Access another computer with Chrome Remote Desktop
You can use a computer or mobile device to access files and applications on another computer over the Internet with Chrome Remote Desktop.
Chrome Remote Desktop is available on the web on your computer. You will need to download the Chrome Remote Desktop app to use your mobile device for remote access.
Set up remote access to your computer
You can set up remote access to your Mac, Windows, or Linux computer.
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- In the address bar, enter remotedesktop.google.com/access.
- Under Set up Remote Access, click Download
.
- Follow the onscreen directions to download and install Chrome Remote Desktop.
You may have to enter your computer password to give Chrome Remote Desktop access. You may also be prompted to change security settings in Preferences.
Learn more about how to use Chrome Remote Desktop on Linux.
To use Chrome Remote Desktop on your Chromebook, learn how to share your computer with someone else.
Share your computer with someone else
You can give others remote access to your computer. Theyll have full access to your apps, files, emails, documents and history.
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- In the address bar at the top, enter remotedesktop.google.com/support, and press Enter.
- Under Get Support, click Download
.
- Follow the onscreen directions to download and install Chrome Remote Desktop.
- Under Get Support, select Generate Code.
- Copy the code and send to the person you want to have access to your computer.
- When that person enters your access code on the site, you will see a dialog with their e-mail address. Select Share to allow them full access to your computer.
- To end a sharing session, click Stop Sharing.
The access code will only work one time. If you are sharing your computer, you will be asked to confirm that you want to continue to share your computer every 30 minutes.
Access a computer remotely
Important: Make sure you're using the latest version of the Chrome Remote Desktop app.
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Chrome Remote Desktop app
. If you dont have it, download it from iTunes.
- Tap the computer you want to access from the list. If a computer is dimmed, its offline or unavailable.
- You can control the computer in two different modes. To switch between modes, on the bottom right, tap More
.
- To do actions with a virtual mouse pointer, tap Trackpad mode
.
- To do actions with taps, tap Touch mode
.
For your security, all remote desktop sessions are fully encrypted.
Use gestures while using a computer remotely
You can use gestures while remotely accessing a computer.
- Scroll up or down: Swipe with two fingers.
- Click and drag: Tap and hold then drag with a finger.
- Zoom: Pinch and stretch with two fingers.
- Show menu: Tap the screen with four fingers.
- Move the mouse: Swipe anywhere on the screen [only in Trackpad mode].
- Left click: Tap the screen.
- Right click: Tap the screen with two fingers [only in Trackpad mode].
- Middle click: Tap the screen with three fingers [only in Trackpad mode].
Remove a computer from your list
If you want to edit your list of computers, sign in on any computer on your list and visit remotedesktop.google.com/access on Chrome.
Troubleshooting tips
If you're still having problems, try these tips:
- If the page won't open, check your iPhones or iPads connection.
- If the computer being accessed is on a work or school network, it might not let you give others access. For more information, contact your administrator.
- Make sure you're using the latest version of the Chrome Remote Desktop App
.
If you have any other issues, please report them in the Chrome Help Forum.
Improve Chrome Remote Desktop
To learn how to improve Chrome Remote Desktop, Google collects and stores some anonymized data about network delays and how long your session lasted.
To learn more about Chrome Remote Desktop, view our Chrome Privacy Notice and Google Privacy Policy. iPhone & iPad AndroidComputer More