Chrome Remote Desktop
Google's free tool for reaching your own computers remotely or sharing your screen for support, run from the Chrome browser with a Google account.
Chrome Remote Desktop is Google's free tool for reaching your own computers remotely or sharing your screen so someone can help you. It runs from the Chrome browser and needs a Google account. Google lists it as free and publishes no paid plans.
The easiest free option for personal remote access, with few controls for business use.
Google's free browser-based remote access and screen sharing tool.
For reaching your own computer or helping a relative, Chrome Remote Desktop is hard to beat on cost and setup time. It is deliberately simple: Google documents PIN access, one-time support codes and mobile apps, and little else. Teams that need logs, user roles or many devices should look at a dedicated support product.
No cost, quick setup in the browser and apps for Android and iOS.
Needs a Google account, offers few admin controls, and support comes only from help articles and a community forum.
Which Chrome Remote Desktop mode to use
| You want to | Go to | How it connects |
|---|---|---|
| Reach your own computer later | remotedesktop.google.com/access | Set up the computer once, then connect with your PIN |
| Let someone help you now | remotedesktop.google.com/support | Generate a one-time code; you approve the helper and reconfirm every 30 minutes |
| Help someone who sent you a code | remotedesktop.google.com/support | Enter their code under Give Support |
From Google's Chrome Remote Desktop help article, checked 4 October 2026.
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