iOS & .NET MAUI development
Introduction
Section titled “Introduction”Your instance is a full, dedicated macOS machine with admin rights, so the standard Apple and cross-platform mobile toolchains work exactly as they would on a Mac on your desk — including Visual Studio 2022 “Pair to Mac” and .NET MAUI for iOS, driven from a Windows PC.
What you get
Section titled “What you get”- Xcode pre-installed (latest version) — manage/switch versions with
xcodes. - The iOS Simulator runs in the macOS desktop you reach over VNC / Screen Sharing.
- SSH (port
22) for Pair to Mac, remote builds and automation. - Full admin to install the .NET SDK and MAUI / iOS workloads.
- Full Keychain access for your Apple signing certificates.
iOS & .NET MAUI — your questions
Do these development features work on My Remote Mac?
Yes. It is a full, dedicated macOS machine with administrator access, so the complete Apple and .NET toolchains run normally — nothing is locked down.
Can I use the iOS Simulator with a graphical interface?
Yes. Connect over VNC / Screen Sharing and run the iOS Simulator inside Xcode just like on a local Mac. See Connection overview.
Does Visual Studio 2022 "Pair to Mac" over SSH work?
Yes. Visual Studio 2022 on Windows pairs to the Mac over SSH (port
22, using your-username@YOUR-IP) to build, sign and deploy iOS apps.Does the Remote iOS Simulator for Windows work?
Yes. Once Visual Studio is paired to the Mac, the Remote iOS Simulator for Windows streams the simulator to your Windows machine.
Is the full Xcode already installed?
Yes. The latest Xcode comes pre-installed. You can also install and switch between versions with
xcodes. See Installing apps & tools.Can I install the .NET SDK and MAUI / iOS workloads?
Yes. With full admin you can install the .NET SDK and run
dotnet workload install maui ios (and others) without restriction.Do I have Keychain access for the Apple Distribution certificate?
Yes. You have full Keychain access to import and use your Apple Distribution certificate. For CI, a dedicated build keychain is recommended — see Xcode builds & code signing.
Can I use the iPhone simulator over remote access / VNC?
Yes. The iPhone simulator runs in the macOS desktop you access over VNC / Screen Sharing.