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What is RemotePC HelpDesk?

RemotePC HelpDesk equips organizations with uninterrupted remote support to address queries of the customers. With HelpDesk, you can enable your technicians to remotely connect to customers' PCs / Macs; thereby offering real-time support.

HelpDesk can be set up easily, offers a simple user interface and integrates seamlessly with your existing workflow.

What is 'Connection ID'?

A 'Connection ID' is a service request that can be created by the admin of a HelpDesk account or a technician. It provides details such as customer name and email address, as well as the name of the technician to whom it is assigned.

To create a 'Connection ID',

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Create Connection ID' tab, enter customer details and select the assignee.
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  3. Click 'Create'. The 'Connection ID Generated' screen appears.
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  4. Share the code with the customer. They need to go to https://help.remotepc.com and enter the shared code.

All created Connection IDs are listed in the 'Service Queue' tab of the HelpDesk application.

How can I allocate Connection IDs to technicians?

While creating a Connection ID, you can allocate the same to a technician. You can also edit / modify a Connection ID or re-assign it to another technician.

To allocate / modify a Connection ID,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Service Queue' tab, click corresponding to the Connection ID and select 'Edit' from the drop down list.
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  3. In the 'Edit Information' window, select the 'Group' and 'Assignee'.
  4. Haz clic en "Guardar".

How can I view the status of Connection IDs of a particular group?

To view the status of Connection ID,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. Click .
  3. Select the respective 'Group', 'Assignee' or 'Status'.
  4. Click 'View'. The respective Connection IDs will appear.

Once this is completed, the respective Connection IDs will be displayed. You can filter them based on the group, assignee and status of the Connection ID.

What should I do to begin working on a Connection ID?

To begin working on a Connection ID,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. Go to the 'Service Queue' tab and click 'Connect' against a particular Connection ID to access the customer's computer remotely.

    Note: The 'Connect' button is visible to the technician only when the customer installs the setup.

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Can I work on a Connection ID without the admin assigning it?

Yes, you can work on a Connection ID that has not yet been assigned to anyone. The list of all Connection IDs are displayed in the 'Service Queue' tab.

To self-assign a Connection ID,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Service Queue' tab, click 'Assign to me' corresponding to the Connection ID you want to work on.
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Once this is completed, the Connection ID will be assigned to you.

How can I edit a Connection ID?

Para editar,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. On the 'Service Queue' tab, click corresponding to the Connection ID and select 'Edit' from the drop down list.
  3. Modify the Connection ID details as needed.
  4. Haz clic en "Guardar".
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Note: Technicians can edit Connection IDs assigned to them or to their group only.

How can I transfer a file to the customer?

To move files / folders between your local computer and remote computer,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Service Queue' tab, click 'Connect' against a Connection ID and establish connection.
  3. Go to the 'Utilities' tab in the menu bar and click 'File Transfer'.
  4. Select the files from your computer and choose the location for file transfer.
  5. Haga clic en .

Note: You can easily move files back to the original destination when needed.

Is it possible to record a remote support session?

Yes, you can record and save a remote support session for future reference.

Para grabar una sesión,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Service Queue' tab, click 'Connect' against a Connection ID and establish connection.
  3. Go to the 'Utilities' tab in the menu bar and click 'Record Now!'.
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  4. Click 'Stop Recording' to end recording the session and save it. Else the recording will be saved automatically once the session ends.
  5. All saved recordings can be viewed from the 'Remote Access Logs' section of the HelpDesk web console.

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Is HelpDesk Windows UAC compatible?

Yes, HelpDesk is compatible with Windows UAC (User Account Control). If a customer has installed the HelpDesk application in standard mode on their Windows computer, you need to login to the customer's computer with Windows Admin credentials to control the UAC on the computer.

To connect using Windows Authentication,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. Go to the 'Service Queue' tab. Click the dropdown against a particular Connection ID and select 'Send Credentials'.
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  3. The HelpDesk authentication window will appear. Enter the Windows (Admin) login, and the Windows password, as provided by the customer, and click 'OK'.
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    Note: The customer must allow permission when prompted.

Once done, click the 'Connect' button against the Connection ID to access the customer's computer remotely.

How can I allow remote access to my computer?

Once a Connection ID is created, you will receive a link or a 9-digit code from the technician.

  1. Ir a https://help.remotepc.com, and enter the shared code.
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    For a Windows system this will download a .exe file and for Mac it will download a .dmg file.

  2. Install the .exe / .dmg file.
  3. On installation completion, the HelpDesk application will auto-launch and display the status as 'Ready to connect'. The technician will then be able to access your computer remotely to provide support.
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I need a walkthrough of the HelpDesk application interface.

HelpDesk is a minimal UI application with options to manage proxy settings, send error report, and check the version. The main window displays the Connection ID and / or the status of your remote session.

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To modify proxy settings,

  1. Click the name on the main window and select 'Proxy Settings'.
  2. Update the required settings and click 'OK'.

To send error report,

  1. Click the name on the main window and select 'Send Error Report'.
  2. Enter your query, or describe the issue and click 'Send'.

Can I disable remote access during a remote session?

Yes, you can disable remote access during a remote session by clicking the 'End Session' button in the desktop notification.

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What should I do if the remote access seems suspicious or an unauthorised party is trying to access my computer?

Remote sessions via HelpDesk are very secure. However, if the remote access seems suspicious, you can uninstall the setup at any point of time. Simply click the 'End Session' button in the desktop notification. This will resolve the ticket and unistall the HelpDesk application.

How can I authorize HelpDesk in Mac OS Catalina for Remote Access?

Mac OS Catalina requires user permission for applications to access privacy sensitive data. Hence you need to grant accessibility permissions to HelpDesk.

To authorize Helpdesk,

  1. Abra Preferencias del Sistema y vaya al panel "Seguridad y Privacidad".
  2. Select 'Accessibility'.
  3. Haga clic en y proporcionar autenticación del sistema para permitir cambios.
  4. Select the checkbox next to 'RemotePCHDDesktop'.

How can I authorize HelpDesk in Mac OS Catalina for Screen Recording?

To record screen content, the Mac OS Catalina requires user permission for applications, even while using other apps. Hence you need to grant screen recording permissions to HelpDesk.

To authorize HelpDesk,

  1. Abra Preferencias del Sistema y vaya al panel "Seguridad y Privacidad".
  2. Seleccione "Grabación de pantalla".
  3. Haga clic en y proporcionar autenticación del sistema para permitir cambios.
  4. Select the checkbox next to 'RemotePCHDDesktop'

Can I use RemotePC HelpDesk with any other support platform?

Yes, RemotePC HelpDesk can be integrated into four popular support platforms namely Zendesk Support, Freshdesk Support, Freshservice Support, and ServiceNow Support. The HelpDesk integration enables your technicians to initiate a remote support session and access your customer’s computer remotely from within these support platforms to deliver timely on-demand remote assistance.

Note: Download and run the HelpDesk app launcher on your computer to connect to your customer's computer via the RemotePC HelpDesk app from the preferred Support Platform.

How do I create an API Key in HelpDesk for third party integration?

To generate an API Key,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. Haga clic en el nombre de usuario que aparece en la esquina superior derecha y haga clic en "Mi cuenta".
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  3. Go to 'Settings' > 'Third party integration'.
  4. Click 'Generate API Key'. It will generate an API key.
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  5. Copy the key to facilitate third party or MSP integration.

On integration, users can launch HelpDesk connections directly from the third party interface.

¿Puedo ajustar la pantalla del escritorio del ordenador remoto a la ventana de mi ordenador local?

Yes, you can scale the remote computer's desktop screen to fit within your local computer window. By default, the HelpDesk desktop screen auto fits your local computer window but you can scale the desktop screen as per your requirement.

Para Windows:

Para escalar la pantalla del escritorio del ordenador remoto dentro de la ventana de su ordenador local,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Service Queue' tab, click 'Connect' against a Connection ID and establish the connection.
  3. Go to the 'View' tab in the menu bar and click 'Best fit'. This will resize the remote computer desktop screen to fit within the local computer window.
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Para Mac:

Para escalar la pantalla del escritorio del ordenador remoto dentro de la ventana de su ordenador local,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Service Queue' tab, click 'Connect' against a Connection ID and establish the connection.
  3. From the application menu, go to 'View' - > 'Scaling'.
  4. Click 'Best Fit'. This will resize the remote computer desktop screen to fit within the local computer window.
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  5. To revert, click 'Scaling' - > 'Original Size'.

To view the remote computer desktop screen in Full Screen, from the application menu, go to 'View' and select 'Enter Full Screen'.

¿Puedo cambiar entre varios monitores del ordenador remoto?

Yes. If your remote computer has more than one monitor, HelpDesk allows you to switch between multiple screens.

Para Windows,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Service Queue' tab, click 'Connect' against a Connection ID and establish the connection.
  3. Go to the 'View' tab in the menu bar and click Monitor2 to switch between multiple monitors of the remote computer.

Note: You can also change the screen resolutions for individual monitors from here.

Para Mac,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Service Queue' tab, click 'Connect' against a Connection ID and establish the connection.
  3. Haga clic en en la esquina superior derecha de la pantalla para cambiar entre varios monitores.

También puedes ver un único monitor del ordenador remoto. En el menú de la aplicación, vaya a "Ver" y haga clic en el monitor deseado para ver ese monitor individual. Desde aquí también puedes cambiar las resoluciones de pantalla de los monitores individuales.

Does HelpDesk support multi-screens (monitors)?

If you are remotely accessing a device with multiple monitors, HelpDesk allows you to view multiple remote screens in a single screen at the same time, or view each monitor on a different screen.

  • To view each monitor on a different screen, from the application menu, go to 'View' and click 'All Monitors (Multiple Window)'. Each monitor of the remote computer will appear on a different screen and individual monitors can be accessed by clicking the respective screen.
  • To view all the monitors on a single screen, from the application menu, go to 'View' and click 'All Monitors (One Window)'. All the screens of the remote computer will appear on the same screen.

¿Puedo chatear durante una sesión a distancia?

Yes, you can chat with the customer at the remote end during a remote session.

Para iniciar un chat,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Service Queue' tab, click 'Connect' against a Connection ID and establish the connection.
  3. Go to the 'Utilities' tab in the menu bar and click 'Chat' and the screen appears.
  4. Enter your message and click on 'Send' to send your message.

¿Puedo tomar notas en la pantalla de mi ordenador remoto? En caso afirmativo, ¿cómo?

Sí, puedes tomar notas en la pantalla de tu ordenador remoto con la ayuda de la función "Nota adhesiva".

To enable sticky notes,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Service Queue' tab, click 'Connect' against a Connection ID and establish the connection.
  3. Go to the 'Utilities' tab in the menu bar and click 'Sticky Notes' and the screen appears.

You can save and view the same after the remote session ends, in an offline mode. To save a note on your local computer, click 'Save' on the Sticky Note window.

¿Cómo utilizar Whiteboard durante una sesión a distancia?

Con Whiteboard, puedes dibujar en la pantalla remota durante una sesión para colaborar eficazmente.

Para utilizar Whiteboard,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Service Queue' tab, click 'Connect' against a Connection ID and establish the connection.
  3. From the application menu, go to 'Utilities'.
  4. Haga clic en "Pizarra". El panel Pizarra aparecerá en la pantalla.

Puede elegir entre las siguientes opciones:

  • Cursor: Selected by default, allows you to access the remote computer
  • Pen: Select to draw on the remote screen. Choose a line width or color of your preference
  • Eraser: Select to clear parts of the drawing on the screen. Choose a suitable width for the eraser
  • Capture: Select to capture a screenshot and save it on the local computer
  • Clear: Select to clear the entire drawing on the screen

¿Puedo reproducir música y ver vídeos en el ordenador remoto?

Sí, puedes reproducir música y ver vídeos en el ordenador remoto desde tu ordenador local.

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Service Queue' tab, click 'Connect' against a Connection ID and establish the connection.
  3. From the application menu, click 'Enable Sound' to play music or video. To mute audio, click 'Disable Sound'.

Note: This feature is currently not supported for Mac.

¿Puedo utilizar métodos abreviados de teclado (como Ctrl + C) en mi ordenador remoto durante una sesión remota?

Sí, puedes utilizar atajos de teclado (como Ctrl + C) en tu ordenador remoto durante una sesión remota, activando la función "Enviar combinaciones de teclas".

Para activar,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Service Queue' tab, click 'Connect' against a Connection ID and establish the connection.
  3. From the application menu, go to 'Actions'.
  4. Click 'Send Key Combinations'.

¿Puedo bloquear la pantalla del ordenador asociado?

Sí, puedes bloquear la pantalla del ordenador del interlocutor durante una sesión remota.

Para cerrar,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Service Queue' tab, click 'Connect' against a Connection ID and establish the connection.
  3. From the application menu, go to 'Actions'.
  4. Click 'Lock' - > 'Lock now', to instantly lock the customer computer screen.
  5. Click Lock - > 'Lock on session end', to lock the customer computer screen as soon as the remote session ends.
  6. Click 'Lock' > 'Sign out' to log off the current user profile.

You can also lock the remote computer using the Ctrl+Alt+Del command. When connected to a remote Windows system, the Ctrl+Alt+Del keyboard command will open the screen with Lock, Task Manager, Sign out, and related options.

Para enviar el comando Ctrl+Alt+Supr,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Service Queue' tab, click 'Connect' against a Connection ID and establish the connection.
  3. From the application menu, click 'Ctrl+Alt+Del'.

¿Puedo bloquear la entrada de teclado y ratón de los ordenadores remotos?

Yes. While accessing a Windows machine, you can prevent users at the remote end from using mouse and keyboard during a session with the 'Block Remote Input' option.

Para bloquear la entrada remota,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Service Queue' tab, click 'Connect' against a Connection ID and establish the connection.
  3. From the application menu, go to 'Actions'.
  4. From the drop-down, click 'Block Remote Input'.

¿Puedo finalizar una sesión en curso cuando se está accediendo a mi ordenador?

Yes, you can end an ongoing session when your computer is being remotely accessed. When a technician connects to your computer, a message appears on the bottom-right corner of the screen. You can end the session and restrict access to the remote computer by clicking 'End Session'.

Note: Ending a session will also remove the HelpDesk application from your computer.

Can I drag and drop files/folders between my local and remote computers?

Sí, puedes arrastrar y soltar múltiples archivos/carpetas entre tu ordenador local y remoto durante una sesión en curso. Selecciona los archivos/carpetas deseados del ordenador remoto y suéltalos en una ubicación específica de tu ordenador local, o viceversa. Puedes transferir archivos de forma segura a través de múltiples plataformas, por ejemplo, de Windows a Mac o viceversa.