AnyDesk for Mac provides the features and tools you need to connect with desktops or servers in any location. Our remote desktop app ensures a stable, secure, and super-fast connection. It can be individually tailored to your specific operations, thanks to flexible license models. Our Mac helper, @Bluebellflora explains here how she uninstalls her The Sims 3 games from her Mac. When the uninstallation is complete, just click on the game in your Game Library to start the download through Origin. Let us know if you have any questions -Mai.
Click here to learn moreAccess and edit data and settings on remote computers or servers with AnyDesk remote desktop for Mac. Enjoy seamless connectivity and a simple set-up. Offer remote support to your customers. Whether connecting to other Mac based systems, or desktops running Windows or Linux, you can count on AnyDesk’s stable operation and cross-compatibility.
AnyDesk for Mac provides the features and tools you need to connect with desktops or servers in any location. Our remote desktop app ensures a stable, secure, and super-fast connection. It can be individually tailored to your specific operations, thanks to flexible license models. Set up is quick and simple.
Stable and Secure - The AnyDesk Remote Desktop for OS X
The OS X desktop client from AnyDesk brings high frame rates and low latency, amounting to reliable stability and breathtaking speed. AnyDesk’s proprietary DeskRT codec compresses and transfers image data efficiently without loss of quality and ensures near-instant response times.drop to Applications folder installation method is offered by default now (legacy install method is still supported).
Install Anydesk Service menu option added.
Fixed application crash on macOS Big Sur beta.
Fixed couple of small bugs.
Jun 15, 2020
- bug_reportBugfix:
Fixed software update notification.
Jun 10, 2020
- fiber_newAddress Book view mode:
Thumbnail view mode has been added to Address Book. - fiber_newSplit Full Screen experience:
Split Full Screen experience enabled for Connection Window and Address Book. - autorenewAutomatic startup:
Option to disable automatic startup of AnyDesk has been added. - autorenewCompatibility with mobile devices:
Keyboard input from mobile devices improved. - autorenewConnection type icon:
Connection type icon is now displayed correctly. - bug_reportFixes:
Fixed couple of small bugs.
May 7, 2020
- fiber_newAccess Control List:
New feature Access Control List (or white list for incoming connections) is now available. - autorenewMultiple sessions:
Added support for multiple session windows. - autorenewAddress Book:
Address Book improved for better usability. - autorenewPrivacy permissions:
Improved macOS privacy permissions handling. - autorenewCompatibility:
Improved compatibility with 3rd party software. - bug_reportFixes:
Fixed couple of small bugs.
Apr 21, 2020
- bug_reportCrash bugfix:
Fixed a crash when user account picture is not set.
Apr 17, 2020
- fiber_newTCP Tunnels:
New TCP Tunneling (or Port-Forwrding) feature added. - fiber_newAddress Book new design:
Address Book has been completely redesigned for easier usage. - fiber_newStart/Stop of session recording:
It is now possible to start/stop recording during the active session. - fiber_newNew information windows:
Added new System Information window and redesigned the About window. - autorenewDiscovery feature security:
Significantly improved security of Discovery feature. - autorenewAccept window security:
Significantly improved security of Accept window. - autorenewPower usage improvement:
Optimised power usage for mac laptops. - autorenewImproved mouse scrolling:
Mouse scroll sensitivity adjusted. - bug_reportRemote restart:
Fixed remote restart issue on some configurations. - bug_reportUI bug fixes:
Fixed Password change UI for unattended access. Fixed Proxy configuration settings UI.
Apr 2, 2020
- autorenewError handling:
Improved error handling. - bug_reportPrivacy permissions:
Better macOS privacy permissions handling.
Feb 7, 2020
- autorenewEnhanced usability:
Host key option allows users to use Right Command key to control the local macOS while connected to remote device. - autorenewImproved compatibility with Android devices:
Added support for Home and Back buttons when connected to Android device. - autorenewInstaller improvement:
Reduced number of user password requests in AnyDesk installer. - bug_reportAnyDesk remote update:
Fixed issue when user is not able to reconnect after updating AnyDesk remotely. - bug_reportCustom Client on Yosemite:
Fixed crash on macOS 10.10 Yosemite related to custom AnyDesk configurations. - bug_reportFixes:
Fixed couple of small bugs.
Jan 14, 2020
- bug_reportFile manager:
File Manager upload function fixed. - bug_reportReconnect after AnyDesk update:
Fixed issue when user unable to reconnect after installing AnyDesk update. - bug_reportConnection retry attempt:
Fixed crash on multiple connection retry attempt. - bug_reportKeyboard input:
Improved keyboard input handling. - bug_reportFixes:
Fixed couple of small bugs.
Dec 11, 2019
- fiber_newAccept window minimize:
It is now possible to minimize the Accept window into the Dock. - autorenewInstallation process:
Installation process has been improved. - bug_reportRecent sessions list:
Fixed display of client name in recent sessions list. - bug_reportRemove displays:
Fixed indicator of remote displays. - bug_reportChat:
Fixed crash on incoming chat message. - bug_reportFixes:
Fixed couple of small bugs.
Dec 4, 2019
- fiber_newNew Privacy feature:
Enabling privacy mode during a session will turn off the monitor on the remote side so the screen content is hidden. - fiber_newBlocking user input:
Mouse and keyboard input can now blocked for the computer being controlled. - fiber_newAutomatic screen lock:
New option to automatically lock remote screen when session ended. - bug_reportFixes:
Fixed couple of small bugs.
Nov 18, 2019
- bug_reportFixes:
Fixed couple of small bugs.
Nov 5, 2019
- bug_reportFixes:
Fixed couple of small bugs.
Oct 21, 2019
- fiber_newNew features:
Incoming connections are now displayed in the AnyDesk Dock icon - bug_reportBugfix:
Fixed issue when user is unable to reconnect to macOS Catalina and Mojave after remote restart. - bug_reportFixes:
Fixed couple of small bugs.
Oct 10, 2019
- bug_reportFixes:
Fixed update function in new version notification and minor bugfixes.
Oct 8, 2019
- bug_reportFixes:
Fixed crash on macOS 10.15 Catalina for remove keyboard input.
Oct 8, 2019
- fiber_newNew features:
Added Discovery feature and better support for macOS 10.15 Catalina - bug_reportFixes:
Minor bugfixes
Jul 11, 2019
- bug_reportFixes:
Minor bugfixes.

Jun 6, 2019
- fiber_newRedesign:
New user interface design. - bug_reportFixes:
Minor bugfixes.
Oct 12, 2018
- fiber_newFile manager:
File Manager now available on macOS. - bug_reportScreenshots:
Screenshots are now stored to the Desktop. - bug_reportSpeed Dial items:
Solved loss of Speed Dial items issue.
Jul 13, 2018
- fiber_newEnhanced Usability:
Implemented custom context menu for AnyDesk ID (claim alias, show alias/show id, copy address). - fiber_newClaim Alias now available:
Implemented claim alias feature for macOS, users can now choose an alias. - autorenewKeyboard Usability:
During a session, the hotkeys of macOS are disabled locally so they can be transmitted to the remote side. - autorenewIncoming file manager session refreshes:
Folder content was not refreshed on the remote side on copying files. The file manager view now refreshes automatically. - bug_reportCompatibility for file manager session:
Incoming file transfer sessions did not allow to change directory to folders containing a space character. - autorenewUsability:
Select and Copy using Command+C now works on the AnyDesk ID. - autorenewKeep session alive:
AnyDesk now prevents macOS from going to sleep mode when there is an active session. - bug_reportRequest elevation improved:
Fixed an issue in the request elevation feature.
Jun 14, 2018
- bug_reportFixed Bug:
In some cases, the installation did not work at the first attempt. This should now always succeed on the first entry of the admin password. - bug_reportFixed Bug:
The clipoard did not work when connecting to macOS. The clipboard should now work in any case, including clipboard file transfer. Please click the file button at the top of the AnyDesk window in order to receive files from the clipboard on macOS. - bug_reportFixed Bug:
Improved stability. - bug_reportFixed Bug:
Removed the warning that the file is downloaded from the internet.
Apr 11, 2018
- fiber_newAddress Book:
The macOS version now supports your license’s shared address books. - fiber_newSession recording and playback:
Implemented recording and playback of sessions. - fiber_newConnect to the login screen:
The macOS version also runs as a service and supports connections to the login screen, full unattended access, and user switching.
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macOS Recovery is part of the built-in recovery system of your Mac. You can start up from macOS Recovery and use its utilities to recover from certain software issues or take other actions on your Mac.
How to start up from macOS Recovery
- Turn on your Mac and immediately press and hold these two keys: Command (⌘) and R. Need help?
- Release the keys when you see an Apple logo, spinning globe, or other startup screen.
- You might be prompted to enter a password, such as a firmware password or the password of a user who is an administrator of this Mac. Enter the requested password to continue.
- Startup is complete when you see the utilities window:
- After starting up from macOS Recovery, select a utility, then click Continue:
- Restore From Time Machine Backup:Restore your Mac from a Time Machine backup.
- Reinstall macOS: Download and reinstall the Mac operating system.
- Get Help Online: Use Safari to browse the web and find help for your Mac. Links to Apple's support website are included. Browser plug-ins and extensions are disabled.
- Disk Utility: Use Disk Utility to repair your disk or erase your disk or other storage device.
Additional utilities are available from the Utilities menu in the menu bar: Startup Security Utility (or Firmware Password Utility), Network Utility, and Terminal.
- To quit macOS Recovery, choose Restart or Shut Down from the Apple menu . If you want to choose a different startup disk before quitting, choose Startup Disk from the Apple menu.
Retry For Mac Download
If you can't start up from macOS Recovery
If your Mac can't start up from its built-in macOS Recovery system, it might try to start up from macOS Recovery over the Internet. When that happens, you see a spinning globe instead of an Apple logo during startup:
To manually start up from Internet Recovery, press and hold either of these key combinations at startup:
- Option-Command-R
- Shift-Option-Command-R
Learn more
Retry For Macbook
If startup from Internet Recovery is unsuccessful, you see a globe with an alert symbol (exclamation point):
In that case, try these solutions:
Retry For A Live Version
- Make sure that your Mac can connect to the Internet. If you're not prompted to choose a Wi-Fi network during startup, move your pointer to the top of the screen, then choose a network from the Wi-Fi menu , if available.
- Press Command-R at startup to try using the built-in Recovery system instead of Internet Recovery.
- Connect to the Internet using Ethernet instead of Wi-Fi, or vice versa.
- Connect to the Internet from a different Wi-Fi or Ethernet network. Your network configuration might not allow the Internet access that macOS Recovery needs.
- Try again later, because the issue might be temporary.
- Start up from another disk or volume, if available, or use a bootable installer to reinstall macOS.
If you still need help, please contact Apple Support.
