Jump Desktop
Jump Desktop is a macOS remote desktop app for securely connecting to and controlling Windows and Mac computers from one place.
What is Jump Desktop?
Jump Desktop is a remote desktop application for macOS that helps users access and control other computers over a network or the internet. It is designed for people who need to work on a home or office machine from another location, provide remote help, or manage multiple systems without sitting in front of each one. The app supports common remote connection methods including RDP and VNC, and it also uses Jump Desktop's Fluid protocol for high-performance remote access workflows. On Mac, it is used as a native viewer app for connecting to remote Windows and Mac desktops. Typical tasks include opening files on another computer, running desktop software remotely, and switching between several saved machines from a single interface.
Key features
- Connect to remote computers using RDP, VNC, and Fluid
- Control Windows and Mac desktops from a Mac
- Save and organize multiple remote machines in one place
- Use secure encrypted connections for remote sessions
- Access computers over the internet for work and support tasks
- Switch between remote sessions and manage multiple connections
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
Jump Desktop is legitimate remote access software, and its network activity is normal for a remote desktop app. It may request access or configuration needed for remote-control features, and any remote session can expose the screen contents and files of the computer you connect to. Use it only with computers and accounts you trust, protect any related account with a strong password, and sign out of devices you no longer use.
Recommendation: Keep Jump Desktop if you use remote access to reach your Mac or Windows computers, provide support, or manage systems from another location. If you no longer use it, removing the app is usually reasonable, but you may lose saved connections and quick access to remote machines until you set it up again.
Common paths
/Applications/Jump Desktop.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/com.p5sys.jump.mac.viewer
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.p5sys.jump.mac.viewer.plist
Container paths
~/Library/Containers/com.p5sys.jump.mac.viewer
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