RustDesk Auto initiate connection
RustDesk Auto initiate connection
Hi Guys! I've been using remote desktop software and stumbled upon RustDesk. It works well, but I'm facing a challenge. My Windows laptop is at home, while my Windows PC is in the workshop on a different network. I can connect from the laptop to the PC, but every time I try, I have to accept the connection manually. This is fine if someone in the workshop can click the accept button, but I don’t have anyone else there to do it.
I’m wondering if RustDesk can be set up to connect automatically. If not, would you recommend another app that can handle this?
I had not encountered this software before, but usually the accept function on such programs is designed to complicate things for hackers who try to trick someone into installing it and then gaining control.
You might opt for a VPN and Microsoft Remote Desktop without relying on a relay server... unless you lack a public IP address.
From what I read about this software, it is open source, so you should be able to modify the code to suit your needs.
I didn’t explore enough to find a support forum, but I think other users might know how to help you adjust the code.
Hi Bill001g, I didn't realize Microsoft supported connections over the internet. I thought it was limited to local networks. I'll definitely check it out. Thanks!
I experimented with the security options on RustDesk. Setting a long password lets you connect, but the initial link needs approval while later ones are accepted automatically.
Uncertain if Microsoft Remote Desktop functions over the internet, it would be foolish to attempt it given its weak security. Using a VPN makes your connection seem like it's on the LAN, so from Microsoft's perspective you're just linking to another device on the same network—this results in significantly higher latency compared to the 1ms you'd normally experience locally.