google-remote-desktop

google-remote-desktop

• this post covers
  • what is Google Remote Desktop
  • how to use Google Remote Desktop in Windows
• environment
  • Windows 10 / Home
  • Chrome Browser

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overview

• there are some kinds of Remote Desktop application
  • they are used for controling remote PC or server

• some of them provide console environment for remote access
  • shortly, CUI Remote Desktop application
  • ex) Putty

• some of them provide sharing the screen in real-time
  • shortly, GUI Remote Desktop application
  • ex) Team Viewer
• for general users, it is preferd to use the GUI one for ease
  • because of the experiencing like using the PC or server directly
• in this situation, I would recommend you Google Remote Desktop
  • using for free
  • connecting with Google Account
  • easy installation with Chrome Browser

server-side-setup

• requirements for using Google Remote Desktop in server-side
  • Chrome Browser
  • Chrome Remote Desktop Extension
  • Chrome Remote Desktop Host
• installing Chrome Browser
  • visit google.com with any web browser, which is not the Chrome Browser
  • check the right-top pop-up dialog for suggesting to use Chrome Browser and follow it

• installing Chrome Remote Desktop Extension
  • visit remotedesktop.google.com with Chrome Browser
  • click the download icon in right-bottom corner
  • click the add button for installing extension

• installing Chrome Remote Desktop Host
  • when the Chrome Remote Desktop Extension is installed, file save dialog will be shown
  • save it, and click the accept and install button
  • installation will be processed, just click OK on all dialog
  • name the server, and it will be displayed on Google Remote Desktop
  • enter the PIN numbers, it must be longer than 5 digits
  • click the start button, and the server would be ready soon

client-side-setup-and-usage

• requirements for using Google Remote Desktop in client-side
  • Chrome Browser
• installing Chrome Browser
  • the same contents above

• using Google Remote Desktop in client-side
  • visit remotedesktop.google.com with Chrome Browser
  • in the remote device list, click the one whose status is online
  • you will be asked for PIN numbers, enter it
  • the screen of server will be displayed in current tab
  • now you can use the Chrome as Remote Desktop application

caution

• one device can be registered on only one Google Account
  • ex) when account A registered device X and then account B registered device X, account A cannot access the device X
  • if you have a eternal wait after entering PIN numbers, it means somebody registered the device on his/her Google Account
• one device can be connected in the same time
  • ex) when user 1 with account A is connected to device X, others cannot connect to device X even using account A
  • if you have a warning dialog after selecting device on remotedesktop.google.com page, it means somebody is using the device on the same Google Account