Ad Hoc Support: Accessing Unmanaged Computers
The ad hoc support feature provides one-time access to remote Windows PCs that have not been added to your account ("unmanaged" computers with no LogMeIn host software installed).
This guide helps technicians through the process of remotely supporting their customers using the ad hoc support feature.
Tip: To better understand your customer's experience, see the
Ad Hoc Support Step-by-Step Connection Guide.
Important: You must have an available seat in your account to
conduct ad hoc support sessions.
Note: Not available for trial subscriptions.
Ad Hoc Support in a Nutshell
- Support provider sets up a new session in LogMeIn Central.
- As a result of step 1, an email is sent to the user who is requesting support. It contains a deployment link that carries a pre-defined password.
- A temporary host is installed on the user's computer.
- The user activates the session using a security code.
- 24 hours after activation, the session is automatically ended and the temporary host is removed from the user's computer
Important: You can only provide ad hoc
support to Windows PCs.
Considerations
Important: Consider the following when using ad hoc support:
- Users on a Windows PC must have administrator privileges in order to receive ad hoc support.
- The number of concurrent/active ad hoc support sessions is limited to one support session per user profile and five support sessions per company.
- While the session is active, the Central user can access the remote computer any number of times via Remote Control, File Manager (Plus or Premier required) or the Dashboard (Plus or Premier required).
- The session remains alive when the remote computer goes offline.
- Ad hoc support cannot be used with computers already running the LogMeIn host software.