By Ellie / Last Updated March 10, 2023

Does TeamViewer support unattended access?

 

Does TeamViewer support unattended access that would allow me to remotely access my office computer from home when there’s no one in the office?”

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Yes! TeamViewer’s remote access solution enables you to set up an unattended remote access connection, providing you with permanent log-on capabilities whenever you require. This is particularly convenient for people who carry out remote work very often, for example, remote into work PC from home.

How to set up TeamViewer remote access unattended computers

The point is how does TeamViewer remote access unattended computers? Don’t worry. Follow the steps below to learn how to setup unattended access remote computer on TeamViewer.

Step 1. On TeamViewer main interface, click Options > Security. Under Unattended Access, find Grant easy access, then click Configure.

Unattended Access

Step 2. Enter your TeamViewer account.

Grant Easy Access

Step 3. If you have not added the device as a trusted device to your account, you’ll receive the following error.

Error

Step 4. You’ll receive an email. Click Add to trusted devices on this email.

Add to Trusted Device

Step 5. Click Trust.

Trust

Step 6. Then tick Grant xxx Easy Access. TeamViewer remote access unattended computers have been enabled on this device now. You can access this host without a password through your account.

Grant Account

Bonus tip: An easier way to remotely access unattended computers

TeamViewer provides free unattended access services. However, its free version has limitations. The first limitation is that TeamViewer will block your connections if it suspects you are using it for commercial use. The second limitation is that some features are unavailable in the free version, for example, multiple remote sessions.

So, you may need a TeamViewer alternative. We highly recommend the free remote access software AnyViewer. AnyViewer provides users with free unattended remote access. Besides, AnyViewer is much easier to set up. What’s more, AnyViewer is free for 2 concurrent remote sessions, while TeamViewer only supports 1.

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Step 1. On both computers, download, install, and launch AnyViewer. Go to Log in on the Controller computer, and then click Sign up (if you have already signed up on its official website, you can log in directly).

Log in AnyViewer

Step 2. Fill out the signup form.

Sign Up for AnyViewer

Step 3. You should now see that you have successfully logged into AnyViewer. Your device will be assigned to the account to which you have logged in automatically.

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Step 4. Sign in with the same AnyViewer account on both computers, then click the One-click control for unattended remote access.

Connect to My Devices

Notes:✎...
It is recommended to upgrade your account to a Professional or Enterprise plan. What can a professional or enterprise plan brings to you:
More devices will be allowed to assign to the same account for unattended access.
More connection channels for more devices to be able to start remote connection at the same time.
One device can connect to more devices simultaneously.
Black the remote PC screen and disable the remote keyboard & mouse click to protect privacy.
Transfer 1TB files at 10 MB/s.

 

Conclusion

How does TeamViewer remote access unattended computers? This post primarily introduces how to remote access unattended computer on TeamViewer. But we suggest you use AnyViewer. Why? Because AnyViewer is easier to set up and provides more features for free users.