# Studio 8.4.0.beta is now available with NTML Authentication and GraphQL Testing! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous\ **Tags:** alpha-features, releases, katalon-studio\ **Created:** [May 31, 2022, 9:41am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/studio-8-4-0-beta-is-now-available-with-ntml-authentication-and-graphql-testing/65527 "2022-05-31T09:41:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Shin](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/katalon/user_avatar/forum.katalon.com/shin/32/16552_2.png) [@Shin](https://forum.katalon.com/u/Shin)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2022, 9:41am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/studio-8-4-0-beta-is-now-available-with-ntml-authentication-and-graphql-testing/65527/1 "2022-05-31T09:41:17Z")
Hello Everyone! I’m excited to announce the release of Katalon Studio version 8.4.0.beta, which provides you with a proof-of-concept for NTML authentication and GraphQL testing. Go for it [here](https://github.com/katalon-studio/katalon-studio/releases/tag/v8.4.0.beta). Any early feedback is much appreciated. A glimpse of the new features in this beta: - NTLM authentication - a challenge/response-based authentication protocol - has been used commonly in nowadays systems. The feature will help to cover the test cases of API in the organizations using NTLM authentication. Learn more at [NTML Authentication](https://docs.katalon.com/katalon-studio/docs/ntlm-authentication.html). - GraphQL is well-known among API consumers due to its popularity and accessibility. Wonder how GraphQL significantly improves the efficiency and performance of API calls in Katalon Studio. Follow our detailed instructions at [[API Testing] GraphQL (PoC)](https://docs.katalon.com/katalon-studio/docs/graphql.html). We gratefully await your responses! Shin P/s: Kindly note that this PoC is not ready for production use. We recommend using this PoC for evaluation purposes only.