Magic Desktop
Zero Trust Remote Access — Outbound Architecture
The relay server can't authorize access to your machines. Ever. Agent-side TOTP validation means even a fully compromised relay cannot grant session access.
Zero Trust Remote Access — Outbound Architecture
The relay server can't authorize access to your machines. Ever. Agent-side TOTP validation means even a fully compromised relay cannot grant session access.
The architectural advantages that traditional solutions can't match
Agent connects outbound to relay. No listening ports. Invisible to port scanners and Shodan. Eliminates the attack surface that makes RDP (3389) and VNC (5900) primary ransomware entry points.
TOTP secrets never leave the Windows machine. Relay forwards authentication codes but cannot validate them. A compromised relay cannot grant session access — architecturally impossible.
No VPN. No port forwarding. No firewall rules. Agent runs as a system tray app under a standard user account. Just connect outbound and you're done.
Web password (Layer 1) → Agent key (Layer 2) → TOTP code validated on endpoint (Layer 3). Mandatory multi-factor at every connection. Not optional.
TLS/SSL encryption, certificate-based authentication, PBKDF2 password hashing with 100,000 iterations, and secure settings storage.
Complete mouse and keyboard control with support for special keys (Windows key, Alt+Tab, Ctrl+Alt+Del) and cursor synchronization.
Dual-pane file transfer interface. Browse remote directories, upload and download files, with progress tracking for large transfers.
Adjustable JPEG quality (50-95%) and frame rate (5-30 FPS). Balance between visual quality and bandwidth usage.
Access your desktop from any modern web browser. No software installation required on client machines.
Optional TOTP-based 2FA for web access. Integrates with Google Authenticator and other TOTP apps.
Comprehensive Windows Event Log integration with file-based logging. Track connections, authentication, and system events.
Lightweight Windows agent runs in system tray with color-coded status indicators and balloon notifications.
How Magic Desktop compares to TeamViewer, ConnectWise, RDP, and VNC
Zero port exposure. RDP port 3389 is one of the top-scanned ports globally. VNC transmits in cleartext by default. Magic Desktop has no listening ports — invisible to Shodan and port scanners.
Agent-side authorization. TeamViewer routes through proprietary cloud where authentication happens. Magic Desktop validates TOTP on the endpoint — relay compromise doesn't grant access.
No authentication bypass risk. ConnectWise CVE-2024-1709 (CVSS 10.0) allowed unauthenticated admin takeover. Magic Desktop's outbound model eliminates the exposed web interface attack surface.
Not optional. TOTP required at every connection. RDP needs third-party gateways for MFA. TeamViewer and ConnectWise make it optional. Magic Desktop makes it mandatory.
No black box. TeamViewer, RDP, and ConnectWise are closed source. Magic Desktop source is retained by 2K Designs LLC. Reproducible builds, dependency audits, SHA-256 checksums.
CurrentUser encryption. TOTP secrets encrypted with Windows DPAPI. Cannot be extracted by copying config files or offline disk access. VNC stores passwords in plaintext.
Full-featured desktop application for Windows with optimized performance, file transfer, and complete keyboard support including special key combinations.
Browser-based viewer accessible from any device with modern web browser. Perfect for accessing from mobile devices, tablets, or any computer without installing software.
Secure remote support and server management. Event logging, certificate management, and encrypted settings storage.
Access your office computer from home with full functionality. Work as if you're sitting at your desk.
Access development environments remotely. Full keyboard support for coding, debugging, and development tasks.
Deploy across your organization with relay server support for centralized management and authentication.
Enable students and faculty to access lab computers remotely for coursework and research.
Provide remote technical support with full control capabilities and file transfer for troubleshooting.
All communication encrypted with industry-standard TLS/SSL protocols. Self-signed certificates or your own PKI.
Passwords protected with 100,000 iterations of PBKDF2. Never stored in plain text.
X.509 certificate-based authentication prevents man-in-the-middle attacks.
Optional TOTP-based 2FA for web access adds extra layer of security.
Complete audit trail in Windows Event Log and file logs. Track all access and authentication attempts.
Settings and credentials encrypted at rest using Windows Data Protection API (DPAPI).
Deploy Magic Desktop your way
Point-to-point connections between client and agent. Perfect for home users or small teams.
Centralized relay server for managing multiple agents. Web-based access with authentication and 2FA.
Custom deployment with Active Directory integration, SSO, and corporate PKI infrastructure.
Join organizations using Magic Desktop for secure, fast, and reliable remote desktop access. Enterprise-grade security meets consumer-friendly simplicity.
Custom deployment and enterprise licensing available