“Chrome Remote Desktop” Directions
(aka Computer Take Over)
Created by Winnie Milner, EdTech Coach
Warren County Career Center
September 2023
What’s a computer take over?
It’s my way of saying that you want to give or receive control of a computer that is located somewhere else.
We have a few rules of engagement.
1. It’s always done on a case by case basis because the code can only be used once for a limited period of time.
2. Both parties are always aware of the take over.
Teacher Take Over--
Help can be available at anytime.
TIP: Copy slides 6 & 7 for students or download them to a .jpg to put in digital instructions or support materials.
Giving & Getting Help-
With a WCCC Controlled Device
TIP: Copy slides 5 & 6 for students or download them to a .jpg to put in instructions or support materials.
“WCCC Bookmarks” takes you half way there!
Read the next slide to know more.
Take over directions for GETTING assistance:
(*with a computer that is maintained by WCCC)
1. Join the link to the Google Meet.
Check your email for the Meet invitation. (We do this so you can explain the problem.)
2. Find the shortcut entitled “Google Remote Desktop” (on their Desktop) or in “WCCC Bookmarks” and click the button that says “Share My Screen.”
Click the blue “Generate Code” button. (The code is good only for five minutes.)
If you are able to find this shortcut, skip 2.5 and go to step 3.
3. Tell your “helper” the access code via Meet or phone call.
They will enter the code on their end & then control your computer for this time only.
Note: This only works with a Chrome browser. The Google Remote Desktop is automatically pushed out to WCCC staff & student accounts.
2.5. If you can’t find the shortcut you can type remotedesktop.google.com/support into a new Chrome browser tab.
Click the blue “Generate Code” button.
Take over directions for GIVING assistance:
(*with a computer is maintained by WCCC)
1. Create a Google Meet & share the link.
(You want to be able to talk to the person you’re trying to help either through the video or phone link.)
3. Tell the other person to find the shortcut entitled “Google Remote Desktop” (located on their desktop) & tell them to click “Share My Screen.”
Have them read the code to you. (Note: The code is good only for five minutes.)
If they are able to find this shortcut, skip 3.5 and go to step 4.
4. Enter the access code into the “Connect to Another Computer” window.
When finished, click “Connect.” If the code is correct, you should have access of their computer. The view will look a little “grey-ish.”
2. Type remotedesktop.google.com/support into a new Chrome browser tab. (Note: You can always bookmark it on Chrome for quick access.)
Find the button that says “Connect to Another Computer.” Be prepared to type the access code that you are given into that box.
Note: This only works with a Chrome browser. The Google Remote Desktop is automatically pushed out to all WCCC devices.
3.5. If they can’t find the shortcut, tell them to type remotedesktop.google.com/support into a new internet browser tab.
Have them click the blue “Generate Code” button & read the code to you.
TIP: Copy slides 9 & 10 for people who need the assistance (student, parent, etc.) or download them to a .jpg to put in digital instructions or support materials.
Giving & Getting Help-
On a Device that isn’t Controlled by the WCCC
Take over directions for GETTING assistance:
(*with a computer that isn’t maintained by WCCC)
1. Join the link to the Google Meet.
Check your email for the Meet invitation. (We can have a phone session instead of a Meet if that works better.)
2. If you are signed into Chrome, find Chrome Remote Desktop in “WCCC Bookmarks” or type remotedesktop.google.com/support into a new Chrome browser tab.
Under the “Set Up Remote Access,” click the download arrow to download it to your device.
(*Remote Desktop is pushed out to all WCCC devices so with things like Chromebooks you skip the download.)
3. Under “Share This Screen,” get the code that shares access.
Click the “Generate Code” blue button. It’ll be good for 5 minutes.
4. Tell your “helper” the access code via Meet or phone call.
They will enter the code on their end & then control your computer for one time only.
Note: This only works with a Chrome browser.
Take over directions for GIVING assistance:
(*with a computer isn’t maintained by WCCC)
1. Create a Google Meet & share the link.
(Or share a phone number if that’s easier.)
3. Tell your person to type remotedesktop.google.com/support into a new Chrome browser tab.
Tell them to find the blue “Generate Code” button in the “Share This Screen” window & have them read the code to you.
4. Enter the access code into the “Connect to Another Computer” window.
When the is typed, click “Connect.” If it was correctly typed then you will have access to take control of their computer. The view will look a little “grey-ish.”
2. You type remotedesktop.google.com/support into a new Chrome browser tab.
(*Remote Desktop is pushed out to all WCCC devices on the Desktop so you can skip the download step.)
Note: This only works with a Chrome browser.
Keep these directions for personal reference.
Give someone access to your own device.
Take Over your Device From Another Location
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Click the “Generate Code” blue button. It’ll be good for 5 minutes.
Once in the Meet open the Chat box by clicking on the bottom right of the Meet screen. (looks like a speech bubble)
In preparation
Click on the link in the Meet Chat.
Get the code that gives people access to your device.
They will enter the code on their end & then control your computer for one time only.
Give your “helper” the access code via the Meet chat. (or a phone call)
Create a Meet with the person who can help you.
Copy & paste the link in step 2 of the “Share your computer with someone else” directions into a new browser tab.
remotedesktop.google.com/support
Under the “Get Support” tab, click the download arrow.
Keep these directions for personal reference.
You access your own device from another location
Take Over Your Own Device From Another Location: (2 Steps)
2. Create a unique “pin” that you will later use to access the computer remotely.
Under the “Set Up Remote Access,” click the download arrow to download it to your device.
Access a different computer remotely (Must set this up in advance.):
1. Open Chrome. Type remotedesktop.google.com/access into a new internet browser tab. Press “Enter.”
2. When finished, simply close the tab to end the session.
Set up Remote Access of the computer you will want to access:
1. Type remotedesktop.google.com/access into a new internet browser tab.
Under the “Get Support,” click the download arrow to download it to your device & install Chrome Remote Desktop.
Note: This only works with a Chrome browser. For iPhone & Android instructions refer to this post.
Quick Demo of Installing & Using Google Remote Desktop
It sounds difficult, but it really isn’t. Let Google do to heavy lifting.
In a matter of minutes you can be a Google Remote Desktop expert!
Resources
Directions for Chrome Remote Access
Deploy Chrome remote access @ https://remotedesktop.google.com/access
Deploy Chrome remote support @ https://remotedesktop.google.com/support
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Computer Take Over
(aka Remote Access) Directions
If you have questions or need support, please contact Winnie Milner at 513.932.5677 (x5676) or Winnie.Milner@mywccc.org