How to Access Your Work Computer from Home

Thứ bảy - 27/04/2024 00:20
Accessing your work computer from home is more complex than accessing your home computer from another machine. Most companies have security measures in place to prevent anyone from accessing resources from outside the company network. If...
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Accessing your work computer from home is more complex than accessing your home computer from another machine. Most companies have security measures in place to prevent anyone from accessing resources from outside the company network. If you want to access your work computer you need your company to grant you remote access to the network through a piece of software called a virtual private network, or VPN.

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Setting Up VPN on your Work Computer

  1. Step 1 Request to have remote access to your work computer.
    Many companies require permission to access the VPN. Call your IT (Information Technology) department or visit the IT website of your company to apply for access.
    • Depending on the nature of your job and your company's Internet security policies, the IT department might be able to assist you immediately.
    • If the IT department requires supervisor permission, contact your supervisor and have him/her make the request on your behalf.
    • You will probably need to provide your username and password to request access.
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Getting Remote Access without an IT Department

  1. Step 4 Enable remote access to your computer.
    Create a Google Account if you do not already have one. Open a new tab in Google Chrome, click "Apps" under the Chrome search bar, and open the Chrome Remote Desktop app. In the "My Computers" box, click "Get Started," and then click "enable remote connections." You will then need to Install the Chrome Remote Host Service.[9]
    • If you are using Windows, enter a PIN (that you choose) and then click "Yes" to install the host service. The host service will download and install automatically. After it has been installed, confirm your Google Account and enter your PIN again. The computer that you enabled should now be listed under "My Computers." You will need administrative privileges to install the host service on the computer.[10]
    • If you are using a Mac, Chrome will begin the downloading an installation .dmg. Click "Save," and then click "chrome remote desktop.dmg" in the download bar. Use your Finder to locate and then double click the "Chrome Remote Desktop.mpkg." Follow all of the prompts to complete the installation, and then return to Chrome and click "OK." Enter and confirm your PIN and click "OK." A systems preference dialog will appear, and you will need to confirm your account and PIN. When you are finished, "Remote connections for this computer have been enabled" should appear. Click "OK" and the computer you enabled should be under "My Computers" now.[11]
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Warnings

  • Do not attempt to access your company's network or your work computer without the knowledge of your IT department or your company's consent. Depending on your company's electronic policies, doing could result in termination and possibly prosecution.
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