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macOS client - Amazon DCV

The Amazon DCV macOS client is supported on Apple Mac computers only. The macOS client is a standalone application that runs on the macOS operating system.

The macOS client is installed using a .dmg software package.

For instructions on how to connect to a Amazon DCV session using the macOS client, see Connecting to a Amazon DCV session using the macOS client.

To install the macOS client

  1. Download the correct macOS client installer depending on your client computer.

    Tip

    The latest packages page of the download website contains links that always point to the newest available version. You can use these links to automatically retrieve the newest Amazon DCV packages.

  2. Run the downloaded .dmg file.

    If you get an error stating that the application can't be installed because it's from an unidentified developer, see the Safely open apps on your Mac webpage.

  3. Click and drag the DCV.app file to the Applications folder.

  4. (Optional) For easy access, create a desktop shortcut or add the application to the dock.

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