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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. '저장'을 클릭합니다.

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?

수정하려면,

  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. '저장'을 클릭합니다.
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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. 클릭 .

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.

세션을 녹화합니다,

  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. 이동 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. 시스템 환경설정을 열고 '보안 및 개인정보 보호' 창으로 이동합니다.
  2. Select 'Accessibility'.
  3. 클릭 변경을 허용하기 위해 시스템 인증을 제공합니다.
  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. 시스템 환경설정을 열고 '보안 및 개인정보 보호' 창으로 이동합니다.
  2. '화면 녹화'를 선택합니다.
  3. 클릭 변경을 허용하기 위해 시스템 인증을 제공합니다.
  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. 오른쪽 상단에 표시된 사용자 아이디를 클릭하고 '내 계정'을 클릭합니다.
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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.

원격 컴퓨터의 데스크톱 화면을 내 로컬 컴퓨터 창에 맞도록 크기를 조정할 수 있나요?

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.

Windows의 경우:

로컬 컴퓨터 창에서 원격 컴퓨터 데스크톱 화면의 크기를 조정합니다,

  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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Mac의 경우:

로컬 컴퓨터 창에서 원격 컴퓨터 데스크톱 화면의 크기를 조정합니다,

  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'.

원격 컴퓨터의 여러 모니터를 전환할 수 있나요?

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

Windows의 경우,

  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.

Mac의 경우,

  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. 클릭 를 클릭하여 여러 모니터 간에 전환할 수 있습니다.

원격 컴퓨터의 단일 모니터를 볼 수도 있습니다. 애플리케이션 메뉴에서 '보기'로 이동하여 필요한 모니터를 클릭하면 해당 개별 모니터를 볼 수 있습니다. 여기에서 개별 모니터의 화면 해상도를 변경할 수도 있습니다.

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.

원격 세션 중에 채팅을 할 수 있나요?

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

채팅을 시작하려면 다음과 같이 하세요,

  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.

원격 컴퓨터 화면에 메모를 할 수 있나요? 가능하다면 어떻게 하나요?

예, '스티커 메모' 기능을 사용하면 원격 컴퓨터 화면에 메모를 남길 수 있습니다.

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.

원격 세션 중에 화이트보드를 사용하려면 어떻게 해야 하나요?

화이트보드를 사용하면 세션 중에 원격 화면에 그림을 그려 효과적으로 협업할 수 있습니다.

화이트보드를 사용하려면,

  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. '화이트보드'를 클릭합니다. 화이트보드 패널이 화면에 나타납니다.

다음 옵션 중에서 선택할 수 있습니다:

  • 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

원격 컴퓨터에서 음악을 재생하고 동영상을 볼 수 있나요?

예, 로컬 컴퓨터에서 원격 컴퓨터로 음악을 재생하고 동영상을 시청할 수 있습니다.

  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.

원격 세션 중에 원격 컴퓨터에서 키보드 단축키(예: Ctrl + C)를 사용할 수 있나요?

예, 원격 세션 중에 '키 조합 보내기' 기능을 활성화하여 원격 컴퓨터에서 키보드 단축키(예: Ctrl + C)를 사용할 수 있습니다.

활성화합니다,

  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'.

파트너 컴퓨터 화면을 잠글 수 있나요?

예, 원격 세션 중에 파트너 컴퓨터 화면을 잠글 수 있습니다.

잠그려면,

  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.

Ctrl+Alt+Del 명령을 보내려면 다음과 같이 하세요,

  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'.

원격 컴퓨터의 키보드와 마우스 입력을 차단할 수 있나요?

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.

원격 입력을 차단합니다,

  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'.

내 컴퓨터에 접속 중일 때 진행 중인 세션을 종료할 수 있나요?

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?

예, 진행 중인 세션 중에 로컬 컴퓨터와 원격 컴퓨터 간에 여러 파일/폴더를 끌어다 놓을 수 있습니다. 원격 컴퓨터에서 원하는 파일/폴더를 선택하여 로컬 컴퓨터의 특정 위치로 끌어다 놓거나 그 반대로 끌어다 놓을 수 있습니다. Windows에서 Mac으로 또는 그 반대로 여러 플랫폼 간에 파일을 안전하게 전송할 수 있습니다.