Restrict access - TeamViewer Support
<main> <article class="userContent"> <p>In general, it is only possible to make a connection to a device</p><ul><li>if the<strong> TeamViewer ID and the associated password</strong> is known or </li><li>if the access is confirmed via <strong>Easy Access</strong> or </li><li>the connection partner <strong>confirmed the access manually</strong>.</li></ul><p>If non of the above points is given, it is <strong>not </strong>possible to access a device. </p><p>Depending on where you want to restrict access - locally or on the remote device - please make sure to make the setting on your TeamViewer of the remote device (locally or during a remote session)</p><h3 data-id="important%3A-do-not-share-your-id-and-password-with-a-person-you-do-not-know-or-trust.">⚠Important: Do not share your ID and password with a person you do not know or trust.</h3><p>You can also restrict access to your computer in different ways. Depending on how you want to restrict access and to what extent, choose one of the following options:</p><p><br></p><h3></h3><h2 data-id="restrict-access-via-block-and-allowlist">Restrict access via Block and Allowlist</h2><p>You can <strong>restrict access to specific devices or persons </strong>via the Block and Allowlist. </p><p>The Blocklist allows you to deny incoming connections for specific TeamViewer IDs or accounts.</p><p>The Allowlist enables you to define specific TeamViewer IDs or accounts that are exclusively allowed for connections. </p><p>💡<strong>Hint: </strong>Everyone not being on the Allowlist is automatically denied to connect.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/Y7SI2R52J7XW/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/Y7SI2R52J7XW/image.png" alt="image.png" height="746" width="1100" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p>Find a detailed description of how to setup the Block and Allowlist and more information here:</p><div class="js-embed embedResponsive" data-embedjson="{"body":"This article applies to all TeamViewer users. General You have the possibility to restrict remote access to your device by using the Block and Allowlist feature in the TeamViewer full version and the TeamViewer Host. You can find the feature easily by clicking in your TeamViewer full version on the Gear icon (⚙) in the…","photoUrl":"https:\/\/us.v-cdn.net\/6032394\/uploads\/QOC82OVO5T1G\/share-image-community-links-287-29.png","url":"https:\/\/community.teamviewer.com\/English\/kb\/articles\/29739-block-and-allowlist","embedType":"link","name":"Block and allowlist - TeamViewer Support"}"> <a href="https://community.teamviewer.com/English/kb/articles/29739-block-and-allowlist" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc"> https://community.teamviewer.com/English/kb/articles/29739-block-and-allowlist </a> </div><p><br></p><h3 data-id="-1"></h3><h2 data-id="restrict-access-control-for-incoming-connections">Restrict Access Control for incoming connections</h2><p>You can <strong>restrict access control for incoming connections </strong>via the Advanced TeamViewer Settings under<strong> </strong>the<strong> gear</strong> icon<strong> (⚙)</strong> → <strong>Options </strong>→ <strong>Advanced </strong>→ <strong>Advanced Settings for connections to this computer</strong> → <strong>Access Control</strong></p><p>Choose between <em>Full access</em>, <em>Confirm all</em>, <em>View and Show, Custom Settings</em> or <em>deny</em> any incoming remote control connection.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/GZ4XVGF2QLUP/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/GZ4XVGF2QLUP/image.png" alt="image.png" height="745" width="1100" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><h3 data-id="-2"> </h3><h2 data-id="restrict-access-control-for-outgoing-connections">Restrict Access Control for outgoing connections</h2><p>You can <strong>restrict access control for outgoing connections </strong>via the Advanced TeamViewer Settings under the<strong> gear</strong> icon<strong> (⚙)</strong> → <strong>Options </strong>→ <strong>Advanced </strong>→ <strong>Advanced Settings for connections to other computers</strong> → <strong>Access Control</strong></p><p>Choose between <em>Full access</em>, <em>Confirm all</em>, <em>View and Show, Custom Settings</em> or <em>deny</em> any outgoing remote control connection.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/PO6WEZXO4Z8F/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/PO6WEZXO4Z8F/image.png" alt="image.png" height="745" width="1100" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><h3 data-id="-3"></h3><h2 data-id="deny-connections-from-outside-your-network">Deny connections from outside your network</h2><p>Another option is to <strong>deny connections from outside your network</strong>. With this you are only allowing incoming LAN connections.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/3C7X2G1IWHFH/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/3C7X2G1IWHFH/image.png" alt="image.png" height="745" width="1100" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><h3 data-id="-4"></h3><h2 data-id="conditional-access">Conditional Access</h2><p>With Conditional Access, you can enforce Remote Access Rights to prevent unauthorized activities and align with security policies</p><p>Control TeamViewer usage and access rights throughout your organization using a rules engine you configure within the Management Console. This conditional access provides an additional layer of security for your corporate network.</p><p>TeamViewer customers with a TeamViewer Enterprise/Tensor license and Conditional Access AddOn can use the Conditional access feature. Read more here: </p><div class="js-embed embedResponsive" data-embedjson="{"body":"This article applies to all TeamViewer customers with a TeamViewer Enterprise\/Tensor license and Conditional Access AddOn or Tensor Pro or Unlimited licenses. General This page is a short introduction to the different parts of Conditional Access and its configuration. While block- and allowlist cover incoming connections,…","photoUrl":"https:\/\/us.v-cdn.net\/6032394\/uploads\/QOC82OVO5T1G\/share-image-community-links-287-29.png","url":"https:\/\/community.teamviewer.com\/English\/kb\/articles\/57261-get-started-conditional-access","embedType":"link","name":"Conditional Access - TeamViewer Support"}"> <a href="https://community.teamviewer.com/English/kb/articles/57261-get-started-conditional-access" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc"> https://community.teamviewer.com/English/kb/articles/57261-get-started-conditional-access </a> </div><p><br></p><h3 data-id="-5"></h3><h2 data-id="completely-prevent-any-access">Completely prevent any access </h2><p>To <strong>completely prevent any access</strong> with ID and password, exit TeamViewer in the taskbar.</p><p>Any incoming or outgoing connections are no longer possible.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/lithium_attachments/1017i115878E311CBA9BB.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/lithium_attachments/1017i115878E311CBA9BB.jpg" alt="User: "exit_TeamViewer.png"" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p> </article> </main>
