HopToDesk is a remote desktop and support application for controlling computers across local networks or the internet. It combines interactive desktop access with communication and file-transfer facilities so common support tasks can be handled from the same application.
The project places particular emphasis on encrypted connections and cross-platform access. Linux support covers conventional graphical desktops as well as Wayland and headless use cases, making it applicable to both attended support sessions and machines without a permanently attached display.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Provides live screen sharing together with interactive keyboard and pointer control of the remote system.
- Transfers files between connected computers without requiring a separate transfer utility.
- Includes live text chat for communication during remote assistance sessions.
- Protects screen sharing, file transfers and chat traffic with end-to-end encryption.
- Supports direct IP connections where users want to connect without the normal ID-based workflow.
- Provides IP whitelisting for restricting which network addresses are permitted to connect.
- Can make remote connections through SOCKS5 proxies.
- Supports remote desktop operation with Wayland sessions on Linux.
- Can create a virtual display when remote access is required to a Linux system without a physical monitor.
- Provides post-quantum encryption support for remote connections.
- Runs on Linux as well as other desktop and mobile operating systems, allowing heterogeneous remote-support environments.
Website: gitlab.com/hoptodesk/hoptodesk
Support:
Developer: Begonia Holdings LLC.
License: GNU Affero General Public License v3.0
HopToDesk is written in Rust. Learn Rust with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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