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Windows remote desktop

Free Windows remote desktop that holds the relay for you.

RelayHold gives you instant, encrypted control of any Windows machine — routed entirely through RelayHold's own relay.

⬇️ Download RelayHold v1.5.0 Why RelayHold?
🔒 End-to-end encrypted
sessions by default
💻 Windows 10/11
& Server 2016+
RelayHold v1.5.0 — Remote Session
RelayHold remote desktop session window showing an encrypted, low-latency connection to a Windows machine
Built to protect you, not track you

Built for the way you connect.

Every feature is tuned for fleet operators, admins, and people who just need their machines to work — from anywhere.

RelayHold remote session: the remote screen with a floating toolbar and a live latency, frame rate and codec readout
Remote control

Full desktop control, feels local

Keyboard, mouse, multiple monitors, and shared clipboard. Sessions are end-to-end encrypted from the first handshake and tuned for low latency.

RelayHold home screen: the remote ID field, saved devices, and this machine's own ID and one-time password
Connect

Device ID + one-time password

Every machine gets a unique ID. Connect in seconds — no manual configuration.

Dual-pane file transfer manager with progress indicator
File transfer

Built-in file manager

Browse remote directories and move files between machines at full speed, inside the session.

RelayHold web portal listing the device fleet with live online status
Fleet management

Admin portal & address book sync

A web console for device inventory, online status, and access management — backed by RelayHold's own API server.

In-session

Chat & voice

Talk to the person at the remote machine without leaving the session. Text and voice are built right in.

Stack

Rust-powered

Built in Rust for memory safety and speed, with a Flutter desktop UI. No telemetry, no device limits.

Why switch

RelayHold vs. the alternatives.

See how RelayHold compares to TeamViewer, AnyDesk, and other remote desktop tools.

Feature RelayHold TeamViewer AnyDesk
Dedicated relay✅ Yes❌ No🟡 Paid add-on
End-to-end encrypted✅ Yes✅ Yes✅ Yes
Free for commercial use✅ Yes❌ Paid❌ Paid
Device limits✅ None🟡 Limited🟡 Limited
File transfer✅ Built-in✅ Yes✅ Yes
No telemetry✅ Yes❌ No❌ No
Address book sync✅ Included✅ Cloud✅ Cloud
Download

Get RelayHold.

One installer, ready to run — no manual server setup needed.

RelayHold for Windows

  • Built-in file transfer and file manager between machines
  • Connect with a device ID and one-time password
  • End-to-end encrypted sessions
  • In-session chat and voice
⬇️ Download RelayHold ≈ 25 MB · Windows 10/11 and Server 2016+ · v1.5.0
How it works

Connected in three steps.

Install the client

Install RelayHold on the machines you want to reach. RelayHold registers itself and starts listening right away.

Identify the machine

Every device gets a unique ID and one-time password, bound to your relay server. Nothing to configure manually.

Take control

Enter the ID from any RelayHold client and you're driving the remote desktop — screen, files, and all.

Early feedback

What testers are saying.

“Set it up on twelve machines in an afternoon. No license servers, no device limits, no popups asking me to upgrade.”

👤 IT admin
managed fleet, 12 machines

“Knowing every session goes through our own relay and nothing else was the whole reason we switched.”

🛠️ Systems engineer
infrastructure

“It just works. Device ID, password, done. File transfer inside the session is faster than our old tool's dedicated mode.”

💻 Remote worker
daily driver, 2 machines
Questions

Frequently asked questions.

Is RelayHold really free?

Yes. RelayHold is free to download and use. No credit card or payment is required.

Why does my antivirus flag the installer?

Some security tools flag new or uncommon installers by reputation, not because of actual malware. The MSI installer is signed, and you can verify the download with the SHA-256 hash shown on the download page.

Do I need to set up a server?

No. RelayHold comes pre-configured to connect through the RelayHold relay server. Just install the client and it works out of the box.

Is my data safe?

Sessions are end-to-end encrypted between the client and the host. Screen content, keyboard input, file transfers, and clipboard data are never readable by the relay server.

What platforms does RelayHold support?

RelayHold currently targets Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2016 and later. Support for additional platforms is on the roadmap.

How is RelayHold different from TeamViewer or AnyDesk?

RelayHold runs its own relay instead of a shared public cloud, and has no subscription tiers, no device limits, and no telemetry.

Ready to hold the relay?

Grab the installer and take your first session in under a minute.

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