MeshCentral
MeshCentral is a self-hosted web server for remote computer management. Install agents on Windows, Linux, macOS, or Android, and control everything via browser – remote desktop, terminal, file transfer. No device limits, no third-party services.
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Self-host remote desktop and computer management, unlimited devices, no cloud dependency.
Core Features
- Full remote desktop, terminal, and file management
- Supports Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android
- Two-factor authentication, WebRTC low-latency relay
- Built-in TCP port mapping (MeshRouter)
- Self-hosted, no cloud dependency, unlimited devices
What It Can't Do
- •Requires a server with a public IP or a tunnel (e.g., ngrok) for remote access; initial TLS setup (Let's Encrypt) may need technical knowledge; agents are not unattended by default – enable in settings.
Use Cases
- IT administrators manage company computers remotely
- Individuals control home/office PCs from anywhere
- Remote troubleshooting for family and friends
- Headless server management via terminal
Detailed Introduction
MeshCentral is a fully self-hosted, open-source computer management platform. You run a web server on your own infrastructure, then install a small agent on each computer you want to manage. Within minutes, all agents appear in a unified dashboard, giving you remote desktop, terminal, and file management capabilities. It supports Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android. Built-in features include two-factor authentication, WebRTC relay for low-latency connections, TCP port mapping via MeshRouter, and SNMP support. No third-party cloud dependency means unlimited devices, complete privacy, and full control. Compared to TeamViewer or AnyDesk, MeshCentral is free (Apache 2.0), does not impose device limits, and runs entirely on your network. However, it requires some technical knowledge to set up and maintain the server, including TLS certificates and reverse proxy configuration.
Troubleshooting & FAQ (2)
TroubleshootingHow to fix MeshCentral console 'printers' command error 'ReferenceError: identifier trimResults undefined'?
This is a known bug in MeshCentral v1.2.0 (and possibly earlier). To resolve immediately: 1) If using Docker, change your image tag to 'master' (e.g., docker pull meshcentral/meshcentral:master) for a nightly build containing the fix. 2) Manually apply the patch from commit acc57b4c8778a5050635c80674654c011fe6be30 to your meshcore.js file and restart MeshCentral. The fix adds the missing trimResults function. The issue is confirmed resolved in the master branch and will be included in the next official release.
TroubleshootingHow to uninstall software in MeshCentral when the Modern UI uninstall button doesn't work?
This is a known bug in MeshCentral v1.2.0 (issue #7859) where the uninstall function in the Modern UI (siteStyle 3) software tab fails. Workaround: Switch to Classic UI. Either change 'siteStyle' to 1 or 2 in config.json, or use the UI style toggle if available. The uninstall should then work as expected from the device's Software tab.
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Step 1: Install Node.js on your server, then run 'npm install meshcentral'
Step 2: Start the server with 'node node_modules/meshcentral' (default port 443)
Step 3: Visit https://your-server-ip in browser, create admin account
- Step 1: Install Node.js on your server, then run 'npm install meshcentral'
- Step 2: Start the server with 'node node_modules/meshcentral' (default port 443)
- Step 3: Visit https://your-server-ip in browser, create admin account
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To uninstall the server, stop the process and delete the installation folder. To uninstall an agent, use the system control panel (Windows) or run the provided uninstall script (Linux).
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