Download 8x8 Work for Desktop

Download 8x8 Work for Desktop

System Requirements

  • Operating System
    • Windows 10 and newer
    • MacOS 11 Big Sur and newer
    • MacOS 10.15 Catalina is no longer supported starting with 8.20
  • Hardware Requirements
    • 1.6 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 64-bit (x64) processor; 32-bit (x86) not recommended
    • 4 gigabytes (GB) RAM (64-bit) recommended; minimum 2 GB RAM
    • 20 GB of available hard-disk space (64-bit)
  • Bandwidth
    • Minimum 1.5 Mbps down/up or better (broadband wired or wireless)
    • For HD video meetings minimum 2 Mbps

For a complete list of requirements, refer to the X Series Technical Requirements.

What's new in this release?

Various enhancements & fixes

  • Improved accessibility for screen readers in areas like Messaging and General.
  • Users can now seamlessly change their status without delays or partial updates.

Windows Users

8x8 provides two Work for Desktop packages for Windows. The two packages are fundamentally different, using different deployment and update mechanisms. 8x8 strongly recommends employing the EXE installer, as it ensures that users are easily able to enjoy the latest fixes, features, and security enhancements available in Work for Desktop.

EXE Version for Per-User Deployment (Recommended)

The EXE version allows users to self-install and upgrade without the need for central management, providing the best and most seamless user experience.

What to Consider

  • EXE version will be installed to %LOCALAPPDATA%.
  • Automatic updates are downloaded and installed for the user. (In previous versions, users were prompted to install the update.)
  • No need for maintenance — Work for Desktop will keep itself up-to-date and secure.
  • Work for Desktop will check for updates every time the user signs in or once every 24 hours. Users can also check for updates manually. The updates are downloaded in the background without user intervention.
  • If there is an update to be installed, Work for Desktop will apply the update automatically when the user signs into Work for Desktop. If the user has not installed an update three days after it was downloaded, they will see a Relaunch to Install banner. They can click the link and install the update.

MSI for Machine-Wide Installation (Only If Needed)

For companies that must strictly control software installs and updates, the Windows Installer file (MSI) package installs Work for Desktop machine-wide to the Program Files folder. By installing in the Program Files folder, it can be used by multiple users on one computer. See Manage 8x8 Work for Desktop Updates and Installations.

What to Consider

  • Single installation on a machine that multiple users that use the computer can leverage.
  • IT Admins are required to manually keep Work for Desktop up-to-date and secure.

macOS Users

Note: The Work for Desktop macOS app auto-update mechanism works only for users with admin privileges. Non-admin users will need to manually update Work for Desktop.

General Troubleshooting

Previous Versions of Work for Desktop

If for some reason you are unable to use the latest version of Work for Desktop, you can download the previous GA release here.

Documentation

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