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Providing Access to Your Computer

There are several ways to give another person access to your computer over the Internet. The right option depends on how long you want to grant access.

This option is suitable if you need to provide short-term access for one-time tasks on your device. To do this, you need to download the agent program, generate a connection link, and share it with your partner.

Download the Agent Program

You can download the program from the downloads page. Versions are available for Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android.

After downloading, you need to launch the agent program. In the Share Screen tab, click the Generate Access Link button.

After clicking, you will receive a link that must be shared with the remote user. The link will also be copied to your clipboard.

Link Expiration Time

The link stays active only for a few seconds, and you can monitor this with the indicator next to it. If you need to stop access earlier, click the link deactivation button.

Permanent Access

This method is designed for situations where you need to provide long-term access with the possibility of unattended connections. To do this, you need to install the agent program on your computer and link it to your account. Then, in your personal dashboard, generate a permanent access link to the device and share it with your partner.

Guide

Learn more about all the features of this method in the guide Permanent Access Explained.

Create an Account

To get started, you’ll need a Getscreen.me account. Sign up to continue.

Add a Device

Log in to your personal dashboard and go to the Permanent Access section. Click Add a Device and download the agent program for your operating system.

After downloading, run the installer, enter your login credentials, and complete the installation:

Once installed, your computer will appear in the Permanent Access list.

Open the device card and navigate to the Access subsection under the For others tab. In the Permanent Link block, check the Enable password box and set a strong password. Then copy the link and share it with your remote partner. When following the link, they will need to enter the password you specified. If necessary, you can also change the path in the link.

Branding

You can customize the domain for the link using the branding settings. Learn more in this guide.

Connection

When someone opens a one-time or permanent link, a window will appear in their browser allowing them to control your desktop:

Guide

Learn more about all the remote device control features in the Screen Control Features guide.

Caution

If you want to restrict control functions, go to the agent program settings and configure permissions. You can disable mouse and keyboard control, limit access to the file system, block unattended connections, and more.