#Google remote desktop on mac install#

The initial process seems lengthy, because you have to grant permission on both sides, but the process runs quicker once you get past that first hurdle.Ĭhrome Remote Desktop can connect any two computers over the internet, not just on the same network. Once you're finished, you simply click on the button that says Disconnect.You can also minimise Chrome on the Mac, but don't close it, otherwise the connection will be lost.

As with any remote desktop application, you can use your mouse and keyboard to move around, open applications, access features, create documents and do virtually anything else you want.

You should now see your Mac displayed in the Chrome browser on your PC.

Type in the access code generated on the Mac, and then click the Connect button.

At the Chrome Remote Desktop Beta Connect screen, click on the link to access a shared computer.

Click on the new Tab button, and click on the icon for the Chrome Remote Desktop again, the first time you run the extension, you'll need to grant permission for the extension to run.

You'll then receive an access code that must be entered on your PC in order to control your Mac write it down.

The next screen will prompt you to share the computer click on the Share This Computer button.

The next screen will ask for the necessary permissions for the extension to run click on the Allow Access button.

The first time you do this, you'll receive a message asking for authorisation click on the Continue button. After installation, launch Chrome on your Mac and click on the + button at the top to open a new tab you should see a page displaying any software and extensions that have been installed in Chrome - click on the one for Chrome Remote Desktop.

#Google remote desktop on mac install#

Download the Chrome Remote Desktop extension from its page at the Chrome web store, and install it on both computers.Install Google Chrome on both your PC and Mac if it's not already installed.