Best Free Remote Desktop Software in 2026

Yes, RustDesk has a session recording feature, enabling users to document sessions for review or training purposes.

To use Chrome Remote Desktop you should:

• Open Chrome and visit Chrome Remote Desktop website.
• Sign in with your google account.
• Under the “Set up Remote Access” section, click Turn on.
• Give a name to your computer and click next.
• Create a PIN for security and click start.

For unattended remote access, the license should be installed on the PC you will access remotely (the host machine).

This is the computer that stays on and accepts connections when you’re not present.

The PC you connect from usually does not need the license, just the client app.

So yes, it matters, license the always-on, unattended PC, not the one you carry with you. 

In most standard remote desktop configurations (like Windows Remote Desktop), only one user can access the computer at a time. However for multiple simultaneous connections, you would need to use a specialized version, such as Windows Server with Remote Desktop Services (RDS), or third-party software like Splashtop or TeamViewer, which supports multiple concurrent sessions.

To ensure your remote desktop session is private:

• Use strong passwords and enable multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Ensure the remote access software uses end-to-end encryption, like AES-256.
• Use a VPN to add an extra layer of security when accessing a remote machine over a public network.
• Disable clipboard sharing, file transfer, and other features unless necessary.
• Always log out or lock the remote machine at the end of your session to prevent unauthorized access.