This article explains the key concepts and terms used in GoToMyPC.

Review a helpful list of GoToMyPC terms.

Access Code

Your access code is a unique password that you determine when you set up each host Mac or PC. You will use the access code every time you remotely log in to a host computer.

Account Password

Your account password is what you use to log in to the GoToMyPC website.

Client Computer

The client computer is the computer that you will use to access the host Mac or PC. It can be any Internet-connected computer with a Windows or Java-enabled browser, located anywhere in the world (airport kiosk, Internet cafe, hotel, library, etc.). The client is sometimes called the local computer.

Computer Nickname

The computer nickname is the name you assign to a host during installation of GoToMyPC software. Using nicknames helps you identify your computers if you set up more than one for remote access. It can be any name you choose.

Host

The host is the Mac or PC you will want to access from a remote location. You will install the GoToMyPC software on the host Mac or PC. The host computer is a unique and specific computer. The host is sometimes called the remote computer.

Host Image

The host image is the picture of the host Mac or PC desktop that appears in the Viewer window.

One-Time Passwords

One-Time Passwords offer an additional level of security for users. This feature will help defeat keyboard-sniffer or keystroke-logger software.

RADIUS

RADIUS is a two-factor authentication method based on something you know (a password or PIN) and something you have (an authenticator), providing a more robust level of user authentication. RADIUS is available on GoToMyPC Corporate.

Session

A session refers to the time when you are remotely connected to your host computer.

System Tray Icon

The system tray is located at right end of your taskbar on Windows PCs. The system tray icon represents the status of the GoToMyPC service on PCs and is used to access GoToMyPC preference and setting options. To access system preferences, right-click the system tray icon and select Preferences.

Viewer

The Viewer is the window displayed on your client computer in which the host's desktop will appear. The Viewer window has its own title and menu bar.