Chrome Remote Desktop is a remote access tool provided by Google. It allows you to securely access your VPS through a web browser from any device, including Linux, Windows, or macOS.
1. Log in to your Windows VPS first
Before setting up Chrome Remote Desktop, you must already have access to your VPS.
Connect to your Windows VPS using RDP and log in normally. This initial login is required to install and configure the remote access service.
You can check this guide on how to access Windows VPS via RDP.
2. Install Google Chrome on the VPS
On your Windows VPS, install Google Chrome if it is not already installed.
While other modern browsers may work, Google Chrome is recommended for the best compatibility with Chrome Remote Desktop.
3. Open Chrome Remote Desktop on the VPS
On the Windows VPS, open Google Chrome and go to:
https://remotedesktop.google.com/access
Sign in using your Google account.
It is recommended to use an account that you plan to keep long term, since this account will be used to access the VPS remotely.
4. Enable Remote Access
On the Chrome Remote Desktop page click on the download button:
Then, click on "Add to chrome":
Next, click "Add extension" and it will be downloaded.
To continue, click "Accept & Install"
Run your downloaded installation file:
Next, enter the hostname of your VPS:
Then, create a strong PIN (minimum 6 digits):
You will use this PIN to connect to your server using Chrome Remote Desktop.
5. Prepare your Linux computer
On your Linux computer install Google Chrome or Chromium if it is not already installed.
Open the browser and go to:
https://remotedesktop.google.com/access
Sign in using the same Google account that you used on the VPS.
You will see your server added:
Click on it and you will be prompted to enter the PIN you created in previous step. You can check "Remember my PIN on this device" so next time, you can connect to server without entering the PIN again.
6. Connect from Linux to your Windows VPS
The Windows login page will open directly in your browser.
It will not respond to keyboard input. To send input, click the arrow on the right side of the screen first.
This will open side menu with different tools. Scrool a little bit down and you will see "Input controls" section. In this section, click on "Press Ctrl + Alt + Del" to send this input. Also check "On-screen input" so you will able to copy and paste your password into the window:
Then, enter your Administrator password (you can find it in client area: Services ---> VPS ----> Manage ----> Login Details). A bar will appear at the bottom of the screen ("Send text") where you can paste the password if you copied it. Paste password or enter it manually and then click on the arrow
That's it! You can now control your VPS remotely through Chrome Remote Desktop.