====== Rustdesk ======

The open source alternative to TeamViewer

===== Client installation =====

[[https://rustdesk.com/docs/en/client/|Official instructions]]

Download Rustdesk client for your platform from [[https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/releases|Rustdesk Github]] and run it.

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Select "Install" button and follow installation procedure.

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Select any of 2 setup icons (tre dots on left of ID or pencil near one-time password) to enter settings.

Select "Network" page (left side menu) and click "Unlock network settings" on top of the page.

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Copy below text (into clipboard) and paste it by click on clipboard icon.

  9JSP3NESXJXMit0QO9keltyVx4WSVtyQGFkc3VnSJplSRRDTPJzKEpGRLJzN2JiOikXZrJCLi02bj5iYhxWLxlGaus2clRGdzVncv8iOzBHd0hmI6ISawFmIsIiI6ISehxWZyJCLi02bj5iYhxWLxlGaus2clRGdzVnciojI0N3boJye

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Click "Apply" button and exit "Settings" by clicking x near Settings tab (will appear only when mouse is over).

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Check status at bottom of screen (should be Green dot with Ready status).

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Enable access to wour computer by sharing ID and one-time password.

===== Set-up permanent password =====

Permanent password is needed for unattended access to your computer (assess to home computer from work).

Go-to **Settings - Security**

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**1. Unlock security settings**

**2. Set permanent password**

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**3. Enter password**

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Make sure that "Use both passwords" option is checked.

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Now you can access your computer from another client connected to the same Rustdesk server.