Guide
Get Deskctl up and running on your computer.
Choose your platform to get started:
Windows
Install on Windows 10/11 with automated setup and configuration.
macOS
Install on macOS with menu bar integration and universal support.
macOS Users
macOS will show a security warning on first launch since the app is not notarized with Apple. See the macOS setup guide for instructions on how to bypass this.
Static IP Reservation (Important)
If you plan to control your PC from your phone or another device, you need to ensure your computer's address doesn't change over time.
Most home routers assign IP addresses dynamically (DHCP), which means your PC might be 192.168.1.10 today but 192.168.1.15 tomorrow. If that happens, your phone won't be able to find it.
How to reserve your IP:
- Open your router's web interface (usually
192.168.1.1or192.168.0.1). - Look for a section named DHCP Server, Static IP, or Address Reservation.
- Find your computer in the list.
- Click Add or Reserve to bind your computer's physical (MAC) address to a specific IP address.
Reliable Endpoints
Once reserved, you can always reach your computer at the same address, making it a reliable "Static" endpoint for your remote dashboards.