# Enable Remote Desktop Enable Remote Desktop on a device. ## Discussion This command enables the following capabilities on the device: - Remote Desktop with the All Users access - The ability to receive remote events - The Observe, Control, and Show being Observed options All other options remain unchanged. Refer to the following sections to determine supported channels and requirements, and to see an example request and response. ### Command availability ||| |--------------------------|-----| |Device channel |macOS| |User channel |N/A | |Requires supervision |macOS| |Allowed in user enrollment|N/A | |Required access right |N/A | ### Example request and response **Request:** ```plist Command RequestType EnableRemoteDesktop CommandUUID 0001_EnableRemoteDesktop ``` **Response:** ```plist CommandUUID 0001_EnableRemoteDesktop Status Acknowledged UDID E84CD517-CB37-52F7-988C-DB5137B604B8 ``` ## Topics ### Commands and responses [`EnableRemoteDesktopCommand`](/documentation/DeviceManagement/EnableRemoteDesktopCommand) The command to enable Remote Desktop on a device. [`EnableRemoteDesktopResponse`](/documentation/DeviceManagement/EnableRemoteDesktopResponse) A response from the device after it processes the command to enable Remote Desktop on a device. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)