Chrome Remote Desktop is a free tool from Google that allows you to connect to a remote computer over the internet. You can use it to access your computer remotely or to help others. Getting that important file or detail on your computer at the office or at home is easy.
While Chrome Remote Desktop is compatible with all major browsers, Google recommends using Chrome for the best experience. We’ll walk you through the steps involved in setting up and using Chrome Remote Desktop on a Windows 11 computer. So, let’s get straight to it.
How to download and set up Chrome Remote Desktop
To access your PC remotely, you need to first download and set up the Chrome Remote Desktop extension on your PC.
Here’s how you can go about it.
Step 1: Open Google Chrome on your PC and visit the Chrome Remote Desktop page.
Step 2: Click the download button under ‘Set up remote access.’
Step 3: This will open the Chrome Web Store. Click the ‘Add to Chrome’ button to add the Chrome Remote Desktop extension to your browser.
Step 4: Click the Add extension button to continue.
Step 5: Return to Chrome Remote Desktop page. Enter a suitable name for your computer and press the Next button.
Step 6: Set up a 6-digit security PIN and enter it twice to confirm. Then press Start.
After completing the above steps, your PC is set up for remote access.
How to use Chrome Remote Desktop Connect to your PC remotely
Once you have Chrome Remote Desktop set up on your computer, you can access it easily from any computer. Here’s what you’ll need to do.
Step 1: Open Google Chrome and visit the Chrome Remote Desktop page. Then sign in with your Google account if you’re not already signed in.
Step 2: Click on Access my computer.
Step 3: In the Remote Devices section, select the computer you want to access.
Step 4: Enter a 6-digit PIN to verify your identity.
And you are ready. Once connected, you will be able to access and interact with your PC remotely. Note that Chrome Remote Desktop cannot connect to a remote machine if it is offline or in sleep mode.
How to use the Chrome Remote Desktop session option
Chrome Remote Desktop offers several options that you can tweak. To access them, click the small arrow on the right side of the screen.
Full screen and scaling options
You can enable Full Screen mode, which allows you to interact with your PC via keyboard shortcuts. You can also change the scaling options.
Enable Clipboard Sync
You can enable clipboard synchronization if you want to copy-paste text and images between devices – the remote computer and the computer you are using to access it. To do so, click Start under Enable Clipboard Sync and allow the browser to access your clipboard.
Transfer files between computers
Chrome Remote Desktop also allows you to send files to a remote machine. In the File Transfer section, click the Upload File button and select the file you want to send to your computer.
Once the upload is complete, click on the Download file option and save your file on the server.
Likewise, if you want to get a file from the server, click on the Download file option and select the file you want. The file will then automatically be downloaded to the local computer.
End your remote session
When your work is done, click the Disconnect button to end the session.
How to use Chrome Remote Desktop to access someone else’s PC
You can also use Chrome Remote Desktop to access other people’s computers. This can be helpful if you want to support a family member or colleague. You will have to ask the other person to download the Chrome Remote Desktop web app on their PC and click the Generate Code button. The app will generate a 12-digit access code once.
Once you have the access token, visit the Chrome Remote Desktop page on your PC. Go to the Remote Assistance tab, enter the 12-digit access code and click Connect.
Once connected, you can access other people’s computers remotely. You can use the session options mentioned earlier to modify your session to your liking.
Remote connection
While there are several applications to connect to a remote PC, Chrome Remote Desktop is free, easy to use, and highly secure. Additionally, it is available on all major platforms, including Mac, Linux, and Chrome OS.
What creative ways have you used Chrome Remote Desktop? Let us know in the comments below.
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