<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLet’s go through some general settings of TeamViewer before discussing different scenarios. This is imperative for anyone who is using TeamViewer for the first time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Download and Installation<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Visit the TeamViewer website and download the application for your device. There are versions for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Double-click on the downloaded file and follow the instructions that pop up to finish the installation process. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
2. Launch the Application<\/strong>: Once you have downloaded the application, you can simply launch TeamViewer. You will be assigned a unique ID and password that will be pretty handy when you remote connect to a computer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n3. Create a Free Account (Optional):<\/strong> If you like it easy, you can create a free account with TeamViewer. Then, you’ll easily manage all the devices and get more features such as unattended access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>How To Use TeamViewer?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nHere\u2019s a simple guide to get started using TeamViewer on your computer or mobile device:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Connect to a Remote Computer<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe main use of TeamViewer is remote control of a computer system from another location. Here’s how you can do it: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Obtain Partner’s ID and Password:<\/strong> Request the other party to give you his or her TeamViewer ID and password (located at the TeamViewer window). <\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Connect to the Remote Computer<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Run TeamViewer on your computer. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Paste the partner’s ID in the \u2018Partner ID\u2019 text box then click Connect. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A login prompt will then appear asking for the password. Type in the password and click login. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
3. Controlling the Remote Computer: <\/strong>After you set up the remote session, you can begin to control the remote computer as if you were sitting in front of it. You can open a few programs, install an application, or debug an issue for that matter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>File Transfer Between Computers<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nTeamViewer isn’t only for remote control; you could use it to transfer files between computers. To do so, you can follow these steps: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Start a File Transfer Session:<\/strong> When you have established a connection to the remote device, click on the top toolbar of the TeamViewer window on file transfer. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Select Files:<\/strong> You will have a file browser open. Choose files from your local machine and select the location where you would like the file to be transferred to in the remote computer. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Begin the Transfer:<\/strong> After you’ve chosen your files, select the Send button. The transfer will begin automatically, and you will be alerted when it is complete. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
You can share sensitive documents using TeamViewer. All file transfers are encrypted. That means you have a secure method to share private data with others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Offering Remote Support<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf you’re an IT support specialist, or even just trying to help a friend whose computer has problems, then TeamViewer is a perfect way to troubleshoot through <\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Begin a Remote Support Session<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Ask the individual to install TeamViewer and provide him with his ID and password. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Follow the steps of \u2018Connect to a Remote Computer<\/strong>\u2019 to\u202fconnect to his machine. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
2. Use of Support Tools<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n