# Downloads

Download the latest version of the applicable endpoint agent for devices in your infrastructure:

* For company-managed devices in a managed virtual or non-virtual infrastructure, use the Collector that applies to your operating system.
* For personal or self-managed employee devices connecting to a managed virtual infrastructure, use the VDI Client Extension.

## Compatibility <a href="#collectormanagement-compatibility" id="collectormanagement-compatibility"></a>

Refer to the [Compatibility matrices](https://docs.nexthink.com/platform/configuring_nexthink/before-you-begin/compatibility-matrices) documentation for more information.

## Permissions <a href="#collectormanagement-permissions" id="collectormanagement-permissions"></a>

You need administrative permissions to manage the Collector updates. Refer to the [Roles](https://docs.nexthink.com/platform/user-guide/administration/account-management/roles) documentation for more information.

## Downloading Collector and VDI Client Extension

Select the applicable artifact from the **Version** columns. You can verify your download with the SHA-256 hash available in the **Digital signature** columns.

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For Collector, the downloaded packages contain files with a default, generic configuration. Modify these files to create a custom configuration tailored to your organization's requirements.

The customization process varies depending on the operating system:

* For more information about the Collector installation requirements and process, refer to the [installing-collector](https://docs.nexthink.com/platform/configuring_nexthink/bringing-data-into-your-nexthink-instance/deploying-nexthink-in-non-vdi-environment/installing-collector "mention") documentation.
* To install the standalone VDI Client Extension, follow the installation procedure outlined in [installing-the-nexthink-vdi-client-extension](https://docs.nexthink.com/platform/configuring_nexthink/bringing-data-into-your-nexthink-instance/deploying-nexthink-in-vdi-environment/installing-the-nexthink-vdi-client-extension "mention").