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Access via Remote Desktop Manager on Mac/Linux

To access your remote system, you need the “Remote Desktop Manager” application. Download it if you are using a Mac or Linux device.

The following example shows the installation on a Mac.

Known issue with Remote Desktop Manager (Mac)

Version 2025.3.10.2 works without additional settings. Download Remote Desktop Manager 2025.3.10.2 for Mac

From version 2026.3.12.0, you need to change the SSPI module before connecting. How to change the SSPI module

1. Install Remote Desktop Manager​

  1. Open the official download page of Remote Desktop Manager.

  2. Scroll down slightly until the download option is displayed. Click on Download and wait until the download is complete.
    Remote Desktop Manager download page with "Download" button

  3. Navigate to the “Downloads folder”.

  4. Double-click the file “Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Mac.xxx.dmg”.
    DMG file “Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Mac.xxx.dmg” in the Downloads folder

  5. Drag the Remote Desktop Manager into the Applications folder and follow the installation instructions to install the software on your device.

    Remote Desktop Manager being dragged and dropped into the Applications folder

 

2. Download installation files​

When starting the oneclick™ connection, an "RDM file" is automatically downloaded. You will find this file in the "Downloads folder" by default. If the download does not start automatically, click on the Download link in the access window. Access window with download link for the RDM file

 

3. Open RDM file​

Only for a new or changed connection

Only open the .rdm file when you set up the connection for the first time or when the connection settings in oneclick™ have changed. Each time you open the file, Remote Desktop Manager adds a new entry, even if an entry with the same name already exists.

Otherwise, start your saved connection directly in Remote Desktop Manager, see Establish connection.

Before you open a new .rdm file, delete the old entry of this connection: right-click the entry in the left sidebar and select Delete. This way you won't accidentally start an outdated connection.

  1. Navigate to the "Downloads folder" and double-click the downloaded .rdm file.

  2. A new window will open. Select "Local data source" and click Select.
    Dialog with selected "Local data source" option and "Select" button

  3. In the window that opens, make sure that the "RDP connection" is selected. If it is not, select the connection manually and confirm by clicking OK.
    Dialog with selected "RDP connection" and "OK" button

  4. Only for version 2026.3.12.0 or later: Change the SSPI module before connecting:

    1. Select your connection in the left sidebar and click Properties.
      Remote Desktop Manager with selected connection and "Properties" button
    2. On the left, select RDP (Microsoft Remote Desktop).
      Connection properties with "RDP (Microsoft Remote Desktop)" selected on the left
    3. Click Authentication.
      Connection properties with "Authentication" selected
    4. Set SSPI module to System and click Save.
      Connection properties with "SSPI module" set to "System"

    The setting is saved in the entry. If you open a new .rdm file later, repeat this step.

  5. Optional, if you use several connections: Give the entry a unique name so that you start the right connection later:

    1. Select the entry in the left sidebar and click Properties.
    2. Under General, enter a unique name in the Name field, for example "oneclick – Accounting", and click Save.

 

4. Establish connection​

  1. In Remote Desktop Manager, you will see your saved connection under "Local Data Source" in the left sidebar.
    The most recently created connection always appears at the bottom of the list.
  2. Double-click the connection to start the session.
    Alternatively, you can select the connection with a single click and then click Open Session.
    Remote Desktop Manager with connection in the sidebar and "Open Session" button

 

5. Enter login credentials​

  1. A login window will appear. The Username is already pre-filled. Copy the Password from the access window and enter it into the appropriate field. Leave the "Domain" field empty and click OK.
    Login window with pre-filled username and fields for password and domain
  2. Now you need to log in to the destination server with your credentials. Again, leave the "Domain" field empty. Login window for the destination server with fields for username, password, and domain
  3. You are now securely connected and can close the browser window.
    Connected Windows system displayed in Remote Desktop Manager on Mac

Note for macOS users​

When using the Remote Desktop Manager on macOS, you may experience instability – especially when resizing the window during an active session.

To avoid connection issues, we recommend:

  • Do not resize the window after the connection is established.
  • Use Embedded instead of “Open Session” – this opens the session in the main window and provides better stability.
    Context menu with “Embedded” option for the session

 

6. Were you successfully connected?​

If you connected successfully, you can Check a box in the access window. This will ensure that the “Quick Access” tab is displayed instead of “Initial Setup” the next time you start.
Access window with checkmark on successful connection
Once the connection is established, you can close the access window.

Login failed?​

If your login fails, this may be because your credentials have expired. They are only valid for 5 minutes.

In this case, you need to generate new one-time credentials and repeat the login process.

  1. Click on Renew connection time to generate new access credentials.
    "Renew connection time" button in the access window
  2. Repeat the login from Step 5.

If login still fails, your antivirus software may be blocking the connection. Check the settings and contact your administrator if necessary.