How to Install RustDesk on macOS

RustDesk is a free and open-source remote desktop application that can be used for remote access, remote support, and collaborating with team members in real-time. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install RustDesk on macOS.

Prerequisites

Steps to Install RustDesk on macOS

  1. Open a web browser and go to https://rustdesk.com/download.

  2. Under the macOS section, click on the "Download" button to download the RustDesk DMG package.

  3. Once the download is complete, open the "Downloads" folder, and double-click on the "RustDesk-xxx.dmg" file to mount the disk image.

  4. Drag and drop the RustDesk application to the "Applications" folder to complete the installation.

  5. To launch RustDesk, go to the "Applications" folder and double-click on the RustDesk application.

  6. When launching the application for the first time, you may see a security warning that RustDesk cannot be opened because it is from an unidentified developer. To allow RustDesk to run, go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General, and click on the "Open Anyway" button.

  7. You can now start using RustDesk to connect to a remote computer or allow others to connect to your computer.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install RustDesk on macOS. With RustDesk, you can easily connect to a remote computer, share files, and collaborate with team members no matter where they are located.

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