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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.

1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. In the address bar, enter remotedesktop.google.com/access.
3. Under “Set up Remote Access,” click Download . 
4. 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. They’ll have full access to your apps, files, emails, documents and history.

1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. In the address bar at the top, enter remotedesktop.google.com/support, and press Enter.
3. Under “Get Support, “ click Download .
4. Follow the onscreen directions to download and install Chrome Remote Desktop.
5. Under “Get Support,” select Generate Code.  
6. Copy the code and send to the person you want to have access to your computer.
7. 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.
8. 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.

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome Remote Desktop app . If you don’t have it, download it from Google Play.
2. Tap the computer you want to access from the list. If a computer is dimmed, it’s offline or unavailable.
3. You can control the computer in two different modes. To switch between modes, tap the icon in the toolbar.
   • 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

• Scroll up or down: Swipe with two fingers.
• Click and drag: Drag with a finger.
• Zoom: Pinch and stretch with two fingers.
• Show keyboard: Swipe up with three fingers.
• Show the toolbar app: Swipe down with three 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

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome Remote Desktop app .
2. Touch and hold the computer you want to remove.
3. Tap Delete.
4. Tap Ok.

Troubleshooting tips

If you're having problems, try these tips:

• If the page won't open, check your device’s 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, 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.

Use Remote Desktop on your Windows, Android, or iOS device to connect to a Windows 10 PC from afar. Here's how to set up your PC to allow remote connections and then connect to the PC you set up.

1. Set up the PC you want to connect to so it allows remote connections:

   • Make sure you have Windows 11 Pro. To check this, select Start  , and open Settings  . Then, under System , select About , and under Windows specifications, look for Edition. For info on how to get Windows 11 Pro, go to Upgrade Windows Home to Windows Pro.

   • When you're ready, select Start  , and open Settings  . Then, under System , select Remote Desktop, set Remote Desktop to On, and then select Confirm.

   • Make note of the name of this PC under PC name. You'll need this later.

2. Use Remote Desktop to connect to the PC you set up:

   • On your local Windows PC: In the search box on the taskbar, type Remote Desktop Connection, and then select Remote Desktop Connection. In Remote Desktop Connection, type the name of the PC you want to connect to [from Step 1], and then select Connect.

   • On your Windows, Android, or iOS device: Open the Remote Desktop app [available for free from Microsoft Store, Google Play, and the Mac App Store], and add the name of the PC that you want to connect to [from Step 1].  Select the remote PC name that you added, and then wait for the connection to complete.

1. Set up the PC you want to connect to so it allows remote connections:

   • Make sure you have Windows 10 Pro. To check this, go to Start  > Settings  > System > About and look for Edition. For info on how to get Windows 10 Pro, go to Upgrade Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro.

   • When you're ready, select Start > Settings  > System > Remote Desktop, and turn on Enable Remote Desktop.

   • Make note of the name of this PC under How to connect to this PC. You'll need this later.

2. Use Remote Desktop to connect to the PC you set up:

   • On your local Windows PC: In the search box on the taskbar, type Remote Desktop Connection, and then select Remote Desktop Connection. In Remote Desktop Connection, type the name of the PC you want to connect to [from Step 1], and then select Connect.

   • On your Windows, Android, or iOS device: Open the Remote Desktop app [available for free from Microsoft Store, Google Play, and the Mac App Store], and add the name of the PC that you want to connect to [from Step 1].  Select the remote PC name that you added, and then wait for the connection to complete.

Enable Remote Desktop