Download Apple Remote Desktop 3.9.6 (Mac) Free

Apple Remote Desktop is the “official” macOS solution when remotely managing Apple computers. Like any other application of its kind, Apple Remote Desktop can be used to perform a wide range of activities, from deploying new software to providing assistance from remote locations.

Apple Remote Desktop comes with a large number of tools and customization options organized around 5 main functions: software distribution, asset management, remote assistance, remote management and automation.

Administrators can use Apple Remote Desktop to upgrade the operating system or any other software on all computers connected to the network: the package is copied to the task server and then automatically deployed to other sites (if the target computer is offline, the task is queued until available).

You can also monitor, search and find content on managed computers: Apple Remote Desktop features remote Spotlight search. You can search for files or folders by name or metadata details, transfer them to your own computer, or even delete them remotely.

Apple Remote Desktop can also be used to generate reports on what software is installed on each workstation, who is using the computer (along with login and logout details), and more.

Thanks to the screen sharing feature, you will be able to provide technical assistance from your own desktop (regardless of the operating system of the target station): you have full control over the computer and can even transfer files by dragging and dropping. Additionally, Curtain Mode enables you to tweak the system without showing local users what you are doing.

More than 30 built-in scripts allow you to initiate and schedule different administrative tasks on all computers: you can shut down/hibernate/wake/reboot all systems at the same time, adjust volume, repair disk permissions and much more. You can also choose to use your own UNIX commands or shell scripts.

In addition, Apple Remote Desktop includes many automations designed to help you complete repetitive tasks. You can also chain multiple actions together to create workflows tailored to specific situations.

Apple Remote Desktop provides a broad collection of productivity tools and features to help you manage your computers over the network without too much legwork.