Remote desktop software allows you to connect remotely to a PC using another computer or mobile device. This software has become a common tool not only in workplaces but also for home use. When you are searching for a remote desktop tool, it is essential to focus on its security, efficiency, ease of use and cost. Considering these criteria, we decided to create an article that introduces the newest and most innovative remote desktop software, which not only meets all of these requirements, but is also available for free.
In this article, you will find information on:
1. How to run remote desktop from another computer or Android device: step-by-step.
2. How to control a remote desktop from a mobile phone or other Android device.
3. How to securely get access and grant access to your computer to other users.
4. Who can use the free Remotly app?
5. Remotly solutions for commercial users as an alternative to TeamViewer.
The program mentioned above is Remotly – a remote desktop software that stands out for its exceptional security and connection quality. If you don’t want to waste time on unreliable programs that slow down your work, hang, or break the connection at critical moments, and are expensive, consider installing Remotly. The application uses the highest encryption standards, ensures 100% secure connections, has no lags, so when using a remote desktop from another computer or phone, you get the impression that the computer you remotely connected to is in front of you.
The application can be downloaded and installed on a PC from https://remotly.com/download, while the mobile application should be downloaded from the Play Store: open the Play Store on your phone or tablet, type Remotly Remote Access in the search engine, click install and open it. After opening the application, you have to create an account and log in with the same credentials on both devices (phone-computer, or computer-computer). That’s all! If you don’t have time to read the article below, just follow the instructions in the application.
However, if you have a moment to learn more about the Remotly app, you will find a step-by-step tutorial below on how to connect to a computer remotely using the Remotly app.
1. How to Run Remote Desktop from Another Computer or Android Device: Step-by-Step
You can connect to the computer using another PC or phone. To connect remotely to a computer, install the Remotly application on both devices (on the device you want to access remotely and on the computer or Android mobile device from which you will manage the access).
– Setup: Connect to a PC from another PC.
Click the link https://remotly.com/download and install one of the following versions of REMOTLY FOR PC on both computers. The difference between the versions is explained below under the picture.
If you need one-time remote support, you can install the portable version. In this version the program takes up a minimal space on your computer. After downloading from the website and running the portable version, it is unpacked into memory. After you finish using the program, it is removed from the memory to save computer resources. On the other hand, the installer version is faster to use after the first installation, because it does not require time-consuming unpacking of compressed files every time you open it.
After downloading and installing the application on your computer, you have to create an account. After that please click on the verification link that was sent to your email and log in to the application on both devices using the same credentials.
You will also have to use the same credentials to log in to the administration panel on the website https://remotly.com/login.
– Setup: Connect to a PC from an Android mobile device.
Click the link https://remotly.com/download, download and install one of the two versions of REMOTLY FOR PC on your computer. Then go to the Play Store on your mobile phone, search for and install the Remotly | Remote Access application.
After installing the application on your phone, click the button “Open”. A short tutorial will appear on the screen. After reading the information, close the window by clicking “x” in the upper right corner. The remote access login screen will appear. If you are a new user and have never used Remotly app before, click “Create a new account”. Click the verification link sent to the provided email and log in to the app.
Then open the Remotly app on your computer and log in using the same credentials. When you log in to the app on your computer, the following information will appear under your PC icon in the application on your phone: “Ready to connect”. Click the PC icon on your phone to connect remotely to your computer. After a moment, you will see your computer screen on your phone. Congratulations! You have just gained remote access to your computer using your phone. You have access to all files and all the content on your computer, which you can control using your phone. When you are using Remotly, the frame on your computer screen will light up yellow.
2. How to Control Remote Desktop from Mobile Phone or Another Android Device.
Controlling a remote desktop from your phone is very simple, but may require a short explanation. The first time you try to zoom in the screen on your phone, the following window will appear:
The window is a short tutorial that explains how to control your computer screen remotely from a phone or another Android device. The control screen on your phone or Android device is divided into two parts: left and right. You can touch the left side to move the zoomed screen, while the right side is used to move the mouse cursor.
After reading the instructions, make sure to click the checkbox “Do not show again”, so that the message does not pop up every time you want to zoom in the screen or move the mouse cursor on the computer screen.
If you want to end the connection using your phone, you can do it in two ways. Click on the remote desktop on your PC “Stop sharing” or expand the Remotly menu on your phone and click “Disconnect”.
3. How to get access and grant access to your computer to other users in a most secure way.
To grant access to other users to your remote desktop, click the “Invitations” icon on the application interface on your computer.
Then click the “+” sign to invite a user. When you are creating an invitation, you can choose if you want to invite the user only to view your screen or you can grant permission to control your screen remotely. In the invitation window, you can also limit the access time. Then you have to enter the email ID of the person you want to grant remote access to and click “Create new invitation”.
The invited user has to log in to the Remotly application on their device and select your device from the list of shared devices and connect to it. You can disconnect the user at any time by clicking the “x” sign next to the user’s email in the “Invitations” tab.
4. Who can use the free Remotly app?
The free Remotly app can be used by any home user. Thanks to the Remotly application, you can connect to any Windows computer from anywhere in the world. Remote desktop is used not only to get quick access to the files on your own computer, but also to support others remotely.
Let’s say that your friend has a problem with using a new program on his computer and asks you for help. He can send you an invitation to his desktop via Remotly app. Then you can explain to him everything step by step showing the program’s operation. During the connection you can use the microphone and give voice instructions in real time and talk to the other user.
Remote access to a computer saves time and money. Remotly is a very competitive solution for the popular TeamViewer program, because it offers the best price for the same solutions and better quality.
5. Remotly Desktop Solutions for commercial users as an alternative to TeamViewer.
Commercial licenses of Remotly app for companies, government organizations, corporations, public institutions and other commercial entities, are available at the link below: https://remotly.com/plans.
If you want to reduce expenses in your company, check out Remotly solutions for companies. You can install a trial version and check out how the program works in your company. Comments and ideas for the program’s development can be submitted directly to the developer, because the Remotly app is constantly improved to provide users with the highest quality of services. If you are looking for cost optimization in your company, maybe it’s not worth overpaying?
For more information, please visit the website: https://remotly.com/plans.
Author: Mirillis Team