TeamViewer is used to connect to a computer remotely and is widely used around the world for assistance, administration and problem solving. Most often, users start the program manually to get help and turn it off after solving the problem. About it . But in this article we will figure out how to set up uncontrolled remote access to a computer using TeamViewer.

Why is it needed

You will need constant access if you need to systematically connect to a computer, but there is no one to start TimViewer manually. Or if you just do not want to distract the person and wait every time for the program to start on that side.

Benefits of unsupervised TeamViewer access

1. TeamViewer is always running. The service is installed on the computer and you do not need to start the program manually.

2. A permanent password is used for connection, which you choose yourself (and not a dynamic one, as is the case with starting the program manually).

Step-by-step instructions for configuring Unattended access

Download the program from the official website teamviewer.com.

Run the downloaded file.

Set the switches to positions:

• Install, so that you can later control this computer remotely;
• personal / non-commercial use

and press Accept - complete:

The Configure Unattended Access Wizard starts. In the first window, click Further:

Choose an arbitrary name for the computer, enter the password and confirmation. Click on Further:

If you want, you can create a TeamViewer account. This will allow you to add computers to your contact list. But this is not necessary and you can select the item I don't want to create an account ..... and press Further:

Copy the computer ID and click Ready:

Now you can connect to the computer using both its ID and the password you specified:

You do not need to enter the computer name to connect!

Now you can always connect to a computer using its ID and your permanent password. It is only necessary that the computer is turned on and connected to the Internet.

TeamViewer is one of the best programs for setting up remote access between computers. Its main advantages include simplicity and affordability. The connection is established literally in two steps: first you need to specify the partner ID, and then the password. And there are some nuances here, which will be discussed below.

As you can easily see, each time you start the program, a new password is generated to access the computer. On the one hand, this increases security, as old combinations become inactive. On the other hand, it creates difficulties with regular use of the program on several PCs.

Is there a way how to set up TeamViewer so that the password does not change? The answer to this question will be yes. The article will discuss the most convenient way for ordinary users.

Program setting

First, you need to change the Timviver parameters on the computer to which the connection will be made. Run the remote access program on it. You do not need to sign in to your account. Open in the tool menu "Connection".Next, select "Configure uncontrolled access ..."... In the pop-up menu, click "Proceed"... Set a permanent password for TeamViewer, re-enter it and LMB on the continue button.
In the window that appears, confirm the action. Now the program will prompt you to link an existing account to this computer or create a new one. This step can be skipped and is optional. To do this, select the option "I don't want to create ..." and click "Proceed".
At the end, you will be shown the ID of the current PC required to access it. Just click "To complete".

Connection

With how to set a permanent password in TeamViewer, everything became clear. All that remains is to deal directly with the procedure for connecting to a remote computer. First, you need to install and run the program for the main PC. Pay attention to the block "Control your computer"... In field « Partner ID " you need to enter the identification number that was displayed in the previous step.
Next, you need to specify a fixed password and click "Login to the system"... Remote access on this can be considered fully configured.

Important: It is not necessary to keep the TeamViewer program running on your computer to be able to connect to it. There is a special service for remote access.

Every PC user has used the TeamViewer remote access program at least once. This application is an integral part of the standard set of programs for a computer. But if you have used TeamViewer, you probably know that each time you connect to a remote computer, you must enter an ID and password.

Since the ID is given only one and does not change, but the password is changed every time the computer is turned on and off. It is not very convenient, but there is a way out of this situation. In TeamViewer, you can set a permanent password.

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And since how to set a permanent password in TeamViewer. Everything is quite simple, start TeamViewer and go to the Advanced item and select Options.

In the window that opens, go to the Security tab. On the right there is a Personal password item. This is where you can set a permanent password. Enter it in both fields and click OK.

All now, when connecting to a computer, the constant password that you set will be used. In previous versions of the program, the menu is slightly different, but by analogy, going into the options, you think you will find the desired item.

Also, do not forget to check the box on the General tab so that TeamViewer runs in place with Windows.

You need to create an account. The entrance to it is carried out by entering an e-mail box, as well as a password. It is rather difficult to forget your own e-mail, which cannot be said about the access code.

Sometimes users confuse it with other data for authorization. If you cannot log into TeamViewer, the authorization procedure will always help. And in some situations, a password change is required.

If a TeamViewer user has forgotten their account password, there is nothing to worry about. The program developers provide a recovery function. But to use it, you need access to the email address associated with your account. The situation is similar with changing the secret combination.

Change of secret combination

Regular editing of the secret code greatly improves the security of your account. Let's start with this action. It can be done in two ways: through the official website or in Timviver itself.

Editing on the official website:

There is also a way to change the password in TeamViewer directly in the program. To do this, you need to take the following steps:

Recovery

It is very easy to recover the password from your personal TeamViewer account. First, run the program. Next, click on the inscription "Login to the system", it is located at the bottom.
Now click on "Forgot your password"... Then a new tab will open in the browser. Or immediately follow the link https://login.teamviewer.com/LogOn?lng=ru#lost-password.

Here you need to enter your own E-mail and confirm the captcha. Then click on the blue button located just below. Now open your email account. There should be a letter with a confirmation link.
Go through it, then enter a new secret combination, confirm it and click LMB on "OK".

Strictly speaking, this completes the restoration procedure. You will now be able to log into your TeamViewer account using your new credentials. If desired, the access code can be changed at any time according to the instructions above.

A TeamViewer account will be blocked whenever no password has been set. This may happen if an error occurs during the account generation process. This may also happen if you add too many devices to your TeamViewer account without confirming them as trusted first. Another possibility is that we have reason to believe your security may be impacted and thus enforced a password reset to protect your digital integrity.

Are there any external data spills that may represent a risk for the use of my TeamViewer account?

Online account credentials are traded on the Dark Web (Yahoo is the latest example). External data spills may represent a risk for you if you reused your account credentials.

What are potential threat scenarios that may arise from a data spill elsewhere?

If cyber criminals manage to get their hands on your email account credentials, they may certainly gain access to your email account. Subsequently, they may run a variety of different malignant scenarios, which are not restricted to the affected email account.

It's important to be aware that a third party password spill could impact TeamViewer users. A hacker may for instance use an email address to set up a TeamViewer account in order to abuse it for criminal intent. In this instance, a confirmation message including an activation link is sent to that particular email account.

If the criminal has access to your email account it means that they can activate the TeamViewer account and use it in your name. It is possible for hackers to do this without your knowledge as they sometimes apply very intricate tactics to veil their doings.

Has TeamViewer been compromised in any way?

Can I do more to add security to my TeamViewer account?

To protect against unauthorized access, we recommend to. Additionally, you might want to consider to set up whitelist on your device: The TeamViewer whitelists are a very effective means to determine who can access your machine. In other words: you set up a list and only the parties on that list can access your device. We also recommend to never reuse or share passwords, change passwords regularly, and use password managers.

Are there any supplementary steps I should take?

Email accounts are a common vector to inflict breaches upon you and your cyber integrity. Therefore, we encourage you to quickly change the password to your email account, and make sure it will not be controlled by an unauthorized party. If you use the same password across other services, we recommend that you also change those passwords immediately. Here are some practical suggestions on how to.

What should I do if I believe my TeamViewer account has been abused?

If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to and submit a ticket. Due to data security regulations any inquiry regarding accounts must be sent from the e-mail address the account is linked to. TeamViewer is subject to extremely strict data privacy laws and regulations. So if you have reason to believe you were the victim of a crime we encourage you to report your case to your local police department.