What’s new in Apple Remote Desktop
Find out about the features and changes included in each update to Apple Remote Desktop.
Apple Remote Desktop lets you manage multiple Mac computers across your network. Mac computers managed by Apple Remote Desktop receive updates to the Apple Remote Desktop Client software along with macOS updates.
Apple Remote Desktop requires macOS Sonoma 14.5 or later.
What’s new in Apple Remote Desktop 3.9.8
Support for macOS Sequoia
Encrypted archives open when the correct password is provided
Bug fixes and performance improvements
What’s new in Apple Remote Desktop 3.9.7
High Performance connections to Mac computers with macOS Sonoma
App Windows, Desktop, Launchpad, Mission Control, Keyboard and Zoom items in connection window toolbars
What’s new in Apple Remote Desktop 3.9.6
Bug fixes and performance improvements
Support for macOS Ventura
Improved Screen Sharing authentication to provide better protection in enterprise environments
What’s new in Apple Remote Desktop 3.9.5
Bug fixes and improvements
What’s new in Apple Remote Desktop 3.9.4
Support for macOS Big Sur
Support for Mac computers with Apple silicon
Bug fixes and performance improvements
What’s new in Apple Remote Desktop 3.9.3
Bug fixes and performance improvements
Support for Dark Mode
What’s new in Apple Remote Desktop 3.9
This update improves the overall stability of Apple Remote Desktop and includes the following specific changes:
Computer lists, complete with credentials, can be exported to an encrypted archive and restored to other viewers.
Improved security, with an optional compatibility option to support older clients in the Security tab of the Preferences panel.
Assistance cursors available via a custom toolbar item.
Support for the Touch Bar.
Admins can now connect to Macs running older versions of Apple Remote Desktop Client software without needing to make sure Preferences > Security > ’Allow communications with older clients (less secure)’ is turned on in the admin app. You must be running Apple Remote Desktop Client 3.9.2 or later on the Mac running Apple Remote Desktop.