Chrome Remote Desktop

Editor’s note: Chrome Remote Desktop is available on the App Store for iPhone and iPad. On Mac it is available as a Google Chrome extension and as a web application. Native macOS alternative applications are available: TeamViewer and VNC Connect

Chrome Remote Desktop for Mac is a remote desktop software that allows users to access their computers from other devices, control other computers, and share access to their desktops with others. The technology is based on "Chromoting", a proprietary protocol created by Google.

Give remote support to your computer

Are you away from your computer but need to access it urgently? Now you can easily manage files, applications, documents, and emails on your desktop from other computers and mobile devices. You just need to download the Chrome Remote Desktop app, set up remote access to your computer, and enjoy convenient device management over the Internet. 

Allow another user to access your desktop

You can also get remote support by sharing access to your computer with other users. All you need is to generate a unique code in Google Remote Desktop on Mac and send it to a person who you want to get access to files and apps on your desktop. The code is valid only during one session. If you want to continue sharing your desktop, you will be asked to confirm it every 30 minutes.

Access another computer

Install Chrome Remote Desktop on Mac to get shared access to other computers and give remote support to your friends when needed. Other users can share access to their desktops with you, so you can help them manage files and make other required operations on their computers.

Available for different devices

The app is compatible with almost all devices. You can access your desktop from Android, iOS, iPad devices, and other computers. 

Gesture-driven control from mobile devices

With Chrome Remote Desktop, you can control other computers by using specific gestures on your Android or iOS devices. They are very similar to native smartphone user interface gestures, so it will be easy to manage everything.