Splashtop is one of many remote desktop programs that you can use on both Windows and Mac. It allows you to control a target computer from anywhere in the world as long as it has an Internet connection. So how can you take advantage of this great feature?
In this article, you will learn how to add a computer to Splashtop so you can control it from anywhere. This will allow you to access your home files directly no matter where you are. We’ll also answer some of his burning questions on the topic.
How to add a computer to Splashtop
The computer you will use as the control device is the host computer. The computer you want to control is the target desktop. On your host computer, you should already have Splashtop installed. If not, do it first.
Splashtop Streamer is one of the software programs that you will need to download. You can distribute it using a unique 12-digit code or by installing it manually on the target desktop. This method guarantees that there will be no exploitable weaknesses.
You will send the code to a user via a deployment package, and once the user on the other computer receives it, they can install Splashtop Streamer. They can download the file through the attached link or you can send an installer directly.
This is how you submit the installation package:
- Start Splashtop Business.
- Create the deployment package in Splashtop Business.
- Select “Deploy” to submit it.
- Ensure that the target desktop has received the deployment package.
- Install Splashtop Streamer on the target desktop.
- Finish the installation process.
- Once this is done, you will be able to access the target desktop remotely.
- Connect to your target desktop with Splashtop Business or another application (see below for more information on this).
- Start accessing the target desktop remotely.
The process is simple. It is not necessary to memorize IP addresses or the computer name. Once you have everything set up, you can launch the Splashtop app and immediately control the other computer.
As we mentioned above, Splashtop has many different programs. Some of the specific applications that allow you to control another computer are:
- Splashtop Business
- Splashtop Center
- Splashtop Enterprise Chrome Extension
- Splashtop Business Access Pro
- Splashtop Company
- personal splashtop
Splashtop Business is free to download and you can get it for both computers and mobile devices. If you prefer not to install a large file, there is always the Chrome extension that is also free. Splashtop Personal is also free to use as long as you are on a local personal network.
Splashtop Center is an outdated version that you can download for free. The others, Business Access Pro and Enterprise, are paid products. Splashtop Business Access Pro costs $8.25 per month per user. For Enterprise, you will need to call Splashtop customer service to request a quote.
There is a free trial of Splashtop Business Access Pro, which lasts seven days, but you’re better off using Splashtop Business. It is enough for home use and while traveling.
You must have a stable internet connection for all these applications and the computer must be awake or in sleep mode. This applies to both Windows and Mac. You can set activation permissions.
Windows allows you to wake up computers even when they are turned off, but this feature is currently not available for Mac. You can only wake up a Mac from hibernation or sleep as long as it is connected to the Internet.
Additional FAQs
Where do I set access permissions?
If you can’t see a remote computer, then the owner has set it up so that only he or certain Splashtop users can access it. To rectify this, you must configure access permissions. However, the owner must grant access first.
Don’t worry. Follow these steps to configure permissions:
1. Log in to your Splashtop account on the official website.
2. Go to “Computers”.
3. To the right of the computer name, select the gear icon.
4. From the menu, select “Access Permission”.
5. From yet another menu, choose from the four options.
6. Add one user per account if necessary.
7. Select “Confirm” when finished.
If you already own the target desktop, you probably won’t need to set permissions. This is still important information, as you could grant access to other people in the future.
The four options are:
· Owner access only
· All administrators can access
· All members and administrators can access
· Specific members only
Is Splashtop free?
Yes, but only for some of the applications. Splashtop Business and Personal are free to use. You can download and install any of them from the official website.
There is also a free trial of Splashtop Business Access Pro. It lasts for seven days and you will have to pay afterward.
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Now that you know how to use Splashtop and add a computer for remote access, you don’t have to give up your powerful setup. Even abroad, you only need a stable Internet connection to access your important information. Just make sure you’ve set everything up beforehand.
