Remote macOS computer disconnects after shutdown

Last updated on Sep 20, 2022

Problem

The remote macOS computer disconnects after shutdown.

Cause

This issue is associated with the default behavior of Apple macOS. Following a shutdown of the remote computer, macOS will immediately close all running applications, which includes the SetMe temporary client application.

Affected operating systems:

  • macOS Mojave 10.14
  • macOS Catalina 10.15
  • macOS Big Sur 11
  • macOS Monterey 12