---
title: Using Mac mini with Jump Desktop
description: This tutorial shows you how to use Jump Desktop with Mac mini
tags: Mac-mini Jump-Desktop m2 m2pro m1
products:
  - apple-silicon
hero: assets/scaleway_jump_desktop.webp
dates:
  validation: 2025-05-26
  validation_frequency: 12
difficulty: beginner
usecase:
  - resource-management
ecosystem:
  - third-party
---
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'


Jump Desktop is a secure and reliable remote desktop infrastructure that lets you connect to any computer, anywhere in the world without VPNs or gateways. Jump Desktop is designed to work perfectly on iOS, Mac, Windows, and Android devices.

Scaleway's Apple silicon as-a-Service offer is highly compatible with Jump Desktop. Scaleway's Mac mini is built using the latest generation of Apple Mac mini hardware. These dedicated Mac mini are designed for developing, building, testing, and signing applications for Apple devices, including iPhones, iPads, Mac computers, and much more. Jump Desktop can be installed easily on Scaleway's Mac mini which allows you to connect to your M1 remotely while keeping its performance and efficiency.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to launch your Mac mini development environment on Jump Desktop.

<Requirements />

- A Scaleway account logged into the [console](https://console.scaleway.com)
- [Owner](/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
- [Created a Mac mini](/apple-silicon/how-to/create-mac-mini/)
- Installed a [VNC viewer](https://www.tightvnc.com/) on your local computer

## Downloading Jump Desktop on your local computer

1. Type **https://jumpdesktop.com** in your browser's search bar.
2. Scroll down to the middle of the page.
3. Download the Jump Desktop version that is compatible with your operating system.

## Downloading Jump Desktop Connect on your Mac mini

From the [Mac mini list in your Scaleway console](https://console.scaleway.com/asaas/servers):

1. Click the Mac mini you want to access remotely.
2. Click the **VNC** button.
3. Choose a screen-sharing application to open your Mac mini.
4. Open an internet browser on your Mac mini and type **[https://jumpdesktop.com/connect](https://jumpdesktop.com/connect)** in your browser's search bar.
5. Choose your operating system.
6. Click **Download Jump Desktop Connect**.
7. Go to **Overview** tab of your Mac mini and copy the VNC password.
8. Enter the VNC password to continue the installation.
    <Message type="note">
      If you are on Mac, you will be asked to give access permissions to the Jump Desktop application.
    </Message>

## Connecting your local computer with your Mac mini

**On your Mac mini:**

1. Launch the Jump Desktop Connect application.
2. Click **Add a remote access user**.
3. Click the link in the **Add a user** window to sign in via your web browser.

**On your local computer:**

1. Launch the Jump Desktop application.
2. Click **File** on the top menu.
3. Click **Sign In** on the drop-down menu.
4. Sign in with the account used to set up Jump Desktop Connect on the Mac mini.
    <Message type="note">
    Your remote computer is now displayed in the Jump Desktop application and ready to be accessed.

    </Message>

## Accessing your Mac mini via Jump Desktop

**On your local computer:**

1. Launch the Jump Desktop application.
2. Double-click your Mac mini remote computer.

    Your Mac mini will be displayed.

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  title="Remotely access your machines with Jump Desktop on Scaleway."
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  label="Create your account"
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