> ## Documentation Index
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# Remote Access

> Guide to using the remote access feature for devices within the organization

<Card>
  **Use Cases:**

  * Provide rapid technical assistance remotely, reducing the need to move between locations.
  * Troubleshoot and resolve incidents immediately upon detection without on-site presence.
  * Perform remote software installations and updates.
  * Monitor security status and ensure compliance with organizational policies.
</Card>

To request to start a remote access session, follow these steps:

<Steps>
  <Step title={<>On the "Device" page, click the <code>{'\u22EE'}</code> button next to the target device {'\u2192'} select <code>Remote access</code>.</>}>
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/cystack/NwFcT4Q52zfPNCn3/images/endpoint/en-remote-access-device-menu-remote.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=NwFcT4Q52zfPNCn3&q=85&s=c5d72072ec5b62fc2b6576c5bcaf63bb" alt="remote-access-device-menu-remote" style={{display: 'block', margin: '0 auto'}} width="656" height="584" data-path="images/endpoint/en-remote-access-device-menu-remote.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title={<>In the pop-up window, follow the instructions to install the RustDesk application (the remote desktop software required for the feature).</>}>
    <Note>This step can be skipped if RustDesk is already installed on the device.</Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title={<>Initiate the remote access request:</>}>
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/cystack/NwFcT4Q52zfPNCn3/images/endpoint/en-remote-access-request.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=NwFcT4Q52zfPNCn3&q=85&s=3ba49062ca9665bdfc16e3470cfe6abf" alt="remote-access-request" style={{display: 'block', margin: '0 auto'}} width="1108" height="576" data-path="images/endpoint/en-remote-access-request.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title={<>On the target device, the user must click <code>Agree</code> to authorize the connection.</>}>
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/cystack/NwFcT4Q52zfPNCn3/images/endpoint/en-remote-access-response.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=NwFcT4Q52zfPNCn3&q=85&s=a71a06a7d28ed32242313a6ec36313b7" alt="remote-access-response" style={{display: 'block', margin: '0 auto'}} width="2048" height="1365" data-path="images/endpoint/en-remote-access-response.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title={<>The <code>ID</code> and <code>access code</code> will be displayed on the administrator's screen. Enter these credentials into RustDesk to establish the connection and perform the necessary remote operations.</>} />
</Steps>
