# IPBan (open-source remote desktop app)

> IPBan is a free, open-source remote desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Since 2011, IPBan is the worlds most trusted, free security software to block hackers and botnets. It has 2,209 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license.

Please note that for IPBan Pro, you can find install instructions at These install instructions here on github are for the free IPBan version.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/DigitalRuby/IPBan |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 2,209 |
| License | MIT (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | C# |
| Website | https://ipban.com/upgrade-to-ipban-pro/ |
| Official | no |
| Category | Remote desktop & access |
| Latest release | 4.1.0 (Jun 16, 2026) |
| Last commit | Jul 8, 2026 |

## Install

Download a build for your system from the project's releases (https://github.com/DigitalRuby/IPBan/releases) or website, or build it from source by following the README.

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