This article applies to all TeamViewer free users and customers with a Remote Access or Business, Premium, Corporate or Tensor plan.
General
TeamViewer is software that can be used for remote access, online collaboration, and digital networking.
The software is available in different versions and different modules and works on a wide range of platforms and operating systems.
📌Note: Screenshots are taken on Windows operating systems. The entire feature set specified here, unless otherwise stated, relates to the Windows version. For the exact functionality of other versions, refer to the respective test version for Mac / Linux / iOS / Android / Chrome OS.
TeamViewer full version
Description
The TeamViewer full version is the main product of the TeamViewer software and can be used for various scenarios and includes the largest set of features to connect to partners, accept incoming connection requests, start or join meetings, transfer files or use the chat feature.
Environment
The full version is classically being used by the person who is starting or establishing a TeamViewer connection.
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The TeamViewer full version is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
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The Remote Control tab
The Remote Control tab is divided into the following areas:
Allow Remote Control, Unattended Access, and Control Remote Computer
Allow Remote Control
In this area, you will find your TeamViewer ID and your temporary password.
📌Note: If you share this information with your partner, he or she will be able to connect to your computer.
By clicking on the three dots in Your ID field a context menu will appear for changing the temporary (random) password, for copying it to the clipboard (Windows copy & paste function) or for seeing/copying your fingerprint.
Unattended Access
This area gives you a quick and brief overview of the current status of unattended access. Additionally, you can enable and disable the following settings with a single click:
- Start TeamViewer with Windows
- Grant Easy Access
📌Note: Grant easy access requires an account assignment.
Further reading
All about passwords
Control Remote Computer
To control a computer remotely, enter its ID in the Partner ID. In addition, various connection modes are available:
- Remote control: Control your partner's computer or work together on a single computer.
- File transfer: Transfer files from or to your partner's computer.
- VPN: Create a virtual private network with your partner. (*not displayed in the screenshot above)
The Meeting tab
The Meeting tab is divided into the following areas: Host Meeting, and Join Meeting.
Start Meeting
In the upper left area for Host Meeting, you can start an Online Meeting with TeamViewer. You can also schedule meetings for later or recurrent use and start scheduled meetings.
Schedule meeting
Underneath the Start button, you see the Schedule Button to schedule your meetings. There are several options available.
My meetings
📌Note: To use this feature, you need to be signed in with your TeamViewer account.
In the My Meetings window, you can create new meetings, start, edit and delete a scheduled meeting or invite people to your scheduled meetings. These meetings will be available in all TeamViewer full versions, where you sign in with your TeamViewer account.
Schedule a meeting
Click the Button Scheduler to schedule a new meeting.
In the My Meetings window, you can schedule a meeting for a specific project or topic by clicking on New Meeting.... You can define a subject for the meeting, the date and time for the start and end of the meeting and the respective time zone. Additionally, you can generate a password for this specific meeting and save the meeting for later reuse by clicking on Save. This makes sense if this meeting is taking place recurrently with the same people at the same time.
Configure Audio Conferencing
You can predefine your preferred conference call mode by going to the settings in your client (upper left corner --> Extras --> Options --> Audio conferencing --> Configure). You can choose between:
- Phone
- Voice over IP
If you are choosing Phone as conference mode, you can define, if you would like to use TeamViewer conference data or your own custom conference data.
Join Meeting
In the upper right area for Meeting, you can enter a Meeting ID.
The Meeting ID is a unique number that is being created individually for every meeting and serves for joining meetings. To join a running meeting as a participant, simply click on the button Join after typing in the correct meeting ID.
📌Note: The "m" and the dashes in the meeting ID will appear automatically.
The Computers & Contacts tab
In the Computers & Contacts tab, you can centrally manage computer and contact data of TeamViewer connection partners. You can see at a glance which computer or contact is available and you can start a meeting directly.
Computers & Contacts also offers other useful functions similar to an instant messenger.
The Computers & Contacts list is linked to your TeamViewer account. This means that your contact information is not tied to a specific computer but is stored in a central location. This lets you access your contacts from any computer running TeamViewer.
After being signed in with your TeamViewer Account, you can see all your groups and saved computers and contacts. Via the Computers & contacts tab you can start different actions:
- See your computers and contacts online
- Send messages to your contacts using the Group Chat, Offline Messages or blocklist contacts for chat.
- Access and manage your computers and contacts from anywhere in the world.
- Use Remote Management capabilities
- Use servicecamp capabilities
- Share groups
- Predefine connection settings for individual computers, contacts, and groups.
- Add remote computer
- Add contact
- Add new group
- Search for Nearby contacts and computers (in the same network)
- Open the Management Console
- Open the service queue
- Create session codes
- Quickly set up a connection without the need to enter connection information.
- Start a remote control session
- Start a file transfer
- Send a file
- Start a presentation
- Start a video call
The Computers & contacts tab - when being logged in
The Chat tab
The chat tab allows you to communicate with the contacts in your Computers & contacts list via text messages. From the chat tab, you can also start a remote control session, a presentation, or a video call with the person you are chatting with.
You can have 1:1 chats with a single person or you can have group chats with multiple persons.
The chat history will be saved until you clear the chat history manually.
The Top-Menu
The TeamViewer full version has a Top menu which is visible on all sub-tabs.
You can select the following menu items via the three-bar menu:
The Connection-Tab include
The Extras-Tab include
The Help-Tab include
The tab Exit TeamViewer will close the application.
The thumbs up button opens the Feedback dialog to submit feedback about the TeamViewer full version.
On the right side, you see the Instant Connect field. Here you have access to Remote control, File transfer, and VPN functions instantly on all tabs of the TeamViewer full version to connect to partner IDs without navigating back to the Remote Control tab.
📌Note: To use the VPN feature you have to install the VPN driver first via the TeamViewer advanced options.
The bell opens the Notifications where you can see the Contacts from recent sessions (this is only available when signed-in).
The gear wheel ⚙ opens the TeamViewer options directly without navigating to the three-bar menu first.
You get the sign in screen by clicking on the blue avatar icon at the far right. After signing in with your TeamViewer account credentials, you will see your profile picture displayed there. There, you can change your online status (Online, Busy, Away, Show as offline), see your License, Edit your profile... or Sign Out.
💡Hint: You can also jump directly into some options directly by making a right-click on the tray icon:
The Host module
Description
TeamViewer Host is classically being used for 24/7 access to remote computers, which makes it an ideal solution for uses such as remote monitoring, server maintenance, or home-office access.
Environment
Typically, TeamViewer Host is installed as a system service on servers or on unattended computers that you wish to administer remotely at any time. Computers on which TeamViewer Host is installed can be administered with TeamViewer immediately upon system start (and before Windows login).
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The TeamViewer Host is available for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android.
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Allow Remote Control
The TeamViewer Host module is showing all relevant information on the main view.
The TeamViewer Host module
You will find your TeamViewer ID and your temporary password (if enabled).
If the temporary password is disabled and a password for unattended access is set, you will only see the TeamViewer ID on the Host module.
You can adjust the TeamViewer settings for the Host module by right-clicking the TeamViewer icon in the tray menu and selecting Options or by clicking on the gear wheel above the Unattended Access section in the main window.
You will see that the TeamViewer options of the Host module are having fewer settings than the full version. This is due to the fact, that outgoing connection and meetings are not possible. All relevant and important settings are available.
📌Note: Outgoing connections are not possible with the TeamViewer Host module. For outgoing connections use the TeamViewer full version.
Configure Easy Access
The TeamViewer Host app allows you to configure Easy Access directly from the main screen. To begin the process, click Configure at the top of the app.
In the next window, provide a computer name and sign in with the TeamViewer account that will be managing the device.
Once done, click Assign. The Host module will now display the name of the user that the device is assigned to, and that can utilize Easy Access to connect to the device.
Customized Host module
You can customize the appearance of TeamViewer Host based on your needs by adding your own logo, text and user-defined colors in the Management Console under Design & Deploy.
📌Note: The size of the logo for the Host module is 480 x 100 pixel. The tool will automatically resize larger images to a best fit without cutting the logo.
💡Hint: The language of the customized module will adapt to your browser language
More information about the Host setup and the customization can be found in our Knowledge Base article: TeamViewer Host setup or in our Community Blog: Brand Your TeamViewer Modules for an Integrated Appearance
If the setting Allow customer to initiate a service case is enabled, there will be a Help me Button visible on the Host module. This will allow users to inform their supporter when they have the need for assistance.
The QuickSupport module
Description
TeamViewer QuickSupport is an application in the form of a single executable file and it lets you accept incoming remote control connections but does not allow you to set up outgoing connections yourself.
Environment
You can run this file without installing any software or without Windows or Mac OS administrative rights.
Typically, you would provide this module to your customers. You can create your own TeamViewer QuickSupport module with your own welcome text and company logo as well as other useful functions in the TeamViewer Management Console.
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The TeamViewer QuickSupport is available for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, and Windows 10 Mobile devices (Preview).
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Allow Remote Control
The TeamViewer QuickSupport module is showing all relevant information on the main view.
You will find your TeamViewer ID and your temporary password for connections to the QuickSupport module.
If you created your own QuickSupport module with the setting enabled Automatically add users to a group in your Contacts list the QuickSupport will show a service case number and a name field instead of the TeamViewer ID and the password.
📌Note: Connections to customizes modules require a valid TeamViewer license.
You can adjust the TeamViewer settings for the QuickSupport module by clicking on the gear wheel above the TeamViewer ID.
You will see that the TeamViewer options of the QuickSupport module are having fewer settings than the Host module or the full version. This is due to the fact, that only incoming connections are possible and the QuickSupport is designed as an executable file. All relevant and important settings are available.
📌Note: Outgoing connections are not possible with the TeamViewer QuickSupport module. For outgoing connections use the TeamViewer full version.
Customized QuickSupport module
You can customize the appearance of TeamViewer QuickSupport based on your needs by adding your own logo, text and user-defined colors in the Management Console under Design & Deploy.
Scaling: For monitors using 100% magnification you can upload images with (H x W) 100 x 270 px.
However, we recommend using 175 x 473 px for your logo images for regular monitors to guarantee proper layout on monitors using up to 175% magnification. The tool will automatically resize larger images to a best fit without cutting the logo. If your customers are using a higher resolution on their monitors, feel free to scale up the ratio.
💡Hint: The language of the customized module will adapt to your browser language
More information about the QuickSupport setup and the customization can be found in our Knowledge Base article: QuickSupport and SOS button or in our Community Blog: Brand Your TeamViewer Modules for an Integrated Appearance
If the setting Automatically create SOS Button is enabled, there will be a SOS Button visible on your customers desktop after you finished your first remote control session. This will allow users to inform you later when they have the need for assistance again.
The QuickJoin module
Description
TeamViewer QuickJoin is an application in the form of a single executable file that was developed specifically for participation in online presentations and meetings.
Environment
You can run this file without installing any software or without Windows or Mac OS administrative rights.
Typically, you would provide this module to your customers who want to participate in your online meetings and presentations which you can start with the TeamViewer full version.
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The TeamViewer QuickJoin is available for Windows and Mac.
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Join meeting
The TeamViewer QuickJoin (Found here) module is showing all relevant information on the main view.
The participants can start the TeamViewer QuickJoin module and enter the connection data of the meeting (Meeting ID and password, if necessary), which they receive from the organisator of the meeting, to connect to the meeting.
In addition, participants can type their name in the Your name text field. The name will be visible for every participant during a meeting.
📌Note: Connections to customizes modules require a valid TeamViewer license.
You can adjust the TeamViewer settings for the QuickJoin module by clicking on the gear wheel above the Meeting ID field.
📌Note: Starting a TeamViewer Meeting is not possible with the TeamViewer QuickJoin module. For starting a meeting use the TeamViewer full version.
Check this article to learn about Versions compatibility; TeamViewer, TeamViewer Meeting and QuickJoin
Customized QuickJoin
You can customize the appearance of TeamViewer QuickJoin based on your needs by adding your own logo, text and user-defined colors in the Management Console under Design & Deploy.
Scaling: For monitors using 100% magnification you can upload images with (H x W) 100 x 270 px.
However, we recommend using 175 x 473 px for your logo images for regular monitors to guarantee proper layout on monitors using up to 175% magnification. The tool will automatically resize larger images to a best fit without cutting the logo. If your customers are using a higher resolution on their monitors, feel free to scale up the ratio.
💡Hint: The language of the customized module will adapt to your browser language
More information about the customization can be found in our Community Blog: Brand Your TeamViewer Modules for an Integrated Appearance
TeamViewer Portable
Description
TeamViewer Portable generally comprises all of the functions of the TeamViewer full version but is not installed and can, therefore, be started from any data carrier (such as a USB stick or a CD). Additional configuration information is available in the download package.
📌Note: To use the TeamViewer Portable you will need a valid TeamViewer Premium or Corporate license.
Please see this Knowledge Base article for further information on how to get started with TeamViewer Portable.
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