How to add a computer to RemotePC

Have you forgotten to complete a certain task on your work computer? Chances are you’ve done it and you’re not alone. Fortunately, there are applications like RemotePC that allow users to log in to perform tasks on remote computers from anywhere in the world, as if the device were in front of you. In other words, RemotePC allows users to access and operate computers without direct physical contact as long as they have permission.

This guide will walk you through the procedure you need to follow to add a computer in RemotePC so you can complete any remote tasks you have, regardless of your current location. There’s a lot to discuss, so let’s get started.

How to add computers in RemotePC

RemotePC provides a robust computer management module that allows you to add and remove computers, categorize them into groups, assign them to specific users, and even reassign them to a different category. The impressive thing about this remote computer access solution is that users can simply access remote computers through their web browser. There is no need to install special software applications to start a remote session.

That said, there are several requirements that users must meet before they can begin adding computers to their RemotePC accounts:

• You must have a functional Gmail account in order to create a RemotePC account.
• They must have an active RemotePC subscription plan or have an active free trial.
• The remote computer must have RemotePC software installed before the user can connect to it.

Now that you know the requirements to access a remote computer through RemotePC, the entire procedure is detailed below:

Creating a RemotePC account and preparing

1. To start, launch Google Chrome and access remotepc.com. (Unfortunately, RemotePC does not support browsers other than Chrome, including Microsoft Edge)
   
2. If you haven’t already, create a new account using your email and password.
   
3. Choose a subscription plan that works best for you as an inpidual or your organization and select your payment method. Users can immediately purchase a subscription or opt for one of the free trial plans.
   

Download the RemotePC app

If you have completed the above steps successfully, proceed to download the RemotePC app. Yes, we know we said that you don’t need any special software to start a remote session. But while RemotePC does not require opening any software to access the remote computer from which users wish to connect, special software will initially need to be installed on the remote computer to enable a remote session.

So, on your dashboard, locate the “Download” area and download the appropriate software version for the computer you want to gain remote access to. The installer you are presented with will depend on the pricing plan you are subscribed to. Fortunately, there is no need to worry about which installer to download because RemotePC automatically detects the user’s operating system and recommends the appropriate installer for their computer.

Once you have downloaded the recommended installer, open it and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Once the installation is complete, open the app and provide your RemotePC email and password to access the panel. You should see a clear panel with no computers listed if you successfully completed the previous step.

Set up always-on remote access

RemotePC will ask you to configure your computer and enable always-on remote access when you log in to the app. This step adds the user’s computer to your account and makes it accessible to other computers. The always-on remote access setup process is relatively simple and can be completed in a few steps:

1. Click the “Set up now” button next to the pop-up window at the bottom.
   
2. Provide a custom name for your computer and a unique personal key in the fields provided. Think of a personal key as a password that acts as a one-time access code for your computer.
   
3. Once you have completed the steps above, click “Enable Now” to add your computer to your RemotePC account.
   

The user should see the computer they are using in their account if the above steps were followed correctly.

Add a second computer to your RemotePC account

Adding a second computer is also easy. You only need to have access to the computer you want to add to the account. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open the second computer and run Google Chrome.
   
2. Locate the remotepc.com website and use your email and password to log in to your user account.
   
3. Open the “Computers” area.
   
4. Select “Add Computer” and then “Add this Computer.”
5. Click “Download Installer.”
   

Once the download is complete, follow the on-screen instructions to install RemotePC on your computer. Once you’re done, launch the RemotePC app. You will notice that the computer has been automatically added to your account. But in some cases, you may be prompted to configure always-on remote access. Simply follow the instructions we listed above to complete this step.

With the second computer added to your account, you can now successfully launch remote sessions. Simply click the “Connect” button on the computer you want to access remotely and follow the on-screen instructions to start a session.

How to Add a Computer You Don’t Have Access to in Remote PC

We have discussed the procedure for adding a computer that a user has physical access to to a RemotePC account. But what if you can’t access the computer you want to add to your RemotePC account? Well, the procedure is also simple but slightly different:

1. Wear Google Chrome open remotepc.com.
   
2. Log in to your user account.
   
3. Select “Add Computer”
4. In the “Add Computer” widget, go to the “Add a different computer” tab.
5. Copy and share the link provided in the tab with the owner of the other computer. Ask them to click the link and download RemotePC on their PC.
6. If they successfully install the software, go back to your dashboard and look for the “Computers” tab. You should be able to see the new remote computer.

Note:The remote PC that the user wants to connect to must be turned on for the session to begin successfully.

How can a user remove a computer from RemotePC?

Removing a computer from RemotePC requires completing a few steps:

1. Open Chrome and access remotepc.com.
   
2. Use the login credentials to log in to your account.
   
3. Go to the “Computers” area.
   
4. Click the “Remove Computers” button and choose the computers you want to remove from the account you are logged in to.
   
5. Confirm the action in the widget that appears by clicking “Delete”.
   
6. Check the computers you want to delete on the next screen.
7. Click “Yes” to finish.

Additional FAQs

What are some of the best alternatives to RemotePC?

Suitable alternatives to RemotePC include TeamViewer, AnyDesk and GoToMyPC. A suitable remote access application depends on the nature of the organization; for example, the number of computers you need to connect to remotely and the budget.

Seamlessly access remote computers from anywhere in the world

If there’s one thing we can take away from recent years, it’s that we don’t need to work from a physical office to get things done. And apps like RemotePC are a true testament to this notion because they make it easy to connect to remote computers. People around the world can now work anytime, anywhere.

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