01
Windows
For x64 PCs. Choose the installer or portable ZIP.
Download CrossDesk
Choose a client for your device. Connect between computers, or access your desktop from a phone or browser.
Choose your platform
02
macOS
Choose x64 for Intel or arm64 for Apple Silicon.
03
Linux
DEB packages for amd64 and arm64. Use Standard for an existing desktop, or Virtual Desktop for a separate Xfce session.
04
iOS / iPadOS
Connect to your computer from an iPhone or iPad. The unsigned ZIP requires signing before installation.
05
Android
Connect to your computer from an Android phone or tablet. Install the arm64 APK.
06
Web
Enter the remote device ID and password in your browser without installing a desktop client on the controlling device.
Installation requirements
Check the release notes for minimum OS versions. Packages for different CPU architectures are not interchangeable.
| Platform | Before installation |
|---|---|
| Windows | x64; installer or portable build. |
| macOS | Intel / Apple Silicon; grant screen recording and accessibility permissions when prompted. |
| Linux | amd64 / arm64; choose either the Standard or Virtual Desktop DEB package. |
| iOS / Android | Mobile clients control a remote computer; the unsigned iOS package cannot be installed directly. |
See the code signing policy for official Windows packages and the privacy policy for data handling.
Start your first connection
- Install and run CrossDesk on the remote computer. Wait for it to connect to the server, then find its device ID.
- Open CrossDesk or the Web client on your controlling device and enter the remote computer’s ID.
- Enter the remote device’s connection password to start a session. For self-hosting, configure both clients to use the same server.
Download questions
Why won’t the package install?
Check your operating system and CPU architecture. The iOS ZIP needs signing; macOS remote control permissions must be granted in system settings.
Which Linux package should I choose?
Choose Standard to control an existing desktop. Choose Virtual Desktop when you need a separate Xfce session or have no desktop environment.
Can I connect using only a browser?
The controlling device can use the Web client. The remote computer still needs to run CrossDesk.