A real SSH terminal
Open an interactive terminal through your computer’s OpenSSH client. Use your existing SSH keys, SSH agent or the terminal’s password prompt.
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RemoteDesk.
Your hosts. Within reach.
A free SSH and SFTP client for Mac, Windows and Linux. Bring your saved computers, interactive terminals and file transfers into one local workspace.
Download RemoteDesk free
Choose your operating system and processor.
Download Mac · Apple silicon or Intel
Version 0.1.2 · macOS 12 or later · universal app · Early preview
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Version 0.1.2 · Mac, Windows and Linux · Early preview; see signing notes below.
Includes the app, setup guide, licence and third-party notices.
Closer to every computer.
No cloud account needed. Add an SSH host, use a verified key and get to work.
ssh deploy@your-server
sftp deploy@your-server
# Your connection stays direct.
sftp deploy@your-server
# Your connection stays direct.
Command illustration; this is not a live session.
Built for everyday remote work
A focused remote connection manager.
Direct SFTP transfers
Upload and download individual files between your computer and an SSH host. Transfers use your local key or SSH agent, with no file relay through CodeKits.
Your computers, together
Save hosts, ports, usernames and groups in a local device library. Search your computers and review connection-request history.
Credentials stay with you
The local edition needs no account, backend or subscription. Private keys and SSH passwords are not saved in the device library or sent to CodeKits.
What’s included in the free download?
- A desktop app for the selected operating system
- Quick-start guide and host-verification steps
- SFTP setup and installation notes
- Free binary-use licence and third-party notices
Clear compatibility.
RemoteDesk uses OpenSSH and SFTP supplied by your operating system. Target hosts must be reachable and configured to accept your connection. For graphical sessions, install a compatible VNC or RDP viewer separately.
Windows x64, ARM64 and 32-bit availability plus Linux x64 are shown in the download selector. An embedded remote-screen viewer and unattended access are not included. The iPhone companion is being tested separately through TestFlight.
Verify the download checksumMac says “RemoteDesk” Not Opened?
This preview is not Apple-notarized. If you trust the download, choose Done, then go to System Settings → Privacy & Security. Under Security, click Open Anyway beside the RemoteDesk warning and confirm Open. If the button is missing, open the app again and return to Privacy & Security. You do not need to disable Gatekeeper globally.
Apple’s instructions for opening an unnotarized app · Download checksums
RemoteDesk questions, answered.
Is RemoteDesk really free?
Yes. This desktop preview is a £0 download with no checkout, account or subscription required for its local SSH and SFTP features. Optional backend integration is available for people running the separate API.
Which computers can I connect to?
Connect to a reachable macOS, Linux or Windows host that has an SSH service enabled and configured for your account. RemoteDesk is available for macOS on Apple silicon and Intel, Windows x64, ARM64 and 32-bit, and Linux x64.
Does it include a graphical remote desktop viewer?
RemoteDesk can launch a compatible installed VNC or RDP client. The external client handles the graphical connection. This version does not embed a viewer, install an unattended-access agent or provide NAT traversal.
What is needed for a first SSH connection?
Verify the server’s host fingerprint independently and establish trust with the system SSH client first. RemoteDesk requires a matching OpenSSH known_hosts entry and blocks unknown or changed host keys. The download includes setup instructions.
Can I transfer files without signing in?
Yes. The local edition supports direct SFTP upload and download using a configured SSH key or SSH agent. Use absolute paths; downloads refuse to overwrite an existing local file. Password-only SFTP and recursive folder transfers are not included.
How do I open RemoteDesk when macOS says it could not verify the app?
If you trust this download, click Done in the warning, then open System Settings → Privacy & Security. Scroll to Security and click Open Anyway beside the RemoteDesk message, then confirm Open. Apple shows this option for about one hour after the blocked launch. If the option is missing, try opening RemoteDesk again and return to Privacy & Security. Do not disable Gatekeeper globally. Compare the downloaded ZIP with the published SHA-256 checksum first.
Is this a signed production release?
These are early desktop previews. The Mac app has a local development signature and is not Apple-notarized; Windows and Linux builds are unsigned. Your operating system may display a security warning. Review the checksum and install only if you trust the source.