# Edge connectivity After processing your application through our tampering protection, it becomes dependent on our protection nodes for continued security and functionality. This means that versioning becomes critical, as outdated versions of the agent may cause connectivity issues that prevent users from running your app. To prevent any malfunction or connectivity issues, it is important for software developers to process releases through our panel or command line interface (CLI). This ensures that the latest version of the agent is installed and can connect with our edge to provide ongoing protection for your application. **Agents are generally made available for 120 days after release**, after which they may no longer be able to install or connect to our edge. Our release page is the best way to verify the availability and lifespan of each version, and ensure that your application is running the latest version of the agent. Most of Codeguard features are focused on securing your intellectual property, allowing outdated builds to connect to our edge can weaken the protection and limit the performance of our service. By limiting the availability of older versions, we can ensure that every client is running the latest security standards and receiving the most effective protection. In most cases, the changes between versions are either additions or internal updates, so customers will not need to change their existing implementations. This helps to minimize the impact on your application and ensure that it continues to function smoothly and securely. #### Can I continue to use an outdated version of the agent? It is not recommended to continue using an outdated version of the agent, as it may cause connectivity issues and prevent your application from receiving updates and additional protection. Our system is designed to prevent outdated versions from connecting to our edge, so it is important to ensure that your application is running the latest version of the agent. #### Are there any exceptions to the 120-day lifespan of releases? In general, agents are only made available for 120 days after release. However, there may be exceptions to this rule depending on the specific circumstances and the nature of the release. If you have any questions or concerns about the availability of a specific version of the agent, we recommend reaching out to our support team for assistance. #### What should I do if I experience connectivity issues with the agent? If you experience connectivity issues with the agent, we recommend to reach out to our support team for assistance. Our engineers will work with you to troubleshoot the issue and determine the cause of the problem. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.cyphor.net/code-guard/edge-connectivity.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.