> 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/ribbon-menu-bar/file/settings/general-macos.md).

# General (macOS)

Use ***File – Settings – General*** in Remote Desktop Manager macOS to configure options related to the functionality of the application.

### Settings

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMM6007_2026_1.png)

#### General

<table><thead><tr><th width="254">OPTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Allow multiple connections (default)</strong></td><td>Allows to open multiple concurrent connections (tabs) within the same session. If not enabled, selecting <em><strong>Open Session</strong></em> will set the focus on the existing connection.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Clipboard copy method</strong></td><td>Sets a method for copying to/pasting from the clipboard. The <em><strong>Legacy</strong></em> option allows users to paste usernames or passwords multiple times without time limit; the <em><strong>Paste once (secure)</strong></em> option allows for a single paste before emptying the clipboard, and empties it automatically after 5 seconds. <em><strong>Paste once (secure)</strong></em> is the <em><strong>Default</strong></em>.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Clipboard secure copy delay</strong></td><td>Determines the delay (in milliseconds) during which the copy buffer stays intact when copying using the <em><strong>Paste once (secure)</strong></em> clipboard copy method.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Share anonymous usage data with Devolutions</strong></td><td>Allows Devolutions to collect anonymous usage data for statistical and support purposes.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Hide application on copy</strong></td><td>Automatically hides Remote Desktop Manager on copying a password or a username to allow for immediate access to the app that requires the copied credentials.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Application start

<table><thead><tr><th width="254">OPTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Startup window state</strong></td><td>Determines the application's window size at startup.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Enable check for updates</strong></td><td>Checks for updates automatically, either on startup, periodically or when a major/important update is out.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Check for updates at startup</strong></td><td>Performs a verification for new releases available at startup.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Update type</strong></td><td>Allows users to select when to perform updates and which to allow/prevent according to their importance or size.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Application close

<table><thead><tr><th width="339">OPTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Ask confirmation on application close</strong></td><td>Sends a prompt for confirmation when attempting to close.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Verify opened session on close</strong></td><td>Displays a warning about running sessions when attempting to close.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Very checked out sessions on close</strong></td><td>Displays a warning about checked out sessions on close.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Hotkeys

<table><thead><tr><th width="322">OPTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Show/hide all windows with a system-wide hotkey</strong></td><td>Enables a system-wide hotkey to display or hide all windows.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Show/hide find quickly window with a system-wide hotkey</strong></td><td>Opens or closes the Find Quickly window using a global hotkey.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Notification

<table><thead><tr><th width="237">OPTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Disable license warnings</strong></td><td>When checked, this option suppresses notifications related to license warning.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Restore license warnings</strong></td><td>Restore license warnings if they were previously disabled.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Restore other warnings</strong></td><td>Restore other dashboard warnings.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Paths

<table><thead><tr><th width="199">OPTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Application log path</strong></td><td>Specifies the location where application log files will be stored.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Save as document</strong></td><td>Sets the default directory where documents will be saved.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Default templates</strong></td><td>Indicates the folder where default templates are stored.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Recording</strong></td><td>Determines the path where session recordings will be saved.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Proxy (web)

<table><thead><tr><th width="125">OPTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Proxy type</strong></td><td>Determines how Remote Desktop Manager handles internet traffic through a proxy server.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Session recording

<table><thead><tr><th width="198">OPTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Frame rate</strong></td><td>Specifies the number of frames per second (fps) for the recording.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Video quality</strong></td><td>A numerical scale (1–10) where higher numbers represent better visual fidelity.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Screen sizing mode</strong></td><td>Sets the resolution for the recorded video.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Custom variables

<table><thead><tr><th width="173">OPTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Custom variables</strong></td><td>Customizes your own variables in the application. Click on the plus sign to create a new variable to use.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### AI

<table><thead><tr><th width="131">OPTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Provider</strong></td><td><p>Sets the provider that will power AI features in the app:</p><ul><li>OpenAI</li><li>Azure OpenAI</li><li>Ollama</li><li>Gemini</li><li>Claude (Anthropic)</li><li>Mistral AI</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Languages</strong></td><td>Selects the language the AI should use for translated text.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Hidden settings

<table><thead><tr><th width="192">OPTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><em><strong>Hidden settings</strong></em></td><td>Lists the <em><strong>Hidden settings</strong></em> available in the app.</td></tr></tbody></table>


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