CrossDesk

Spec sheet

Product

CrossDesk describes itself as open-source, cross-platform remote desktop software with Web client access.Read 12 Oct 2026 · crossdesk.cn

Platforms

The site lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android downloads, as well as a web client.Read 12 Oct 2026 · crossdesk.cn

Mobile apps

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · crossdesk.cn

Privacy

The desktop client does not contain advertising functionality and does not intentionally upload diagnostic logs, crash reports, or behavioral analytics.Read 12 Oct 2026 · crossdesk.cn

Support

The site invites users to contact [email protected] for collaboration, technical consultation, or feedback.Read 12 Oct 2026 · crossdesk.cn

Code signing

Official Windows releases are digitally signed; CrossDesk says free code signing is provided by SignPath.io with a certificate from SignPath Foundation.Read 12 Oct 2026 · crossdesk.cn

Default services

Without self-hosting, the client uses CrossDesk services for device registration, signaling, NAT traversal, and relay when a direct connection cannot be established.Read 12 Oct 2026 · crossdesk.cn

Device capacity

The site says CrossDesk supports unlimited devices and can connect to and manage multiple remote devices simultaneously.Read 12 Oct 2026 · crossdesk.cn

File transfer

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · crossdesk.cn

Hardware acceleration

The official site lists NVIDIA Video Codec and Video Toolbox acceleration, with H.264 and AV1 encoding.Read 12 Oct 2026 · crossdesk.cn

iOS installation

The iOS release is an unsigned ZIP that users must sign before installing on an iPhone or iPad.Read 12 Oct 2026 · crossdesk.cn

Linux versions

Linux downloads include x64 and arm64 standard and virtual desktop versions; the virtual desktop uses Xfce.Read 12 Oct 2026 · crossdesk.cn

Multiple devices

The official site says users can connect to and manage multiple remote devices simultaneously, with unlimited devices advertised on the homepage.Read 12 Oct 2026 · crossdesk.cn

Network services

Without self-hosting, the client uses CrossDesk services for device registration, signaling, NAT traversal, and relay when a direct connection cannot be established.Read 12 Oct 2026 · crossdesk.cn

Project details

The project README calls CrossDesk a lightweight remote desktop application and describes it as an experimental application of the MiniRTC library.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Remote access

Users can connect by entering a remote desktop ID and, if required, a connection password.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Self-hosted certificate limit

The repository says the server's default self-signed certificate cannot guarantee security and recommends replacing it with a formal certificate.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Self-hosting

Users can configure their own signaling and relay servers; self-hosted server logging and data retention are controlled by the server operator.Read 12 Oct 2026 · crossdesk.cn

Session data

During an authorized remote session, CrossDesk may transmit screen content, audio, keyboard and mouse input, clipboard text, and user-selected files.Read 12 Oct 2026 · crossdesk.cn

Supported platforms

Windows,macOS,Linux,Web,iOS/iPadOSRead 20 Sep 2026 · crossdesk.cn

Web client

CrossDesk supports browser access to remote devices through its Web client.Read 12 Oct 2026 · crossdesk.cn

Windows service

CrossDesk Service adds remote control support for Windows lock screens, login screens, and secure desktops; those capabilities are limited if the service is unavailable.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Windows signing

Official Windows releases are digitally signed using SignPath.io, with a certificate provided by SignPath Foundation.Read 12 Oct 2026 · crossdesk.cn

Where Specifiction places it

• Remote desktop software#112 of 1357.5