Remotely access and control your Mac

1. Use ScreenConnect
2. Use Screen Sharing
   1. Both Macs have to be on the same network; if you are offsite, use Pritunl
      To get Pritunl and the CLASSE VPN configuration, see:ClasseVPN
   2. Remote access has to be enabled on the remote Mac
      Remote access is OFF by default, so request it be turned on by sending email to
      service-classe@cornell.edu
   3. Once your Mac and the target Mac are on the same network (see above),
      locate and start up "Screen Sharing" using one of the following 3 methods
      • Use Spotlight - type ⌘-space, then screen sharing to the right of the magnifying glass icon
        
        Show Spotlight searchClose
        
      • Open a Finder "Find" window - type ⌘-F, then screen sharing to the right of the magnifying glass icon
        
        Show Finder "Find"Close
        
      • Open a Finder "Connect to server..." window - type ⌘-K or select the Go Finder menu
        
        Show Finder "Connect to server..."Close
        
        then enter the Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) or IP address
        
        Show Enter Servar AddressClose
        

A window will open with the remote screen showing

• Open System Preferences (2nd item down in the  menu)
• Select the Sharing prefpane
• Click on the lock icon in the lower left, then supply admin credentials
• Check checkboxes "Screen Sharing" and "Remote Login"
  • click on the text "Screen Sharing", then select the radio button for "Only these users...", then the "+" below the user list
    you will get a list of accounts enabled on this Mac - select the appropriate user(s), then click/tapthe blue "Select" button
  • go through the same process for "Remote Login"
• Make sure the "Remote Management" checkbox is unchecked
• Click on the lock icon in the lower left again to lock the prefpane