How to Use Chrome Remote Desktop
Introduction
Before You Begin:
You must have the Chrome Remote Desktop application and Chrome browser app setup.
1 Connect to Remote Computer
You can connect to your remote computer using a wide variety of other devices, but each is slightly different.
Select the type of device you're using to connect to your remote computer from.
Windows
- Open Google Chrome, and select the Chrome Remote Desktop App from the top right.
- Select the Remote Device you'd like to control from the list.
- Enter the PIN you setup on your remote device and click the arrow or press Enter.
- You will see your remote desktop open and can use it directly within the window using your mouse and keyboard.
Apple macOS
- Open Google Chrome, and select the Chrome Remote Desktop App from the top.
- Select the Remote Device you'd like to control from the list.
- Enter the PIN you setup on your remote device.
- You will see your remote desktop open and can use it directly within the window using your mouse and keyboard.
Android
- Open the Chrome Remote Desktop App, and select the Remote Device you'd like to control from the list.
- Enter the PIN you setup on your remote device, and select Connect.
- Your remote device will display on your screen, and you can scroll around and use your device with touch controls.
Apple iOS
- Open the Chrome Remote Desktop App, and select the Remote Device you'd like to control from the list.
- Enter the PIN you setup on your remote device.
- Your remote device will display on your screen, and you can scroll around and use your device with touch controls.
2 Controls
Once connected, there are some special controls available for working with your remote computer.
Expand the section below for the device you're connecting with for more details.

Windows or macOS
You can access the menu by selecting the arrow floating on the right.
Android
Apple iOS
Select the menu icon in the bottom corner to access these options.
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YesNoBefore You Begin:
You must have the Chrome Remote Desktop application and Chrome browser app setup.
You can connect to your remote computer using a wide variety of other devices, but each is slightly different.
Select the type of device you're using to connect to your remote computer from.
Windows
- Open Google Chrome, and select the Chrome Remote Desktop App from the top right.
- Select the Remote Device you'd like to control from the list.
- Enter the PIN you setup on your remote device and click the arrow or press Enter.
- You will see your remote desktop open and can use it directly within the window using your mouse and keyboard.
Apple macOS
- Open Google Chrome, and select the Chrome Remote Desktop App from the top.
- Select the Remote Device you'd like to control from the list.
- Enter the PIN you setup on your remote device.
- You will see your remote desktop open and can use it directly within the window using your mouse and keyboard.
Android
- Open the Chrome Remote Desktop App, and select the Remote Device you'd like to control from the list.
- Enter the PIN you setup on your remote device, and select Connect.
- Your remote device will display on your screen, and you can scroll around and use your device with touch controls.
Apple iOS
- Open the Chrome Remote Desktop App, and select the Remote Device you'd like to control from the list.
- Enter the PIN you setup on your remote device.
- Your remote device will display on your screen, and you can scroll around and use your device with touch controls.
Once connected, there are some special controls available for working with your remote computer.
Expand the section below for the device you're connecting with for more details.

Windows or macOS
You can access the menu by selecting the arrow floating on the right.
Android
Apple iOS
Select the menu icon in the bottom corner to access these options.