> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.devolutions.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/getting-started/installation/client/custom-installer-service/custom-installer-manager.md).

# Custom installer manager

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Remote Desktop Manager for macOS does not support the custom installer. The alternative would be to [export a `Default.cfg` file](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/installation/client/custom-installer-service/installer-file-generator/?tab=macos) and apply it to new installations.
{% endhint %}

1. In Remote Desktop Manager, head to ***Tools*** – ***All tools***, and execute the ***Custom installer manager*** tool.
2. Then, select ***Generate custom installer***.
3. Choose whether to ***Download MSI from the web*** or ***Use pre-downloaded MSI***.
4. Set a ***Version*** and ***Name*** for the configuration.
5. If desired, choose to encrypt the configuration with a password in the installer package.
6. [Create a configuration just for this package](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/installation/client/custom-installer-service/custom-installer-manager/#create-a-configuration) or [use an existing Remote Desktop Installer (RDI) file](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/installation/client/custom-installer-service/custom-installer-manager/#use-an-existing-file).

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#### Create a configuration <a href="#create-a-configuration" id="create-a-configuration"></a>

1. Select ***Create a configuration just for this package***, then click ***Create***.
2. See [RDI file generation options](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/installation/client/custom-installer-service/option-selection/) for more information about the different options to choose from. When done, click on ***Export***.
3. When prompted, save the installation package file locally.

#### Use an existing file <a href="#use-an-existing-file" id="use-an-existing-file"></a>

1. Select ***Use existing Remote Desktop Installer (rdi) file***.

   <figure><img src="https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW2072_2024_3.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
2. In the ***Output filename***, either:
   * Search for an existing local RDI file; or
   * Create one by exporting the configuration from a workspace. See our [RDI file generation options](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/installation/client/custom-installer-service/option-selection/) guide for more information about the different options to choose from. When done, click on ***Export***.
3. Click ***Create***.

   <figure><img src="https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW4471_2026_2.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
4. When prompted, save the installation package file locally.

### Deployment with endpoint management solutions <a href="#deployment-with-endpoint-management-solutions" id="deployment-with-endpoint-management-solutions"></a>

The ***Custom installer manager*** can be used with endpoint management solutions such as Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM), or other deployment platforms.

By generating a custom installer that includes the required Remote Desktop Manager configuration, administrators can distribute it through their endpoint management solution to multiple devices. This allows organizations to deploy Remote Desktop Manager at scale while ensuring users receive a predefined configuration upon installation.

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See [Deploy Remote Desktop Manager using Intune](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/kb/knowledge-base/deploy-remote-desktop-manager-settings-intune/) for more details.
{% endhint %}

### Devolutions Launcher custom installer generator <a href="#devolutions-launcher-custom-installer-generator" id="devolutions-launcher-custom-installer-generator"></a>

[Devolutions Launcher](https://devolutions.net/download-center/#launcher) offers the possibility to create custom installers. To do so, head to ***Tools – All tools – Custom installer manager***. The steps are then the same as for Remote Desktop Manager (take from [step #3](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/installation/client/custom-installer-service/custom-installer-manager/#step#3) of the present article).

**See also**

* [Devolutions Academy - How to use the custom installer](https://academy.devolutions.net/student/page/2397676-how-to-use-the-custom-installer?sid=2202ce15-ae72-4051-b6d9-0a203c58d229\&sid_i=0)


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