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Product Comparison and Entry
GoToMyPC is designed for individual users, while GoToMyPC Pro and GoToMyPC Corporate allow the central administration of multiple users. GoToMyPC is for one user with 1-20 computers to access. GoToMyPC gives you the flexibility to work where, when and how you want. Try it free or buy it now.
GoToMyPC Pro is for one administrator and 2-50 users. GoToMyPC Pro extends the workplace to any web-enabled computer so that your employees can be productive from home, on the road, at a client’s office or wherever they happen to be. Try it free for 7 days or buy it now.
GoToMyPC Corporate is for 10-1,000+ users. GoToMyPC Corporate allows companies of any size to roll out and manage a corporate teleworking plan in minutes. It is a highly secure and cost-effective way for employees to access their computers and corporate resources remotely. For a demonstration or pricing, email sales.development@logmein.com.
Check out the Compare Plans page to learn more about the differences between GoToMyPC, GoToMyPC Pro and GoToMyPC Corporate.
Organizations needing GoToMyPC for multiple people should consider GoToMyPC Pro or GoToMyPC Corporate.
GoToMyPC Pro is for one administrator and 2-50 users. GoToMyPC Pro extends the workplace to any web-enabled computer so that your employees can be productive from home, on the road, at a client’s office or wherever they happen to be. Try it free for 7 days or buy it now.
GoToMyPC Corporate is for 10-1,000+ users. GoToMyPC Corporate allows companies of any size to roll out and manage a corporate teleworking plan in minutes. It is a highly secure and cost-effective way for employees to access their computers and corporate resources remotely.
To learn more about the differences between GoToMyPC, GoToMyPC Pro and GoToMyPC Corporate, go to the Compare Plans page.
Anyone who has not previously subscribed or tried GoToMyPC is welcome to try it free for 7 days. Just click the appropriate link below to get started.
For a demonstration of GoToMyPC Corporate, contact sales.
System Requirements
To access your computer from any other Internet-connected computer, the following is required:
Windows- Operating system: Windows7 or later
- Server: Windows 2008R2 or later
- Processor: 2.4GHz or more
- RAM: 2GB or more
- Internet: DSL or better
- Bandwidth: 700Kbps or more
- Browser: Internet Explorer® (latest version), Mozilla® Firefox® (latest version), Google Chrome™ (latest version)
- Additional software: JavaScript™, Java™ 1.6 or higher recommended
- Operating system: Mac OS® X 10.11 (El Capitan)
- Processor: 2.4GHz Intel processor (Core 2 Duo)
- RAM: 1GB
- Internet: DSL or better
- Bandwidth: 700Kbps or more
- Browser: Safari® (latest version), Mozilla® Firefox® (latest version), Google Chrome™ (latest version)
- Additional software: JavaScript™, Java™ enabled browser
- Device: iPad® 2 or newer, iPhone® 5 or newer
- Operating system: iOS 10 or later
- Internet: "Always on" Internet connection. WiFi recommended
- Additional software: Free GoToMyPC App from the App Store
- Device: Android Phone or Tablet
- Operating system: Android 4.2 or higher
- Processor: 1Ghz CPU or higher recommended
- Internet: WiFi or cellular 4G/3G connection
- Additional software: Free GoToMyPC App for Android v1.0 or higher
- Windows or Mac computer
- Internet connection (broadband is best)
Getting Started: Accessing Your Mac or PC
GoToMyPC for MAC
Previously, GoToMyPC only supported remote access to a computer running a Windows operating system. GoToMyPC now provides the ability to remotely access a computer running a Mac operating system.
- Operating system: Mac OS X 10.11 (El Capitan) or later
- Processor: 2.4GHz Intel processor (Core 2 Duo)
- RAM: 1GB
- Internet: DSL or better
- Internet bandwidth: 700Kbps or more
- Browser: Safari (latest version), Mozilla Firefox (latest version), Google Chrome (latest version)
- Additional software: JavaScript
Mobile Access
Yes, with GoToMyPC for iPad and iPhone you can connect to your Mac or PC using your iPad 2 or later or your iPhone 5 or later. Download the free app from the App Store.
Note: To use this free application, you must have a current GoToMyPC subscription. If you’re not a subscriber, try it free.
Yes, with GoToMyPC for Android you can connect to your Mac or PC using your Android phone or tablet, OS 4.2 or higher. If you don’t see the app on Google Play, you may not be running Android 4.2 or higher, the minimum system requirement needed to install the app.
Note: To use this free application, you must have a current GoToMyPC subscription. If you’re not a subscriber, try it free.
Yes, with the GoToMyPC app for Android you can connect to your Mac or PC using your Kindle Fire tablet, provided it is equipped with Android OS 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) or higher. The app is available for download on the Amazon Appstore.
Note: To use this free application, you must have a current GoToMyPC subscription. If you’re not a subscriber, try it free.
On your iPad or iPhone:
The GoToMyPC remote desktop application for iPad and iPhone is available on the App Store. From your iPad or iPhone, open the App Store and select GoToMyPC. Tap the FREE button, then tap it again after it changes to INSTALL. The app will install automatically, and a MyPC icon will be added to your iPad or iPhone.
On your Android phone or tablet:
The GoToMyPC app for Android is available free of charge on Google Play. From your Android device, Sign In using your Google username linked to your device. Search for “GoToMyPC”, select the GoToMyPC app and click Install. On the Checkout dialog box, select your device from the “Send To” drop-down menu and click Install. The GoToMyPC app will now be installed in the Apps folder of your Android device.
Note: If you don’t see an Install button, you may not be running Android 2.3.3 or higher – the minimum system requirement needed to install the GoToMyPC app.
Your iPad or iPhone must be equipped with iOS 4.2 or above.
Your Android phone or tablet must be equipped with OS 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) or above.
Your host Mac or PC must be equipped with GoToMyPC Version 7, build 533 or above. To check what version of GoToMyPC is on your computer:
On a Mac: Click the icon in the menu bar, then click About…
On a PC: Right-click the icon in the system tray, then click About…
If you’re using an old version of GoToMyPC, go back to the icon and select Check for Upgrades…
If there is not a icon on your desktop, then GoToMyPC may not be installed on your computer. To install, log in to www.gotomypc.com. If your computer is not listed on the My Computers page, click the Install GoToMyPC button (or Add Computer button if you already have GoToMyPC installed on other computers). If it is listed but labeled as “Offline,” then click the link to re-install the software.
If you haven’t already, sign up for GoToMyPC at www.gotomypc.com and install it on the Mac or PC you want to access.
Be sure your host computer (the computer you want to access) is turned on and connected to the Internet.
Tap the GoToMyPC icon on your device and log in.
Tap the Connect button next to the computer you wish to access.
Enter your access code and tap OK. Your host computer’s desktop will now appear on your mobile device’s screen.
Of course – just do a three-finger tap to bring up the keyboard right away. We’ve even developed two modes for typing, so you can work the way that suits you best. Character mode, identified by the a button at the top-left of the keyboard, sends one character at a time to your host computer.
Preview Text mode, identified by the abc button at the top-left of the keyboard, allows you to type in an unlimited block of text before sending to the host. This allows for faster typing and automatic spellchecking.
GoToMyPC features the same security features whether accessing your computer from an iPad, an iPhone, an Android device or a computer. All data, including screen images, and keyboard and mouse input, is fully encrypted from end to end using 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption. No unencrypted information is ever stored on our system.
GoToMyPC uses a number of conventions to protect access to your computers. Multiple, Nested Passwords: To access a computer running GoToMyPC, you must have the email address associated with your account and 2 passwords that you create. You first log in to GoToMyPC using your email address and personal password. Then, when you select the computer you want to access, you must enter a second password, the computer’s unique access code, to complete the connection. An access code is required for all connections. To provide machine-level security, the computer’s unique access code resides on the computer and is never transmitted or stored on our servers.
Strong Password Requirements: GoToMyPC requires that passwords be at least 8 characters long and contain both letters and numbers. These strict requirements protect you from using easily compromised or common passwords.
Limited Number of Log-In Attempts: To protect against hacker attacks, GoToMyPC limits the number of times you can attempt to log in. End-to-End Authentication: Authentication occurs with a challenge/response mechanism using a secure MD5 methodology.
Blank Host Computer Screen: Depending on your host computer configuration, you may be able to blank the screen of your host computer while you are remotely connected. (PC hosts only)
Lock Keyboard and Mouse: You can lock your host computer’s mouse and keyboard while connected in a GoToMyPC session. (PC hosts only)
One-Time Passwords: You can generate a list of One-Time Passwords to further protect your host computer. Each password allows you to access your computer just once.
RADIUS SecurID: GoToMyPC Corporate administrators have to the option to use RADIUS SecurID as a third-party provider of two-factor authentication. RSA SecurID is based on something you know (a password or PIN) and something you have (an authenticator). As the GoToMyPC Corporate administrator, you set the authentication policy to require RADIUS in the authentication settings section of the Administration Center. For more information, check out www.rsa.com or ask your account rep. RADIUS SecurID is not available with GoToMyPC Pro.
GoToMyPC Features
Security
Yes, your GoToMyPC remote access sessions are completely private and secure. All data, including screen images, file transfers, keyboard and mouse input and chat text, is fully encrypted from end to end using 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption. No unencrypted information is ever stored on our system. Read our Security White Paper on our Security & Reliability page for more.
GoToMyPC uses a number of conventions to protect access to your computers.
Multiple, Nested Passwords: To access a computer running GoToMyPC, you must have the email address associated with your account and 2 passwords that you create. You first log in to the secure website using your email address and personal password. Then, when you select the computer you want to access, you must enter a second password, the computer’s unique access code, to complete the connection. An access code is required for all connections. To provide machine-level security, the computer’s unique access code resides on the computer and is never transmitted or stored on our servers. Strong Password Requirements: GoToMyPC requires that passwords be at least 8 characters long and contain both letters and numbers. These strict requirements protect you from using easily compromised or common passwords. Limited Number of Log-In Attempts: To protect against hacker attacks, GoToMyPC limits the number of times you can attempt to log in.
End-to-End Authentication: Authentication occurs with a challenge/response mechanism using a secure MD5 methodology.
Blank Host Computer Screen: Depending on your host computer configuration, you may be able to blank the screen of your host computer while you are remotely connected.
Lock Keyboard and Mouse: You can lock your host computer’s mouse and keyboard while connected in a GoToMyPC session.
One-Time Passwords: You can generate a list of One-Time Passwords to further protect your host computer. Each password allows you to access your computer just once.
GoToMyPC uses several methods to help you prevent unauthorized access to your computer. Although GoToMyPC has built-in protection features, by far the best protection is simply not to give out or compromise your user name, password or computer access code. Other protective measures include: Inactivity Access Code Prompt: If you are logged in but the service does not detect any activity on your computer for an extended period of time, you will be disconnected and prompted to log back in with your access code. You can set the period of time before disconnection: Right-click the icon in the system tray, then select Preferences and the Security tab.
Prominent Notification When Computer Is Being Accessed: Whenever a computer running GoToMyPC is accessed remotely, a notice will appear on the screen. This prevents unauthorized parties from connecting to your computer without you being aware of it. Notification of Last Access: Upon login, you will be notified of your last login at the top of your My Computers page. This way you can be assured that no unauthorized access has taken place. Log of Sessions: You have access to a log of your sessions on your My Accounts page.
To increase your security when you invite a guest to view your computer, GoToMyPC includes: Limited Invitation Period: You can invite trusted parties to share your computer’s screen by sending an email invitation that is valid only for a specified period of time. The email contains a special link that the guest can use to access your computer. If the guest does not activate the link within the allowable time, the link will become inactive. Granting Access Required: Once your invited guest attempts a connection, you will receive an on-screen notice that someone is requesting access. You must approve access before a connection can be completed.
Share Control or View-Only Option: You have the option to allow guests to view your computer’s screen with or without mouse and keyboard control. Even if you grant guests the ability to control your computer, you retain primary control and can end the session at any time.
Billing & Cancellation
Team Accounts
Yes, GoToMyPC Corporate has advanced administration and security controls that make it HIPAA- and GLBA-compliant. GoToMyPC Personal and GoToMyPC Pro, on the other hand, do not meet the regulatory guidelines. To learn more, read our guides:
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