> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/pd-ag/parallels-desktop-for-mac-enterprise-edition-features/single-application-mode.md).

# Single Application Mode

Single Application Mode is a special Parallels Desktop deployment option that allows you to largely obscure Parallels Desktop and Windows on a Mac, making Windows applications appear native to macOS. This mode is designed for system administrators who want Mac users in their organization to run one or more Windows applications while minimizing their interaction with Windows or Parallels Desktop.

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**Attention**: Combining Single Application Mode with [Single Sign-On (SSO)](/landing/pd-ag/parallels-desktop-for-mac-enterprise-edition-features/activating-using-a-corporate-account.md) requires Parallels Desktop for Mac version 26.1 or newer, and the respective version of the [deployment package](/landing/pd-ag/provisioning-and-activation-of-parallels-desktop/alternative-deployment-methods/alternative-mass-deployment-via-deployment-package/preparing-the-autodeploy-package/downloading-the-autodeploy-package.md).
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To make Parallels Desktop run in Single Application Mode, you need to deploy it on Mac computers via the [autodeploy package](/landing/pd-ag/provisioning-and-activation-of-parallels-desktop/alternative-deployment-methods/alternative-mass-deployment-via-deployment-package/preparing-the-autodeploy-package.md). This includes preparing the autodeploy package in a special way and then either deploying it on Mac computers using Mac management tools or running it manually on a Mac.

For more information about how to use the autodeploy package and how to deploy Parallels Desktop in Single Application Mode, please see the following pages:

* [**Mass deployment using Mac management tools**](/landing/pd-ag/provisioning-and-activation-of-parallels-desktop/alternative-deployment-methods/alternative-mass-deployment-via-deployment-package.md)
* [**Single application mode**](/landing/pd-ag/parallels-desktop-sam-guide/introduction.md)


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