TeamViewer Remote Control - Complete Guide

TeamViewer is a program that lets you remotely control another computer over the internet.

Common use cases:

• Remote work: Access your office PC from home

• Technical support: Troubleshoot issues remotely

• Family help: Assist parents with their PC

• Collaboration: Share your screen

• Server management

Key features:

• Easy installation

• Automatic firewall traversal

• 256-bit encryption

• Cross-platform (Windows, Mac, Linux, Mobile)

• Free for personal use

Alternatives:

• Chrome Remote Desktop

• AnyDesk

• Microsoft RDP

• Rsupport

TeamViewer remains the most stable and feature-rich option.

[Download]

1. Visit teamviewer.com

2. Click "Free Download"

3. Select Windows / Mac / Linux

4. Download TeamViewer_Setup.exe (20–30 MB)

**Important: Only download from the official website.**

[Installation]

1. Run the downloaded file

2. Choose installation type:

a) Full installation (recommended)

b) Set up unattended access

c) Run only (one-time use)

3. Select usage type:

• Personal use (free)

• Business use (paid)

4. Agree to terms → Next

5. Install (takes 1–2 minutes)

6. TeamViewer launches automatically when done

[Initial screen]

• Your ID: 9-digit number

• Password: 4-digit code

• Share these to allow remote access

[Letting someone control your PC]

1. Launch TeamViewer

2. Check your ID and password

3. Share them with the other person

4. Click "Allow"

5. The other person takes control

6. Disconnect when done

[Controlling another PC]

1. Launch TeamViewer

2. Enter the "Partner ID"

3. Click "Connect"

4. Enter the password

5. The other computer's screen appears

6. Control with your mouse and keyboard

7. Disconnect when finished

[Features during a session]

• File transfer

• Screen capture

• Remote reboot

• Chat

• Voice call

Unattended access lets you connect to a computer at any time, even without someone present on the other end.

**Important: This involves security risks. Only set up for people you fully trust.**

[Setup]

1. Launch TeamViewer

2. Click "Set up unattended access"

3. Enter a personal password (8+ characters)

4. Confirm the password

5. Click OK

6. You can now connect at any time

[Creating an account (recommended)]

1. Click "Create account"

2. Enter email and password

3. Verify your email

4. Sign in

Benefits of an account:

• Register multiple PCs

• Connect by PC name

• Cloud-saved connection logs

• Manage contact groups

[Auto-start]

• Options → General

• Check "Start TeamViewer with Windows"

• Allows access even after a reboot

[File Transfer]

1. Go to Files & Extras → Open File Transfer

2. Left panel: your PC, Right panel: remote PC

3. Select files → Send / Receive

4. Drag and drop is also supported

[Session Recording]

• Files & Extras → Start Session Recording

• Save your work process for later

• Useful for training or reproducing issues

[Multiple Monitors]

• View → Show monitors → All

[Display Quality]

• View → Quality

• Optimize speed (for slow connections)

• Optimize quality (for clarity)

• Automatic (recommended)

[Remote Printing]

• Print files from the remote PC to your local printer

• Paid feature

**Watch out for TeamViewer phishing scams!**

[What to watch out for]

1. Never share your ID/password with strangers

2. Be wary of impersonation calls from "banks" or "police":

• "We detected hacking on your computer"

• "Install this to process your refund"

→ These are ALL scams!

3. Refuse requests to install "TeamViewer Support" apps

4. Never do online banking during a remote session

5. Close the program after each session

[Strengthening security]

1. Use a strong password:

• 12+ characters, mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters

• Change it periodically

2. Enable two-factor authentication:

• Options → Security → Two-factor authentication

• Use Google Authenticator

3. Set up a whitelist:

• Only allow connections from specific IDs

4. Review connection logs:

• Check for any suspicious access

5. Close after use:

• Exit TeamViewer when not needed

6. Be careful on shared PCs:

• Use "Run only" mode

• Do not set up unattended access

[Cannot connect]

• Allow TeamViewer through your firewall/antivirus

• Check your internet connection

• Update TeamViewer (on both sides)

• Restart your router

• Disable VPN

[Slow connection]

• View → Quality → Optimize Speed

• Lower the screen resolution

• Close unnecessary programs (on both sides)

• Use a wired connection

["Commercial use suspected" message]

If you see this on a free account:

• Contact support if it is personal use

• Purchase a license if you are using it for business

• Frequent connections can trigger automatic detection

[Free alternatives]

1. Chrome Remote Desktop

2. AnyDesk

3. Microsoft RDP

4. Rsupport

[Paid vs. Free]

Paid plan extras:

• Commercial use

• Simultaneous multiple connections

• VPN

• Online meetings (up to 300 participants)

For personal use, the free plan is more than enough.