Establish Mac remote desktop connection
Mac Desktops can now be accessed in an instant with Zoho Assist. Assist will allow you to initiate remote support or screen sharing sessions with your customers anytime, anywhere. All you have to do is to log in to your Zoho account, start a session, and share the details with the designated customer. Once the customer joins the session, you will be able to access and control their Mac desktop. Learn more
How to access Mac remote desktops from anywhere
Step 1. Getting started
To get started, signup for Zoho Assist with your email address, or if you're already a Zoho user, click on Access Zoho Assist to get started. For first time users, we offer a 15-day trial with all our enterprise features. After 15 days, Zoho Assist remains free for personal use.
Step 2. Initiating a remote support session
You can initiate a remote support session, click Start Now, or click Schedule to conduct a session at a convenient time. After initiating a remote assistance for Mac session, there are three ways you can invite a person at the remote end.
Step 3. Connecting to the remote desktop
Upon receiving the invite, your customer can join the session through one of the methods mentioned in Step 2, and install the lightweight agent to give you complete access to the Mac remote desktop.
Click here to read more about how you can connect to remote desktop through an on-demand remote support session or an unattended access session.
Can I connect to Mac remote Desktop from Windows?
Step 1. Open a browser on your Windows device and navigate to assist.zoho.com.
Step 2. Sign in to your Zoho Assist account, if you are an existing user.
Step 3. If you are a first time user, register for our 15-day free trial program to use Assist.
Step 4. To initiate a remote support session, click the Start Now button on the home page.
Step 5. Share the session details with your remote end user.
Step 6. Once your end user joins the session, you will have complete access to their Mac remote desktop.
How to establish a safe and secure connection to access remote mac desktops from other devices?
Step 1. Launch a web browser from your device.
Step 2. Go to assist.zoho.com and log in to your account using your credentials.
Step 3. Click the Start Now button to initiate a remote access and control session.
Step 4. You can also schedule sessions using the Schedule option on the same page.
Step 5. The session ID and other details can then be shared with your customer so they can join the session.
Step 6. You will be able to control your customer's Mac desktop remotely once they join the session using the shared details.
Remote desktop connection: Mac to Mac
Step 1. To connect to a Mac remote desktop from a different Mac device, open a browser from your Mac system.
Step 2. Log in to your Zoho Assist account.
Step 3. You can use the Start Now button to initiate a session, or the Schedule button to schedule a remote support session.
Step 4. Share the session details with your customer. This will enable them to join the session and provide remote access to their Mac desktop.
Apps for mac remote desktop - Ensure faster issue resolution with our technician and customer apps.
If you are a support technician who isn't keen on working from a browser, Zoho Assist, best remote desktop for Mac gives you an option to run support sessions from the application. Technicians can download our application and start using Zoho Assist right from there to remotely access and control Mac desktops. Your customers on a remote Mac desktop can also download our customer app to join sessions faster.
Customize your Mac remote desktop software
One of the best-known taglines of Mac OS is "It just works," this tagline is true in most cases and the primary reason for users to root for Mac OS. However, if something were to go wrong on a Mac desktop, users would have no clue and are in desperate need of help. The troubleshooting process can be stalled at important points because of installation and compatibility issues. Zoho Assist's remote desktop for Mac is an obvious choice to bypass these compatibility issues because the cloud-based technology that it runs on leaves you with no installation hassles. If you are a remote technician who requires remote access from Mac to PC, all you need to have is a browser to start working on a MacOS remote desktop. Click here for a step by step guide to access and troubleshoot a Mac remote desktop.
Key features of a Mac remote desktop software
To take a remote technician's help to solve issues on a Mac desktop is a time-saving idea! But, remote technicians have many problems to contend with on a daily basis and have to accelerate troubleshooting to resolve more issues. Here are some of the features that Zoho Assist's Mac remote access software offers technicians to increase their efficiency.
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Reboot and reconnect
Restart a remote computer to fix a frozen or unresponsive screen without losing control.
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Instant chat
Exchange messages with your customers during a session to communicate smoothly then and there
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Multi-monitor navigation
Switch between monitors of a mac remote desktop with ease.
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Invite technicians
Ask colleagues with different skills to help you during remote support sessions
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Swap Screen
During a remote session, technicians can broadcast their screen to the customer by reversing the shared screen.
Tailor-made Remote desktop software for Mac
Big corporations are often hesitant to support their clients from an app with another company's brand. Zoho Assist offers you rebranding options so you can use your company's name, logo, favicon, and a customized portal URL. You can also customize the emails sent to customers and configure the sender's email address, along with reply-to and CC email addresses. This way, your customers know who they're talking to every step of the way. Learn more.
System requirements for MacOS remote desktop software
Zoho Assist - Best Mac remote control software is compatible with most versions of Mac. Please check our system requirements guide for more details regarding compatibility.
To conduct remote support / unattended access sessions:
Mac OS 10.6 and above
To join a remote support session - Customer end:
Mac OS 10.9 and above
To set up unattended access - Remote computer end:
Mac OS 10.9 and above
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Mac remote desktop?
Remote Desktop for Mac offered by Assist will enable remote access connections across the globe instantly. With this reliable tool and its enhanced features, you can resolve customer issues and install updates in the Mac desktop anytime required.
How to connect to Mac remote desktop?
With Zoho Assist, you can initiate a remote support session and share the details with the customer to help them join the session. Upon the customer joining the session, the technicians will be able use the options in the menu bar to resolve any errors or issues.
Which is the best remote desktop connection tool for Mac?
Zoho Assist is a highly reliable remote Mac desktop tool that will allow you to access and troubleshoot issues in a Mac computer in no time.
Does Zoho Assist offer multiple packages?
Yes, Zoho Assist offers several packages including the free package and you can go with a package that better suits your business requirements. To know more about the different editions we offer, click here.
Try Zoho Assist, a mac remote desktop software, at no cost.
If you're still not convinced about the real-time working capabilities of Zoho Assist, you can give it a shot by trying out our 15-day free trial. During the trial period, you can work with all the features with an unlimited number of technicians and unattended computers.
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