How to setup Chrome Remote Desktop | Google Chrome

Chrome Remote Desktop allows you to access another computer remotely, which can be useful for tech support, file access, or managing a secondary system. Here's a guide to setting it up:

1. Install Chrome and Sign In
Make sure both computers (the one you’ll control and the one you’ll use to control it) have Google Chrome installed.
Sign in to Google Chrome on both computers with the same Google account if you want to make access easier, though it’s not strictly necessary.
2. Install the Chrome Remote Desktop Extension
Open Google Chrome, go to the Chrome Web Store, and search for Chrome Remote Desktop or go directly to the Chrome Remote Desktop site.
Click Access my computer or Remote Access and follow the prompt to install the Chrome Remote Desktop extension.
Click Add to Chrome to install the extension.
3. Set Up Remote Access on the Host Computer (the one to be controlled)
After installation, open the Chrome Remote Desktop extension from your Chrome Apps or the site.
Under the Set up Remote Access section, click Turn On.
Choose a name for the computer to identify it remotely.
Set a 6-digit PIN (or longer) to secure remote access.
You may be prompted to grant permissions; follow the on-screen instructions to allow access.
When prompted, enter your PIN, then confirm it. This PIN will be required to connect remotely.
4. Access the Host Computer from Another Device
On the device you’ll use to access the host computer, go to the Chrome Remote Desktop site.
Log in with the same Google account used on the host computer.
Under Remote Devices, you should see the name of the computer you set up for remote access.
Click on the computer’s name, then enter the PIN you created.
You should now be able to see and control the host computer’s screen.
5. Using Chrome Remote Desktop on Mobile Devices
Install the Chrome Remote Desktop app from the Google Play Store (for Android) or App Store (for iOS).
Open the app, sign in with your Google account, and select the computer you set up.
Enter the PIN when prompted to gain access.
6. Additional Tips and Security Measures
Disable Remote Access: When you no longer need remote access, open Chrome Remote Desktop on the host machine, go to Remote Access, and turn it off.
Change the PIN: For security, you can change the PIN from the Chrome Remote Desktop settings on the host computer.
Stable Internet Connection: A stable and fast internet connection on both computers helps maintain a smooth remote session.
By following these steps, Chrome Remote Desktop should be ready for easy and secure access.