When would you use this?
Faculty or staff members working remotely may need access to GoToMyPC. The software allows its users to securely remote into a computer from another computer.
Instructions:
- Request remote access to GoToMyPC through IT.
- Wait until you receive an email with information on how to set up your account. When you receive it, set up your account with your FSU email credentials.
- Log into the GoToMyPC website on your host computer (the computer you want to connect to from home).
- From the My Computers section, click Download installer.
5. Click the Install GoToMyPC button.
6. Follow the installer prompts that pop-up.
7. Restart the host computer.
8. After restarting, go back to the installer and type in your GoToMyPC account information.
9. Set up a nickname for the host computer. This should be set as a name you will recognize, such as the location of the computer.
9. Set up an access code for the host computer. This is a separate password from your GoToMyPC login credentials.
10. Click Finish
Connecting to the Host Computer
1. Log into the GoToMyPC website with your non-host computer
2. From the My Computers section, locate your host computer and click the Connect button to the right of it.
3. Type in the access code you created earlier.
4. A new window will open that will allow you to control your host computer. To end the session, close the window.
Environment/Applies To:
Windows 10, GoToMyPC
Additional Information:
If it disconnects suddenly, check if the host computer has fallen asleep or been turned off. It is recommended that you set your host computer to never fall asleep.
