Chrome Remote Desktop tutorial, with demos using Remote Access and Remote Support to connect over the Internet to computers running Windows, Linux and Chrome OS Flex, including access from an Android device.
The Chrome Remote Desktop website is at: https://remotedesktop.google.com/
Note that on your very first access, the website will look different to that shown in the video. But just click on any of the 'Access my Computer' or 'Share my Screen' buttons, and you will end up on the control screen shown throughout the video. And once you have arrived on this page, this is where the above web address will always take you.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:05 Access & Support
02:11 Remote Access
07:06 Remote Support
10:20 App Access
11:34 The Microsoft Alternative
12:39 Security
14:28 Wrap
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struggling to install this in rocky linux 8. please guide as .deb file does not open
@apnabazar-w9m Says:
i am not able to make this work behind my asus router it works with my comcast router i have tired turnign off firewall on the asus router no avial
@Castropc Says:
Very interesting. Could this be used to control an Android tablet with a windows laptop?
@IndellableHatesHandles Says:
High-end laptops are now basically obsolete unless you're gaming. Just setup a dedicated box in your basement with whatever specs you need and install this on it. Pretty incredible if you ask me
@greob Says:
Let's just ditch out Gogol once and for all, they are not our friends!
@mihailvormittag6211 Says:
👍
@gabrielbravo2829 Says:
3:50 what happens when the generate code button does not appear. like what do i do in that situation
@StandUpManuel Says:
Great
I just found that Windows 10 have another option alongside with remote desktop, call Quick assist , came with Windows 10 , but as you well told it's just windows-windows
@hasansalim1868 Says:
Just in time. I genuinely needed this feature to access my information scattered among many windows and Linux machines from one place (my laptop). Thanks.
@jmemusic Says:
Let's say that you want to do Remote Support in a Windows PC that is running a session with a user that doesn't have admin rights. The second PC, the one giving support, is also a Windows PC. Will Google Remote Desktop allow you to run applications as Administrator? Some remote deskop programs will block the UAC (Window asking for admin credentials) and instead the person giving support will see a black screen.
@tahersadeghi6773 Says:
Jolly good videos. Thank you.
@josephweinstein795 Says:
Very informative...we recently upgraded our work Mac to Version 12.6.1 MacOS Monterey....and now I cannot Remote Access my PC or Samsung to the Mac. Remote Support works...and I can even view my PC via the Remote Access...but I cant view my Mac desktop via my PC....Any thoughts on this??? TIA
@paulgarcia749 Says:
Thanks!
@paulgarcia749 Says:
Great video. I'm been using this for a few years now at the company I work at. It's free and secure.
@niero99 Says:
I had a serious problem where installing Chrome Remote Desktop on Linux (Mint 21) external (usb) drives would not mount anymore. Solved by uninstalling Chrome Remote Desktop.
@mileshunter3280 Says:
Classic EC video: I thought I knew all about this going in... Turns out I learned several useful things. Never knew they had it on Android!
@nasug777 Says:
I too switched to RustDesk for my clients and family, been running my own relay server as an extra measure of security for $5 on Digital Ocean. It has been running for four months and has never missed a lick!
@-mhayes86 Says:
I was introduced to this at my current job as a means to remote into my work computer without having to lug it around whenever I commute in. It works well enough and has been quite convenient in that regard! Unless I missed it, a nice feature that I'd suggest that's not set by default is "Curtain Mode".
At least with Windows, Google provides registry keys that can be added so the remote computer only displays the lock screen when remoting into it. It gives me some peace of mind not worrying about someone staring at my screen without my knowledge while working from home.
@-COBRA Says:
I wonder what data is then send to Google.
@hollowaykeanho Says:
Wait a second, I thought this product was killed back in 2016 (under Google Chrome App)? It's interesting that it is still around. Thanks for the rediscovery.
@hungryhippo6970 Says:
Greetings, here I am again. Happy new year Chris!!!
@qg786 Says:
Big thanks Chris. I'm using it to access my main PC with my laptop and commenting using Chrome remote desktop! ☺👍
@DavidPirouet Says:
I I have an ASUS Chromebook it temporarily was able to become a Linux machine they took that capability away but now using this I may be able to get the Chromebook to understand Linux commands and be convertible if the book used as a Linux as it's connection it couldn't understand the installation packages but the Linux machine would be able to open up for it and then it can be converted that's my theory I'm going to do it right now 👍
@dang48 Says:
Pretty wild and this can be a big help especially when you have an elderly family member who needs help with their computer.
Hoping you had a Merry Christmas and all the best in 2023.
@psychorabbitt Says:
Back when I was still raiding in World of Warcraft, I would use Chrome Remote Desktop to access my home computer from work and log into WoW in the early days of each expansion. That way, by the time I got home, I would already be in the game without having to sit and wait through a login queue.
@torafuma Says:
Talk about being in the right place at the right time! This video convinced me to finally stop using TeamViewer on all of my remote PC's. Chrome Remote Desktop seems to be WAY easier, and the sessions do not crash every 5 min, and then present a nagging error screen about purchasing a license! Way to go Google!
@kelviskelvis7140 Says:
Nice one Chris.
@joeg3950 Says:
Thank you for the video. I like CRD over MS RD. At times, I run CRD only when necessary and disable it when not needed. However, I like CRD for my personal use. Happy New Year!
@chriholt Says:
I have used Chrome Remote Desktop with great success personally as well as some clients - one who was using a *Chromebook* at home and needed to access a Windows machine at the office. Everyone else had PCs or Macs at home, so they could use Microsoft Remote Desktop. It worked great!
@MattBlue Says:
Just a tip to the Linux users trying it: Be sure to make a system snapshot before trying it. When I tried, the installation of the remote access app somehow screwed my OS installation (LM21). I was not able to mount external drive afterwards, so I had to revert to before installation. The remote access from Linux to Windows worked, though. Might be something I did in connection to the install, but anyhow, be careful. I also had problems using OpenVNC, so maybe it is something in my particular network installation.
@replikvltyoutube3727 Says:
Works with android phone?
@davidwt Says:
Over a LAN, MS Remote Desktop is much easier, even with Linux computers, using xrdp. I use it for remoting to my Raspberry Pi's.
@BeOurBee Says:
That's amazing! I have that same one-time code on my luggage!
@SISSYPUSS Says:
This is a great video for new--starters! We have been using Microsoft for client support for years, we need something users will install without much kickback. :P There's so much misplaced mistrust around..concerning different entities. Thanks Chris, and Happy Holidays!
@Praxibetel-Ix Says:
Another scammer impersonating Chris on the loose! This time, they're trying to get people to text a phone number all the way in Virginia FOR ASSISTANCE 😇🤑😊 on relieving themselves of some money. Be careful, everyone!
@Gary_UK Says:
Thanks. Microsoft 'Quick Assist' is also worth a look :) Built in and free for W10/11, I've used it a lot since the pandemic.
@gonefilming2020 Says:
Seasons greetings, Chris! 🙂
I have never been a Google fan, nor do I trust any sensitive data - without encryption - to Google services. After TeamViewer altered their licensing policy, I have implemented RustDesk for remote support and never looked back. I promote open source whenever possible and run Windows 10 & 11 only in a virtual environment if absolutely neccessary.
@paaao Says:
I feel like I learned of chrome's remote browser extension from this channel, and it became hands down the best remote login software I've ever used! I once remoted into my home windows PC from a Linux netbook and all of a sudden music started coming out of my Linux netbook. Took me a second to realize that I had left a YouTube music tab open on the remote PC playing. Now, this blew my mind. Not only was I accessing my windows PC, but automatically the sound was piped over the connection to my Linux netbook flawlessly!
Not to mention you can use an android tablet to access a Linux gui or a MAC laptop, and whatever else you need to do to get out of a jam. Nothing self hosted even comes close to the ease of chrome remote desktop. Nothing.
@ypat90 Says:
Thanks!
@ExplainingComputers Says:
From about 11:35 in the video, I compare Chrome Remote Desktop with Microsoft Remote Desktop, and state that the latter is only available for Windows. Several people in the comments here have questioned this, stating that they use it in Linux. So I want to clear up any confusion.
The key thing is to distinguish remote access software from the communications protocol it may use. And in this context, Microsoft Remote Desktop is a piece of remote access software that uses a communications standard called the remote desktop protocol (or RDP). And the former software is most certainly only available for Windows.
However, there are other remote access applications that use RDP, such as xrdp, which can be installed in Linux. So, as some have noted here, it is certainly possible to -- for example -- install and use the xrdp application in Linux, and to communicate with a Windows machine running the Microsoft Remote Desktop application, with communication facilitated by RDP. In this sense it is possible to use Microsoft Remote Desktop to access a Linux system -- but only by installing a complete different software application at the Linux end! End-to-end remote access from a Windows or a Linux system (or vice versa) is not possible using only the Microsoft Remote Desktop software, as no Linux version is available of this specific package.
:)
@ronm6585 Says:
Thank you.
@steveshute8359 Says:
Excellecent video but I would have liked to see more comparisons with other popular options like RealVNC, TeamViewer and TightVNC, perhaps that's a topic for another video? I used to use TeamViewer to remotely support my Dad but they didn't like me doing that, blocked me and ignored my emails! I think I'll stick to TightVNC as these days I only need local network remote access so see no reason to further empower Google. TightVNC is free, simple and allows Window to Linux but pleasingly not Apple's iOS.
@AdamReakesHerdMentality Says:
Hi Chris, at 12:34, you state that "Microsoft Remote Desktop only allows access to a Windows PC". Did you mean to state this? I use RDP every day to log into my Raspberry Pis. It works flawlessly.
@sprint955st Says:
Allow Google any kind of access to my PC? I’d rather chew glass
@temyraverdana6421 Says:
Well, It's seems a very interesting solution to remote support
@Steveshell-oc7mr Says:
Been using for years however it does like a good connection compared to paid variants. But also you can add it to your phone (android don't know about iPhone assume so) and control computer from your phone
@LMacNeill Says:
Excellent! Another option for remote desktop control! And, since it's based around the Chrome Browser -- which most people already have installed -- it will make remoting into a distant relative's computer *SO* much easier.
@NewRaven2 Says:
It would be more useful if it wouldn't have needed an extra download. At this point, I barely see any advantages to any other remote desktop or virtual network computing software tools here. Many of them portable, without having a real, permanent account anywhere and often with much more configuration options to fit your needs. So while it may be more useful than Micrsofts Remote Desktop, because that one has quite a few restrictions (even if it works exceptional well if you can use it, performance-wise), there aren't any real benefits to AnyDesk, RealVNC, Teamviewer and all the other tools that are around that I could see in my short testing.
@lewiskelly14 Says:
Shame I have to use Google accounts for remote access
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