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title: Desktop Client Release Notes
url: https://clevid.com/docs/candidates/release-notes
description: Version history and recent improvements for the Clevid Desktop Client.
category: candidates
categoryLabel: Candidates
subcategoryLabel: Candidate guides
updatedAt: May 2026
order: 9
---

Every official Clevid Desktop Client installer is signed for Windows and macOS so your operating system can verify its authenticity on launch.

## Current stable release: `v2.4.0` (May 2026)

| Platform | Installer File | Supported Systems |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Windows 10 / 11** | `Clevid-Client-Setup-2.4.0-x64.exe` | 64-bit Windows laptops & desktops |
| **macOS (Apple Silicon)** | `Clevid-Client-2.4.0-arm64.dmg` | M1, M2, M3, and M4 MacBooks & iMacs |
| **macOS (Intel)** | `Clevid-Client-2.4.0-x64.dmg` | Intel-based MacBooks & iMacs |

### What's new in `v2.4.0`

- **Offline Wi-Fi Resilience**: Video and answer progress now buffer locally during temporary Wi-Fi drops up to 15 minutes and finish syncing automatically before final submission.
- **Downloadable Session Receipt**: Added a clear session receipt at the end of every test showing exact start/stop times and confirmation that recording has ended.
- **Lower Battery & CPU Usage**: Reduced video encoding overhead by 38% so entry-level laptops stay cool during longer assessments.

## Previous releases

### `v2.3.2` (April 2026)

- Improved preflight guidance when a virtual camera app is selected instead of the built-in webcam.
- Fixed false focus warnings caused by Windows low-battery notifications.