[Open beta] Introducing Packages: native container registry in Bitbucket Cloud

We’re excited to announce that Bitbucket Packages is now in open beta for all Bitbucket Cloud Standard and Premium workspaces on monthly plans! To get started, simply connect your Bitbucket workspace to your company’s Atlassian organization. What are Packages? Packages is a built-in container registry that brings seamless artifact management directly into your Bitbucket Cloud […]

Bitbucket Packages is coming soon: one important step you need to take

We’re excited to announce that Bitbucket Packages will be launching later this year. Packages will provide a central place to publish, manage, and consume artifacts, starting with container images.  The first release of Packages will include support for Docker images via a built-in container registry. Over time, we’ll expand Packages to cover additional languages and ecosystems, making Bitbucket a […]

Bitbucket Cloud enters phase two of app password deprecation

Security in the developer ecosystem is constantly evolving, and we’re committed to ensuring Bitbucket Cloud continues to provide safe, modern, and reliable authentication. Earlier this year, we announced the start of our deprecation of app passwords in favor of API tokens. Now, we’re entering Phase 2 of that transition. What’s changing in Phase 2 Beginning September 9, 2025, […]

Bitbucket Cloud transitions to API tokens: enhancing security with app password deprecation

At Atlassian, we are dedicated to strengthening the security of our platforms to safeguard your data and integrations. As part of this commitment, we are announcing the deprecation of app passwords in Bitbucket Cloud and transitioning to API tokens, which provide a more secure authentication method, increased admin flexibility, and additional expiry controls. Important: No changes are taking […]

Introducing token rotation for access tokens

As part of Atlassian’s ongoing investment in security, we’re excited to introduce token rotation for access tokens in Bitbucket Cloud. Building on recent updates, like adding expiration dates to access tokens, this new capability allows you to rotate your tokens, which generates a new secret while maintaining the same access and scopes. Why token rotation matters Access tokens are […]