Create a desktop shortcut

GoToMyPC and GoToMyPC Pro users can create desktop shortcuts, which allows fast and easy access to their host Windows or Mac computer. This is convenient for users who frequently use the same client computer to connect to the same host computer.

This shortcut will take you directly to the Enter Access Code window, bypassing the usual password login page. If you are a guest user, you cannot create a desktop shortcut. GoToMyPC Corporate users may need to contact their account administrator to enable this feature for them.

Create a desktop shortcut from a Windows or Mac client computer

Connect to your host computer.
In the upper toolbar, select File > Create Shortcut to <computer name>(Windows). (Tools > Create Shortcut to <computer name> on a Mac).
Enter your GoToMyPC account password, select Continue and OK if necessary.
On your client computer, notice a new GoToMyPC icon with thost computer's name!

Create a web shortcut from a Windows or Mac client computer

Log in at https://www.GoToMyPC.com/members/login.tmpl.
Next to the desired host computer, select Options.
Select Shortcut next to Create a Web short to <computer name>.
Copy the given link and paste it into a browser. Bookmark this page for faster access and connection to GoToMyPC.

Set up the client app on a Windows client computer

Instead of creating a desktop shortcut on Windows, we advise you to use the GoToMyPC client app, which provides a quick and easy way to connect to your host computers. Here is how you can set it up:

Go to get.gotomypc.com
Select Log in in the top right corner.
Log in using your GoToMyPC email address and account password.
If prompted, choose the account you want to access and select Go. This only applies if you have multiple GoToMyPC accounts associated with one email address.
Select Client App in the right-hand menu and download the executable file.
Install the Client App.
Open the Client App.
Enter your credentials.
If you are using the Client App for the first time, set up your PIN code that you can use to unlock the app upon inactivity.
Confirm your PIN code.

Note: In case you forget your PIN code, or want to reset it, go the Login screen, and verify your credentials.
You can now connect to the computers assigned to your account.

Article last updated: 12 July, 2024

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