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title: "MacOS 11 (Big Sur) Compatibility Change for 8x8 Work Desktop Version 8.30"
slug: "macos-11-big-sur-compatibility-change-for-8x8-work-desktop-version-8-30"
updated: 2026-05-19T11:54:07Z
published: 2026-05-21T21:27:46Z
canonical: "help.8x8.com/macos-11-big-sur-compatibility-change-for-8x8-work-desktop-version-8-30"
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# MacOS 11 (Big Sur) Compatibility Change for 8x8 Work Desktop Version 8.30

## Question

Is MacOS 11 (Big Sur) compatible with 8x8 Work for Desktop?

## Applies To

- 8x8 Work for Desktop
- MacOS 11

## Answer

With the scheduled release of 8x8 Work Desktop version 8.30, which will occur **after January 13, 2026**, support for **MacOS 11 (Big Sur) will be discontinued**.

We strongly recommend upgrading all affected systems to **MacOS 12 (Monterey) or a later version** to ensure continued use of the 8x8 Work Desktop application.

## Temporary Alternatives

If you require additional time to complete your MacOS upgrades, you have two temporary options:

1. **Prevent Automatic Update:** You can temporarily disable the automatic update to version 8.30 by enabling the profile policy: ‘[Disable 8x8 Work app auto-update](/documentation/docs/review-profile-policy)' while your users are on version 8.29 or older.
  - This will allow users to remain on version 8.29 (or older) until you are ready to upgrade their operating systems.
  - **Please note:** Version 8.29 will reach [End-of-Life](/support/docs/8x8-work-for-desktop-version-end-of-life-policy) (EOL) six months after its General Availability (GA) date, after which it will no longer be supported and may cease to function as expected.
2. **Use the Web Application:** Your users can access the web-based application at [work.8x8.com](http://work-alpha.8x8.com).