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Remote Desktop Manager can be downloaded as setup files or as a binary compressed file (ZIP) via our Devolutions website. It can also be downloaded from the Microsoft Store.
Installation
Depending on the downloaded media, either run the setup or extract the files from the archive in any folder and launch the executable.
If you wish to use a portable device or run multiple independent copies of the application, please consult Portable (USB).
Windows (.msi, x64)
Download a Microsoft Software Installation package for 64-bit PCs (most desktops and laptops).
Windows (.msi, arm64)
Download a Microsoft Software Installation package for Windows devices using ARM.
Windows (.msi, universal)
Download a Microsoft Software Installation package containing binaries for both x64 and arm64 machines and devices.
Windows (.exe, universal)
Download a .exe package containing binaries for both x64 and arm64 machines and devices.
Windows (.7z, x64)
Download Remote Desktop Manager as a highly compressed, pre-optimized for x64, .7z file. Use for better startup performance.
Windows (.7z, arm64)
Download Remote Desktop Manager as a highly compressed, pre-optimized for armx64, .7z file. Use for better startup performance.
Windows (.zip, universal)
Download Remote Desktop Manager as a compressed .zip file containing binaries for both x64 and arm 64 machines and devices. While .7z files are smaller, .zip files are more universally supported.
License
It is possible to try Remote Desktop Manager with a Free trial. If you possess a purchased license, please follow the instructions Registration.
Workspace
By default, a local workspace is created using the SQLite format. You can add as many workspaces as needed. Please consult Workspaces for more information.
To use an SQL Server or Azure SQL workspace, refer to Configure SQL Server or Configure Azure SQL.
External applications
Configure your installation path for all external applications you intend to use such as RealVNC, Putty, Filezilla, etc. Set the paths in File – Settings – Application – Paths.
Terminal Services / Remote Desktop Services
Please consult Terminal Services / Remote Desktop Services.
Remote Desktop Manager macOS can be downloaded as a DMG file via our Devolutions website.
Installation
Depending on the downloaded media, either run the setup or extract the files from the archive in any folder and launch the executable.
License
It is possible to try Remote Desktop Manager with a Free trial. If you possess a purchased license, please follow the instructions Registration.
Workspace
By default, a local workspace is created using the SQLite format. You can add as many workspaces as needed. Please consult Workspaces for more information.
To use an SQL Server or Azure SQL workspace, refer to Configure SQL Server or Configure Azure SQL.
Remote Desktop Manager can be downloaded as DEB or RPM files via the Devolutions website.
License
It is possible to try Remote Desktop Manager with a Free trial. If you possess a purchased license, please follow the instructions Registration.
Workspace
By default, a local workspace is created using the SQLite format. You can add as many workspaces as needed. Please consult Workspaces for more information.
To use an SQL Server or Azure SQL workspace, refer to Configure SQL Server or Configure Azure SQL.
Installation
Depending on the downloaded media, either run the setup or extract the files from the archive in any folder and launch the executable. If this method of installation does not meet your needs, follow the instructions below.
Repo method
Devolutions offer Remote Desktop Manager through Cloudsmith for Debian and RedHat-based distributions. For Arch-based distributions, the package is available through AUR, and finally, Devolutions offers a Flatpak package that should cover most other platforms.
Debian and other Debian-based distributions
The repository must be set up before installing Remote Desktop Manager through Cloudsmith on any Debian-based distributions, including but not limited to Ubuntu, Pop!_Os, and Kali Linux.
The following example showcases an Ubuntu system using APT as package manager.
To set up the repositary, run the bash script that most fit your needs from the choices below:
Cloudsmith's automatic setup:
Forced specific distribution, release/version, architecture:
Manual configuration:
Be sure to replace ubuntu and xenial in the above with your actual operating system (distribution and distribution release/version).
Install the package through your chosen package manager (APT here) by running the following script:
RedHat and RedHat-based systems
The repository must be set up before installing Remote Desktop Manager through Cloudsmith on any RedHat-based distributions, including but not limited to RHEL, CentOS, SUSE, Fedora. For specific distribution based instructions please refer to Cloudsmith’s guide.
The following example showcases a Fedora system using DNF as package manager.
To set up the repositary, run the bash script that most fit your needs from the choices below:
Cloudsmith's automatic setup
Forced specific distribution, release/version, architecture
Manual configuration
Be sure to replace fedora and 29 in the above with your actual operating system (distribution and distribution release/version).
Install the package through your chosen package manager (DNF here) by running the following script:
Arch or Arch-based systems
For Arch-based distributions, including but not limited to Arch, Manjaro, EndeavourOS, Devolutions strongly recommends Yay. The package can also be built from scratch.
Installing Remote Desktop Manager using Yay
If Yay is not already installed on the machine, do so by using this script:
Install the remote-desktop-manager package:
Run a full system synchronization (recommended):
or only upgrade the remote-desktop-manager package (may cause dependency issues):
Building the package using Pacman
Install base-devel with the following script:
Clone the remote-desktop-manager repository in a particular location:
Build and install the pack by running this script and replacing "path_to_the_cloned_repo":
Flatpak-supported distributions
To install Remote Desktop Manager on Flatpak-supported distributions, start by setting up Flatpak on the machine according to Flatpak's Quick Setup page. Then, choose one of the following options.
Option 1: Install directly from the flatpakref (recommended for most users)
or, for the extended maintenance version:
Then run:
Option 2: Add the Devolutions remote
This approach installs from the named remote rather than directly from the flatpakref.
Manual installation on unsupported systems
Here is a simple guide to help installing Remote Desktop Manager Linux on an unsupported distro.
Here are required dependencies:
glibc 2.29
libwebkit2gtk-4.0 or libwebkit2gtk-4.1
ca-certificates
libsecret-1-0
libvte-2.91
Devolutions also suggests the following libraries:
gnome-keyring
fuse3
libappindicator
xdotool
lsof
openal
Install Remote Desktop Manager Linux using the following steps:
Download the latest .deb version of Remote Desktop Manager.
Make a directory:
mkdir ./extractedData/Move the DEB file to the newly created folder and open that same folder:
mv ./RemoteDesktopManager_x.x.x.x_amd64.deb ./extractedData cd ./extractedDataExtract the DEB file's content:
ar -x RemoteDesktopManager_x.x.x.x_amd64.debExtract data.tar.xz content:
tar -xf data.tar.xzCopy the extracted data’s bin/remotedesktopmananger to /bin:
cp -r /bin/remotedesktopmananger /binCopy the extracted data’s usr/lib/devolutions/RemoteDesktopManager to /usr/lib/devolutions/RemoteDesktopManager:
cp -r /usr/lib/devolutions/RemoteDesktopManager /usr/lib/devolutions/RemoteDesktopManager
Remote Desktop Manager can then be launched using the remotedesktopmanager terminal command.
On the Apple Store, search for the Remote Desktop Manager application and install the application on your device.
When launching the application on your device, the Master password window will appear, you can either decide to enter a password protecting Remote Desktop Manager, which will prompt you for your password every time you open the application or if you leave the field blank the application will open without prompting you for a password. You can also choose to use Touch ID and Face ID.
Remote Desktop Manager iOS automatically creates an XML workspace the first time it is launched if you choose to skip the Setup Wizard.
On the Google Play Store store, search for the Remote Desktop Manager application and install the application on your device.
When launching the application on your device, the Master Password window will appear, you can either decide to enter a password protecting Remote Desktop Manager, which will prompt you for your password every time you open the application or if you leave the field blank the application will open without prompting your for a password.
Remote Desktop Manager Android will automatically create an XML workspace upon first launch.
Automating downloads in scripts
If you wish to automate Remote Desktop Manager's download in scripts, you can use https://devolutions.net/productinfo.json – it has all the information needed and is easily consumable by scripts.
See also
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