Remote Desktop Plus Pricing, Features, and Real-World Use Cases

How to Set Up Remote Desktop Plus in 10 Minutes

Setting up Remote Desktop Plus quickly lets you access another computer securely and efficiently. This guide assumes you have administrative access on both machines and a basic internet connection. Follow these steps to complete setup in about 10 minutes.

0. Prep (1 minute)

• Download installer: On both the local and remote machines, download the Remote Desktop Plus installer from the vendor’s official site.
• Gather credentials: Have admin username/password for the remote machine and any license key handy.

1. Install Remote Desktop Plus (3 minutes)

1. Run the installer on the remote machine.
2. Choose the default options unless you need a custom install path.
3. When prompted, enable “Install as service” (ensures unattended access).
4. Complete installation and reboot if required.
5. Repeat installation on the local machine if the product requires a companion client.

2. Configure Unattended Access & Account (2 minutes)

1. Open Remote Desktop Plus on the remote machine.
2. Create or sign in to the product account.
3. Enable Unattended Access and set a strong access password or PIN.
4. Optionally register the machine with the account for easy discovery.

3. Set Network & Security Options (2 minutes)

• Firewall: Allow Remote Desktop Plus through the system firewall (the app may prompt to create rules).
• Router/NAT (if necessary): Prefer using the vendor’s cloud relay (no router changes). If you need direct access, set a fixed internal IP and forward the required port on your router.
• Encryption: Ensure end-to-end encryption is enabled in settings.
• Two-factor: Turn on two-factor authentication for the account if available.

4. Connect from the Local Machine (1 minute)

1. Open the Remote Desktop Plus client on your local machine.
2. Sign in to the same account and locate the remote machine in the device list.
3. Click Connect and enter the access password/PIN.
4. Accept any security prompts on the remote machine if needed.

5. Quick Post-Setup Checks (1 minute)

• Verify clipboard, file transfer, and screen resolution settings.
• Test remote restart and reconnection.
• Save the remote’s connection profile for rapid access later.

Troubleshooting quick tips

• Connection fails: confirm both machines are online and signed in, check firewall rules, and restart the service.
• Poor performance: reduce remote display quality and disable clipboard/file sync.
• Can’t find device: ensure the remote client is registered to the same account and that “unattended” is enabled.

That’s it—Remote Desktop Plus should now be ready for secure, convenient remote access.