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# Version management

The ***Version management*** section allows administrators to manage the workspace availability in other versions of Remote Desktop Manager. It can be found under ***Administration – System settings***.

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW2038_2024_1.png)

<table><thead><tr><th width="246.59991455078125">OPTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Minimal version</td><td>Forces users of the workspace to use a minimal version of Remote Desktop Manager. Enter the entire version number (e.g. 2026.1.0.0) to force a specific version. A prompt is displayed offering to update Remote Desktop Manager if the version is earlier than the minimal version.</td></tr><tr><td>Minimal version custom message</td><td>Enter a custom message for the minimal version notification.</td></tr><tr><td>Maximal version</td><td>Forces users of the workspace to use a maximal version. Enter the entire version number (e.g. 2026.1.0.0) to force a specific version. A prompt is displayed offering to update Remote Desktop Manager if the version is higher than the maximal version.</td></tr><tr><td>Maximal version custom message</td><td>Enter a custom message for the maximal version notification.</td></tr><tr><td>Recommended version</td><td>Recommended version will be displayed to the user via the updater as the recommended version to be downloaded and installed.</td></tr><tr><td>Disable checks for updates</td><td>Disable the auto update notification message. Use this to manually update the application and prevent from getting notified when new versions are available.</td></tr><tr><td>Show custom minimal/maximal version message for administrators</td><td>Show the custom minimal/maximal version message to administrators.</td></tr><tr><td>Download URL</td><td>Use in conjunction with the minimal or maximal version, once a minimal or maximal version requirement is not met the system will prompt the user that the version is no longer valid and it will open the link (path/URL) to download the newer or older version.</td></tr></tbody></table>


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