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How to Install RustDesk (Step-by-Step Guide)

How to Install RustDesk (Step-by-Step Guide)

1. Go to the official download page

Open your web browser and visit:

👉 https://rustdesk.com/download

This is the official RustDesk download page where you can choose your operating system.


2. Choose your operating system

On the download page, select the version for your device:

  • Windows → Download .exe
  • macOS → Download .dmg
  • Linux → Download .deb, .rpm, AppImage, or Flatpak
  • Android → Download APK or use GitHub release
  • iOS → Install from the App Store

3. Download the installer

Click the correct download button for your system.

  • Windows users will get a file like: rustdesk-setup.exe
  • macOS users will get: RustDesk.dmg
  • Linux users will get a package file depending on distro

Wait for the download to finish.


4. Install RustDesk

🪟 Windows

  1. Open the downloaded .exe file
  2. Click Next through the installer
  3. Choose install location (or leave default)
  4. Click Install
  5. Click Finish

🍎 macOS

  1. Open the .dmg file
  2. Drag RustDesk into Applications
  3. Open RustDesk from Applications
  4. Approve permissions if prompted

🐧 Linux (Ubuntu/Debian example)

  1. Open Terminal in the download folder
  2. Run:


    sudo apt install -fy ./rustdesk-*.deb


5. Launch RustDesk

After installation:

  • Open RustDesk
  • You’ll see your ID and password
  • Share your ID with our member of staff to allow them remote access 

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