Chrome Remote Desktop allows you to set up your computer
for secure remote access. This includes setting up your computer so that you
can access it later from another machine, for example, when you need to access
your home computer from your office computer. Or you can also use the app to
let a friend remotely access your computer temporarily, perfect for times when
you need help solving a computer problem.
The ability to give remote access to the technical expert
may help you to resolve technical issues with your computer much faster and
much more efficient. Troubleshooting customer issues, I know how it may be
misleading to give instructions over the phone, and how much time it takes to
reach the desirable goals.
All connections are fully secured, but the Chome browser
should be installed on both machines to enable direct dialog.
Chrome Remote Desktop is fully cross-platform. It provides remote assistance to Windows, Mac
and Linux users, accessing Windows (XP and above) and Mac (OS X 10.6 and above)
desktops at any time, all from the Chrome browser on virtually any device,
including Chromebooks.
Add the Chrome Remote Desktop app to Chrome
In order to start using the Chrome Remote Desktop app in
any of the applicable modes, you need to install it on every computer you want
to access remotely and every computer you'd like to connect from.
1. Visit the Chrome Remote
Desktop app page in the Chrome Web Store.
2. Click Add to Chrome
to install the app.
3. When the confirmation dialog
appears, click Add.
Once the app has been added, a new tab will open and the
app's icon will appear in the Apps section of the page. If you're using a
Chrome device, you can find the app in the apps list.
When you open Chrome Remote Desktop app for the first
time, you’ll be asked to authorize it to take the following actions:
* See your email address
* See your Chrome Remote
Desktop computers
* Receive and send chat
messages (this is how we get the two computers to “talk” to each other)
* Perform these actions while
you're not using the application (for when you want to access your own computer
remotely)
Enable Remote Access to your Computer
In order to use this
option, you will need to use a Google Account, you probably have
already. If you do not, it is good to sign for one anyway.
1. Open a new tab in Google Chrome.
2. Click the icon in the
Apps pane to open the Chrome Remote Desktop app.
3. If the Get Started
button appears in the "My Computers" box, click it to display remote
connection options.
4. Click Enable remote
connections.
4. Install the Chrome Remote
Host Service:
* Enter a PIN and re-type the PIN,
then click OK. Note that it should be of 6 digits, you will remember
easily.
* Click Yes to install
the Chrome Remote Host Service. The host service will be downloaded and
installed automatically.
* A confirmation box appears,
confirm the Google Account and enter the PIN again to continue.
* The computer you enabled shows
up under “My Computers”.
Access your Computer
You can access any remote connection enabled computers
with the same Google Account. Make sure the computer you’re accessing is
powered on and connected to the Internet. Chrome doesn’t need to be opened on
the remote computer.
1. Open a new tab in Google
Chrome.
2. Open the Chrome Remote
Desktop app.
3. If the Get Started
button appears in the "My Computers" box, click it to display remote
connection options.
4. You can see a list of remote
connection enabled computers.
5. Click the computer you’d
like to access.
6. Enter the PIN that you set
up for the computer.
7. Click Connect.
Share your Computer with Someone Else
1. Open a new tab in Chrome.
2. Open the Chrome Remote
Desktop app.
3. If the Get Started
button appears in the "Remote Assistance" box, click it to see Remote
Assistance options.
4. Click the Share
button.
5. A unique access code will be
generated for each sharing session. Send this code to the person you'd like to
share your computer with. For security reasons, we recommend reading this code
aloud to him or her.
6. Once your friend enters the
access code, the sharing session will begin and he or she will be able to see
your computer screen.
Access Computer that has been Shared with you
1. Open a new tab in Chrome. device.
Windows 8 users, you can only access a shared computer on the Desktop mode.
2. Open the Chrome Remote
Desktop app.
3. If the Get Started
button appears in the "Remote Assistance" box, click it to see Remote
Assistance options.
4. Click the Access
button.
5. Enter the access code
provided by your friend.
6. Click Connect.