Remote desktop: control the Octop host

Open the host desktop in your browser and click, type, and use apps as if you were sitting at the machine.

Remote desktop shows the Octop host’s screen in the browser so you can click, drag, and type. Use it when you need the full desktop — not just the built-in browser or terminal.

Control → Remote Desktop → Server

This page is for administrators. If you do not see it, ask an admin.

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Connect

1. Open Server

   In the sidebar, open Remote Desktop, then select the Server tab.

2. Check the environment

   Click Check. If something is missing, follow the dialog to install it.

   • On a Linux server with no graphical session, Octop can install a virtual desktop for you. Enterprise Linux 10 and newer cannot install that desktop.
   • On macOS, grant Screen Recording and Accessibility to the app or terminal that runs Octop, then restart Octop and click Recheck.
   • On Windows, Octop captures the host screen directly.
3. Connect and control

   Click Connect. Use the canvas like a normal desktop. You can change Resolution and Frame rate, send shortcuts such as App menu, Terminal, or Files, and enter Fullscreen.

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Limits

Up to three people can be connected at the same time. If you see a limit warning, close another session and try again.

To control a phone instead, see Remote phone. Browser and terminal stay on Workbench.