Okta Privileged Access (formerly ScaleFT) provides secure, just-in-time access to servers and IT infrastructure through SSH, RDP, and other remote protocols, replacing shared accounts and static credentials.
Publisher’s description
What is ScaleFT?
ScaleFT is a proprietary remote desktop program for Windows from ScaleFT.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. The main installer is 57.4 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.116.3, released on October 22, 2026. 7 versions are listed since July 16, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: ScaleFT is a remote desktop tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ScaleFT safe to download?
- The file is served by dist.scaleft.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
486C93E02E775C8D9B891A990A5E710FA90884C7B2F82A44D368DB566DFA118D· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 24, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 7 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.116.3Latest | October 22, 2026 | 57.4 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.115.0 | September 30, 2026 | 59.9 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.114.0 | September 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.113.0 | September 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.112.0 | August 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.111.1 | August 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.109.0 | July 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Okta.ScaleFT -emsiexec /i ScaleFT-1.116.3.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {CB0940E0-7B0D-4795-BCB1-9BA626483537} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- ScaleFT
- Category
- Remote desktop
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.116.3
- Released
- October 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 19, 2026
- Versions listed
- 7
- Website
- help.okta.com
- winget ID
- Okta.ScaleFT
- MSI product code
- {CB0940E0-7B0D-4795-BCB1-9BA626483537}
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
Alternatives to ScaleFT
See all ›-
Proprietary50.5M ↓ -
Open source521.6K ↓ -
Open source74.6K ↓ -
Other licence399.1K ↓ -
Open source51.1K ↓ -
Open source28.6K ↓ -
Open source1.3M ↓ -
Proprietary289.5K ↓
Frequently asked questions
Is ScaleFT free?
ScaleFT is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is ScaleFT safe to download?
The download comes from dist.scaleft.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install ScaleFT with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can ScaleFT be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does ScaleFT run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of ScaleFT?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 16, 2026.
What are alternatives to ScaleFT?
TeamViewer, UltraVNC, TigerVNC, Terminals and NETworkManager. The alternatives page compares them.
