Remote Command Line for Mac

Remote Command Line is a remote background management feature that enables device management without requiring a full remote desktop connection. In Remote Command Line mode, any commands entered in the terminal run on the connected device as if they were entered on the local command prompt. This includes outputting their result in the terminal window.

You will need to have the necessary user permissions to access Remote Command Line. Review the permissions needed under Devices > Direct Support in the Permissions Dictionary.

How to use Remote Command Line

1. In the left-hand navigation menu, click Views > All Devices.

2. Click the name of the device to enter Device Details.

3. Click Tools > Command Line.

4. Click Start Session.

OR

1. In the left-hand navigation menu, click Views > All Devices.

2. In the device's row, under Tools, click the Tools icon .

3. Click Command Line.

4. Click Start Session.

If you do not have Take Control installed, you will be prompted to download and install the Take Control Viewer.