ToDesk Download - Remote Desktop Clients for Every Platform
Pick the operating system on your device and grab the matching ToDesk client. Be sure to use the official download channel and steer clear of knock-off or bundled installers; follow the steps below to finish installing and start connecting remotely.
Choose your platform
Pick the operating system on your device and grab the matching ToDesk client. Be sure to use the official download channel and steer clear of knock-off or bundled installers; follow the steps below to finish installing and start connecting remotely.
Start in four steps
Pick the operating system on your device and grab the matching ToDesk client. Be sure to use the official download channel and steer clear of knock-off or bundled installers; follow the steps below to finish installing and start connecting remotely.
Choose your system
Based on the device systems of the controlling and the controlled end, choose the matching client to download.
Download and install
Download the installer from the official channel, follow the prompts to finish installing, and watch out for antivirus false alarms.
Register and sign in
Register and sign in with an email or phone number, and add the device to your list.
Start connecting
Choose the target device from your device list, or enter the connection code, to start the remote session.
Stick to the official download channel
Always download ToDesk from the official channel, steering clear of knock-off sites and bundled downloaders in search results, so the installer stays safe.
Installers from third-party sites may be repackaged, bundled with promotional software, or even laced with risky code. Before downloading, verify the official domain and check where the installer comes from; the download links on this site all point to todeskremote.com, so you do not grab the wrong file.

How to choose the right version for each platform
Windows, macOS and Linux each have their own installer; for Android, get the APK from an app store or the official site, and for iOS, search and install from the App Store.
For the desktop client, simply pick the installer that matches your system; Android users can get it from a mainstream app store or the official site, while iOS users search for ToDesk in the App Store. When you need an install-free option, a green portable build is also worth considering.
Installer safety and antivirus
Under normal conditions the official installer carries no virus, and the occasional false alarm from antivirus software can be ruled out by verifying the official source and the digital signature.
If antivirus software blocks it, first confirm that the installer really comes from the official source, then choose to trust it or temporarily allow it. Never download a so-called cracked version just to skip the block, because that is exactly where the real risk comes from.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Which one is the official ToDesk download address, and how do I make sure it is not a fake site?
The only official download hub is todeskremote.com, the personal edition is free forever, and the official app is released by Hainan Youqu Technology. There are plenty of copycat sites online such as todesk.ac.cn, to-todesk.com.cn, todeskt.com, to-desktop.com, web-todesk.com.cn and todesk.mairuan.com, most of which are SEO traffic funnels or bundled builds. How to tell them apart: make sure the address is exactly todeskremote.com, or download directly from the official App Store or app store listing and check whether the publisher is Hainan Youqu Technology.
What is the difference between downloading from the ToDesk official site and from an app store, and which is safer?
Both are safe, as long as you stick to the genuine source: for the official site make sure it is todeskremote.com, and on mobile make sure it is the official App Store or app store listing (published by Hainan Youqu Technology). The difference is that app stores have platform review and update more automatically, while the official site is the authoritative download point for the desktop version (Windows, Mac and Linux). What you really need to avoid are the copycat sites in search results (.ac.cn, .com.cn, todeskt and so on), as those are the ones that may slip in bundled or malicious programs. The Taiwan App Store works fine and needs no mainland Chinese account.
When I search ToDesk on Google several download sites show up, so which one is the official one?
Only todeskremote.com is the official download site, published by Hainan Youqu Technology. The todesk.ac.cn, to-todesk.com.cn, todeskt.com, to-desktop.com, web-todesk.com.cn and todesk.mairuan.com entries that often appear in search results are all copycat or SEO traffic-funnel sites that may carry bundled software, so be sure to avoid them. On mobile, make sure it is the official App Store or app store listing. If the address is not todeskremote.com, do not download it.
Are the Chinese ToDesk site and the international site the same download point?
The official download point is just this one, todeskremote.com; the home page itself notes support for the full lineup of Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS and HarmonyOS, and the personal edition is free. The materials do not show that the company has a separate domain for an international site, so please stick uniformly to todeskremote.com, and on mobile the official App Store or app store listing, while avoiding other copycat domains. Whether a standalone international site exists is not covered by the materials and needs hands-on confirmation.
How do I reach the ToDesk official site to download from Hong Kong, and what do I do if the site will not open?
From Hong Kong you can reach the official site to download simply by typing todeskremote.com into your browser, and on mobile you can also download from the official App Store or app store (published by Hainan Youqu Technology). If the official site will not open, try the official store listing on a mobile device instead, or check your network and DNS, and avoid clicking through to copycat sites such as .ac.cn, .com.cn or todeskt. Whether visiting the official site from Hong Kong runs into regional blocking is not clearly covered by the materials and needs hands-on confirmation.
Which site do I go to in order to download ToDesk in Taiwan, and is there a Traditional Chinese official site?
For the desktop version go to todeskremote.com to download, for the mobile version you can download ToDesk directly from the Taiwan App Store (the listing exists and needs no mainland Chinese account), and for Android use the official app store or todeskremote.com. The interface supports Traditional Chinese, but the materials do not confirm that the company has a separate Traditional-Chinese-only official domain, so please stick uniformly to todeskremote.com and the official store listings, and avoid copycat sites. Whether a standalone Traditional Chinese official site exists needs hands-on confirmation.
Can I go straight to the ToDesk official site to download in Singapore, or will it be blocked?
In Singapore you can reach the official site to download by typing todeskremote.com into your browser, and on mobile you can also use the official App Store or app store listing (published by Hainan Youqu Technology). When downloading, make sure it is todeskremote.com and avoid copycat sites such as .ac.cn, .com.cn or todeskt. Whether visiting the official site from Singapore runs into regional blocking is not clearly covered by the materials; if the site will not open you can switch to downloading from the official store on a mobile device, and this needs hands-on confirmation.
In Malaysia, where do I download ToDesk from to get it fastest and least likely to be an old version?
Trust only the single official download hub, todeskremote.com, or the official store listings on each platform (on iOS use the Taiwan or local App Store entry for ToDesk Remote Control, published by Hainan Youqu Technology). Entries online such as todesk.ac.cn, to-todesk.com.cn, todeskt.com and todesk.mairuan.com are mostly copycat or SEO sites that easily lead to bundled, outdated or malicious versions, so be sure to avoid them. Downloading from the official site is the genuine, latest version.
ToDesk fails to install and gets stuck at a certain percentage, so what do I do?
First try a few common fixes: (1) the download may be incomplete or blocked by antivirus, so temporarily turn off antivirus and the firewall and re-download the complete installer from the official site; (2) if it reports something like missing msvcr100.dll, install the matching VC++ runtime and then reinstall; (3) if it will not open after installing, keeps popping a Crash Report in the background, and keeps generating .dmp files in the root folder, official support advises deleting the conflicting file it flags and updating the graphics driver (old graphics drivers conflict easily); (4) rule out conflicts with other remote-control or security software. And be sure to download only from the official site, todeskremote.com.
What causes the message that the installer has stopped working when installing ToDesk?
Common causes: (1) the installer did not download completely or was blocked by antivirus or the firewall, so first turn off antivirus temporarily and re-download the complete file from the official site, todeskremote.com; (2) a missing system runtime (for example a report that msvcr100.dll is missing), so install the matching VC++ runtime; (3) a conflict with other remote-control or security software. Working through these one by one usually fixes it; if it still fails, try a different version or contact official support.
ToDesk shows an install error code, so what do the common error codes each mean?
ToDesk has not published a unified table mapping install error codes, so the meaning of a specific code needs hands-on confirmation. In practice most install failures fall into a few categories: an incomplete download package or one blocked by antivirus, a missing system runtime (for example msvcr100.dll, which needs VC++), insufficient permissions, and conflicts with other remote-control or security software. The advice is to first re-download from the official site, turn off antivirus, install as a system administrator, and then contact official support with the error code.
ToDesk shows insufficient permissions halfway through installing, so do I need to use a system administrator account?
When ToDesk shows insufficient permissions halfway through installing, it really is advisable to right-click the installer, choose Run as administrator, and then install, which can avoid interruptions caused by insufficient permissions. If it still fails, also confirm that antivirus or the firewall is not blocking it and that the installer was downloaded completely from the official site. Installing as an administrator is a common Windows practice and usually resolves permission-related interruptions.
After ToDesk finishes installing there is no desktop icon and it will not open, so did the install fail?
When ToDesk finishes installing with no desktop icon and will not open, it is not necessarily a failed install. On Windows 10 there is a known situation: after a quick install it will not open, keeps popping a Crash Report in the background, and keeps generating .dmp files in the root folder. Official support advises deleting the conflicting file it flags and checking or updating the graphics driver (older graphics drivers such as 23.x conflict easily). After handling that, launching it usually works; if the desktop simply has no shortcut created, you can run it directly from the install folder or reinstall.
An old ToDesk was not removed cleanly so the new version will not install, so how do I uninstall it completely?
First remove the old ToDesk normally through Windows Settings then Apps, or through Control Panel, restart, and then download and install the new version from the official site, todeskremote.com. If it is still stuck, confirm that the ToDesk background service has stopped (you can check ToDesk Service in services.msc), and clear any leftover install folder and conflicting files before installing. The details of thoroughly clearing leftovers are not provided in a separate illustrated guide by the company and need hands-on confirmation.
ToDesk download breaks off halfway and the file is corrupted, and re-downloading is the same, so what do I do?
An incomplete download is exactly a common cause of install failure. The advice is: (1) switch to a stable network or try again later; (2) temporarily turn off antivirus or the firewall, as they sometimes block it midway; (3) make sure to re-download from the official site, todeskremote.com, avoiding problematic files from copycat sites; (4) when overseas downloads are slow, try a different time of day. After the download completes, compare whether the file size looks normal (for example the Windows installer is about 110-115MB) before installing.
ToDesk shows the message that a newer version is already installed and will not continue, so how do I handle it?
The message that a newer version is already installed usually means a same or newer ToDesk is already on the machine. First confirm whether it can in fact already be opened and used directly, with no need to reinstall; if you want to switch to a specific version, you can first remove the existing version through Control Panel or the uninstaller, then download and install the version you want from the official site, todeskremote.com. For downloads be sure to trust only the official hub and avoid copycat sites. The official, dedicated handling steps for this message are not provided in the materials and need hands-on confirmation.
Installing ToDesk on Windows 10 reports a missing .NET or runtime, so what do I install first?
This is mostly a missing system runtime. A common one is a report that msvcr100.dll is missing, which is resolved by installing the matching VC++ (Visual C++) runtime or reinstalling. If antivirus also blocks it and the install ends up incomplete, first temporarily turn off antivirus and the firewall, then re-download the complete installer from the official site, todeskremote.com. After installing the matching runtime, run the ToDesk installer again. Specific requirements for a particular .NET version are not listed in the materials and need hands-on confirmation.
Where do I download the ToDesk Android phone APK, and does the official site provide it?
The official site todeskremote.com notes support for Android right on its home page, so you can get the Android version from the official site; if your device has Google Play or a local app store, you can also download from the official listing (publisher: Hainan Youqu Technology). Be sure to trust todeskremote.com or the official store, and avoid APKs offered by copycat sites such as .ac.cn or todeskt, to avoid bundled malicious programs. The exact location of the Android APK download button on the official site is not covered frame by frame in the materials and needs hands-on confirmation.
Android warns of an unknown sources risk when installing the ToDesk APK, so how do I install it safely?
After downloading the APK from the official site, todeskremote.com, Android will pop an unknown sources warning for non-store sources when you install, which is a general system mechanism. Once you confirm the APK really comes from the official todeskremote.com, go to system settings and allow that browser or file manager to install unknown apps, then finish installing. The safest option is to switch to installing from a Google Play or local official app store listing (published by Hainan Youqu Technology), which avoids this warning entirely. The exact toggle path varies by phone model and needs hands-on confirmation.
Google Play does not have ToDesk where I am, so how do I download the Android version?
If the Google Play in your region cannot find ToDesk, you can instead download the Android APK from the home page of the official site, todeskremote.com (the home page clearly notes support for Android), and just allow the unknown sources warning when installing; or download from a local official app store listing (published by Hainan Youqu Technology). Please trust only todeskremote.com or the official store, and avoid copycat sites such as .ac.cn or todeskt. Availability on Play varies by region and needs hands-on confirmation.
Xiaomi and Huawei phones have no Google Play, so where do I download the ToDesk APK?
It is fine to have no Google Play; just go to the official site, todeskremote.com, to download the Android installer, or search for the official ToDesk listing in the Xiaomi App Store or Huawei AppGallery to install. The key is to trust only the official domain todeskremote.com and legitimate app stores, and not to download from unknown third-party APK sites, to avoid bundled or malicious versions. The publisher should be Hainan Youqu Technology.