Apple Remote Desktop 3.10 for Mac
Mac UtilitiesApple Remote Desktop 3.10 is Apple's own management console for looking after Mac computers across a network, aimed at system administrators, school IT staff and support teams. From one admin Mac you can observe and control remote screens, push out software and updates, run commands, and generate detailed hardware and software inventory reports for an entire fleet of Macs.
It is a paid app, sold as a single one-time purchase on the Mac App Store that covers managing your network's Macs — there is no per-seat subscription and no free full version. The client components it manages are built into macOS itself, so you only buy the admin application once. Version 3.10 is the current release line, adding macOS Tahoe compatibility and accessibility improvements; it requires a recent macOS on the admin Mac, so check the store listing before buying.
Key Features
- Observe and control remote Mac screens, including VNC systems
- Software distribution and remote installation across many Macs
- Detailed hardware and software asset reporting
- Remote commands, file copying and Automator task automation
- Curtain mode and encrypted connections for private support sessions
How to Download
- Open the official Apple Remote Desktop listing and confirm the admin Mac runs a supported macOS.
- Start your download from the official site: Download from the official site
- Complete the one-time purchase in the Mac App Store, install the app, then enable Remote Management on the Macs you will administer.
Is Apple Remote Desktop free?
No. The admin app is a one-time Mac App Store purchase. The client side it connects to is built into macOS, so you do not buy anything for each managed Mac.
Can it control Windows or Linux machines?
It can observe and control VNC-enabled computers, including Windows, Linux and UNIX systems, although its full management features are designed for Macs.
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