Frequently Asked Questions

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Is RemoteDesk free?

Every install gets 30 days with every feature unlocked, with no card and no account. After the trial RemoteDesk keeps working, but a session ends after one minute and the next one can start two hours later. A licence key removes both limits.

What exactly happens when my 30-day trial ends?

Nothing is deleted and nothing is locked. Your RemoteDesk ID, address book and settings stay as they are. Sessions simply become time-limited: one minute of connected time, then a two-hour wait before the next session. Enter a licence key in Settings → Licence and the limits lift immediately.

Can I reinstall to get another free trial?

No. The trial is tracked per computer on our servers, not in a file on your machine, so reinstalling (or moving the app to another folder, or clearing its data) lands you back on the same countdown. If you genuinely need more time to evaluate, ask support and we can extend it.

How do I buy and activate a licence?

Request a key on the Buy a licence page. When it arrives, open RemoteDesk, go to Settings → Licence, paste the key and press Activate. The key covers a set number of computers; activating it on a new machine needs one of the old ones released first, which we do for you.

Do I need to open ports on my router?

No. RemoteDesk connects peer-to-peer through NAT, and falls back to a TURN relay when a direct path is not possible.

How is my session protected?

Media and input are encrypted end-to-end with AES-256. The signaling server only helps the two devices find each other; it cannot read the session.

Can I run everything on my own servers?

Yes. The signaling server and TURN relay are both self-hostable - see the Self-Hosted page.

Does it work across different operating systems?

Yes. A Windows machine can control a Mac, an Android phone can view a Linux desktop, and so on.

What happens if my internet drops mid-session?

The client keeps a heartbeat with the server and reconnects automatically when the network returns.

Can I access a computer nobody is sitting at?

Yes - set a permanent password under unattended access and install RemoteDesk as a service.

How do I remove RemoteDesk?

Uninstall it like any other app (Settings -> Apps on Windows). The helper service is removed with it.