error. | TSS-2092 |
| General | Toad for SQL Server is generating an incorrect schema compare report for system data types. | TSS-2088 |
| General | Toad for SQL Server displays a database error when creating a role as an Azure database user. | TSS-2083 |
| General | When creating a new database, Toad for SQL Server displays a syntax error in the editor for a valid database script. | TSS-2077 |
| General | Toad for SQL Server displays an error when users use the TO_Date function in the WHERE clause. | TSS-2035 |
| General | The Reports Manager displays the database error while generating the table reports of non-indexed tables. | TSS-1758 |
| General | Toad for SQL Server is not displaying any matching files when searched using the Find and Replace option. | TSS-1757 |
| General | Toad for SQL Server is not displaying the list of active servers while creating a new database connection. | TSS-1756 |
| General | The Manage License and Exit Application buttons on the Toad for SQL Server – All Licenses Expired window are not aligned properly. | TSS-1755 |
| General | Toad for SQL Server gets hanged when users try to start service for a database from Microsoft SQL Server from the Connection Manager pane. | TSS -1749 |
| General | Users are not able to access the SQL Azure portal URL when navigated from Toad for SQL Server. | TSS -1747 |
| General | The Certificate field on the Alter Database Encryption – TestDB window is not displaying any option to select while using the Encrypt Database functionality. | TSS -1729 |
| General | Toad performs the backup operation of the database successfully but the backup file (.bak) is not available at the backup destination provided in the script. | TSS -1728 |
| General | When users work in the Editor mode, most of the options under the Edit menu are disabled, however, users are able to use those options through keyboard shortcuts. | TSS -1726 |
| Drag and Drop Objects | Users are unable to edit the default action for any object under the Drag and Drop functionality. | TSS -1724 |
| General | Users are not able to convert the PLI Application code to SQL code using the code conversion functionality. | TSS -1718 |
| SQL Script Generation | Toad for SQL Server is not generating the correct SQL script while comparing data from two tables in the same database. This issue is observed when there is a difference in the data of two tables. | TSS -1717 |
| General | When users delete the duplicate entry from the table, Toad does not commit the delete operation and displays the concurrency violation error. | TSS -1716 |
| General | Toad for SQL server is facing an issue while opening the SQL Azure portal in a new tab within the application. | TSS -1715 |
| Debug and Run | Toad for SQL Server displays an error while setting up the Debugger wizard | TSS -1711 |
| Execution Plan | The Include actual Execution plan option is not working as a toggle button for the Execution plan option when used from the shortcut panel in the Editor window. | TSS -1710 |
| General | Toad Intelligence Central is not able to fetch results for host name even if users search with the valid host name. | TSS -1708 |
| General | Toad is displaying an error when users start tracing the activity of the application. | TSS -1707 |
| General | Toad for SQL Server displays an error when users open the Always On Monitor screen. | TSS -1703 |
| Import and Export | Users are not able to open the template in the editing mode on Import Wizard. | TSS -1701 |
| General | If any Select SQL query has more number of rows in its output than the set Fetch Rows Limit, the output displays results only till that Select query. The Fetch Rows Limit is not applied on every output individually. | TSS -1698 |
| Statistics Tab in View Details | Toad for SQL Server is not displaying the Statistic Log details for any table selected from the object explorer in the Statistics tab. | TSS -1697 |
| Startup/Installation | If intending to hibernate the machine with the open connections to the servers that might be unavailable at the next startup, it is recommended to disconnect first due to risk of data loss.
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| Code Completion | Code Completion provides limited syntax support of SELECT * INTO clause. | ST87112 |
| Connection Manager |
Cannot establish Named Pipes connection if "Poll service status in connection list" option is selected. Workaround: Clear "Poll service status in connection list" checkbox on the Tools | Options | Database | General page. |
ST86603 |
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You need to install Microsoft Active Directory Authentication Library (adalsql.msi) to connect to Azure SQL Database using Active Directory Password Authentication. |
QAT-14556 | |
| Data | For some queries, attempting to right-click a row and select Row Count results in a message stating that the row count could not be determined. | N/A |
| Performance Monitor | You may encounter an exception in the Performance Monitor during recording: in the Object explorer expand and collapse a tables list. | 930 |
| You may encounter an exception when using the Performance Monitor and Session Browser at the same time. | 948 | |
| Schema Compare | When the Ignore column order option is not selected two tables are incorrectly reported to be equal. | 245 |
| The script comparing two databases where one database is empty has execution errors. | 271 | |
| The script synchronizing two databases that have the same table with different index is incorrect. | 834 | |
| Debugger | You may encounter some issues when debugging remotely. | ST82044 |
| Editor | Toad may hang after applying Short Format Uppercase Keywords or Short formats to large scripts. |
ST83268 |
| Execution Plan |
You cannot generate an estimated execution plan for queries containing local temporary tables because the execution plan uses a different connection to generate the plan and does not know about the temp table. Workaround: |
N/A |
| Export Wizard/ One Click Export |
Limitations when exporting fractional seconds:
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N/A |
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Avoid using Excel for exporting if your data has numeric values that require a high precision because Excel's precision is limited to 15 digits. If you export numbers with more precision, the values are rounded. If you export boundary numbers (max, min), rounded numbers will exceed the data type limit. |
N/A | |
| Job Manager | SQL Azure connections currently display in the Job Manager even though the Job Manager is not available for SQL Azure. | ST75721 |
| Log Reader | User information only displays for operations in the sessions that are currently open. Backups do not contain this information because only the SPID information is available to them. |
ST37112 |
| SQL Azure connections currently display in the Read Log wizard even though the Log Reader is not available for SQL Azure. | ST75720 | |
| Object Explorer/ Database Explorer |
Table and Index Partitioning:
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ST59194 ST68131 |
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FDCC: User cannot start/stop SQL Agent running Toad with Regular or Admin User account on the client side in some limited environments. Workaround: Start the SQL Agent on the server side. |
ST91618 |
