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Restart your host computer in New GoToMyPC

In New GoToMyPC, while you are in a session, you can restart your host computer and reestablish your connection. This action does not disconnect your client computer, and it stays in the session while restarting the host computer takes place.

For this feature, you need to be logged in at https://console.gotomypc.com/, or if you are already logged in to GoToMyPC Classic, you need to switch to the New GoToMyPC site.

  1. In the GoToMyPC Viewer, select the Restart computer icon in the top menu.
  2. Select Restart & reconnect.
  3. You may have to way a bit, as reboot and reconnection may take a few minutes.

    Result: The host computer has restarted and the connection to the host computer is reestablished.

    Note: If your host computer is a macOS device with FileVault encryption, then then reboot process pauses at the macOS login screen. In this case, you need someone present at the host computer to login to the device.

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Article last updated: 13 November, 2024

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