System Requirements

Minimum requirements for running the MaxRMM agent on Windows endpoints.

Operating System

OS Supported Versions Architecture
Windows 10 1809 and later (all editions) x64
Windows 11 All versions x64
Windows Server 2016 All editions x64
Windows Server 2019 All editions x64
Windows Server 2022 All editions x64
Windows Server 2025 All editions x64

Note: 32-bit (x86) Windows is not supported. ARM64 devices (e.g., Surface Pro X with Windows on ARM) are not currently supported.

Runtime Dependencies

Dependency Minimum Version Notes
.NET Framework 4.8 or later Pre-installed on Windows 10 1903+. Check with reg query "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\NET Framework Setup\NDP\v4\Full" /v Release
PowerShell 5.1 or later Pre-installed on Windows 10+. Required for script execution and patch management.

Hardware

The MaxRMM agent is lightweight and has minimal hardware impact:

Resource Requirement
RAM ~15-25 MB typical working set
Disk ~20 MB installed size + up to 50 MB for logs
CPU Negligible — telemetry collection runs on a timer (default: every 60 seconds)

Network Requirements

The agent communicates with MaxRMM cloud services over HTTPS and secure WebSockets. The following outbound connections must be allowed:

Destination Port Protocol Purpose
agents.maxrmm.com 443 WSS (WebSocket over TLS) Primary agent-to-server communication: telemetry, commands, real-time updates
api.maxrmm.com 443 HTTPS Agent registration and key validation
releases.maxrmm.com 443 HTTPS Agent binary downloads and auto-updates

Firewall note: Only outbound port 443 is required. The agent does not listen on any inbound ports. If your network uses a proxy, configure the system proxy in Windows — the agent respects system proxy settings.

Antivirus Exclusions

Most antivirus products will not flag the MaxRMM agent. However, if your AV or EDR solution blocks the agent, add these exclusions:

  • Process: C:\Program Files\MaxRMM\maxrmm-agent.exe
  • Folder: C:\Program Files\MaxRMM\
  • Service: MaxRMM Agent

Browser Requirements (Dashboard)

The MaxRMM dashboard is a web application that runs in your browser. Supported browsers:

  • Google Chrome 90+
  • Microsoft Edge 90+
  • Mozilla Firefox 90+
  • Safari 15+ (macOS)