Chrome Remote Desktop extension

Latest Version

Version
2.1
Update
August 9, 2024
Size
22.66KiB
Developer
remotedesktop.google.com
Category
Users
10,000,000+
Rating
3.06475 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
NativeMessaging
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Chrome Remote Desktop Extension

This is the companion extension for the Chrome Remote Desktop website (https://remotedesktop.google.com). This extension enables you to install, view, and modify the Chrome Remote Desktop native client from the web UI.

Chrome Remote Desktop allows users to remotely access another computer through Chrome browser or a Chromebook. Computers can be made available on an short-term basis for scenarios such as ad hoc remote support, or on a more long-term basis for remote access to your applications and files. All connections are fully secured.

Chrome Remote Desktop is fully cross-platform. Provide remote assistance to Windows, Mac and Linux users, or access your Windows and Mac desktops at any time, all from the Chrome browser on virtually any device, including Chromebooks.

For information about privacy, please see the Google Privacy Policy and the Chrome Privacy Notice.

For help or troubleshooting please click here: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/1649523
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Chrome Remote Desktop", "description": "Chrome Remote Desktop extension", "version": "2.1", "icons": { "48": "chromoting48.png", "128": "chromoting128.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "event_page_binary.js" }, "action": {}, "externally_connectable": { "matches": [ "https://remotedesktop.corp.google.com/*", "https://remotedesktop.google.com/*", "https://remotedesktop-dev.corp.google.com/*", "https://remotedesktop-autopush.corp.google.com/*", "https://remotedesktop-daily-0.corp.google.com/*", "https://remotedesktop-daily-1.corp.google.com/*", "https://remotedesktop-daily-2.corp.google.com/*", "https://remotedesktop-daily-3.corp.google.com/*", "https://remotedesktop-daily-4.corp.google.com/*", "https://remotedesktop-daily-5.corp.google.com/*", "https://remotedesktop-daily-6.corp.google.com/*", "https://remotesupport.corp.google.com/*", "https://remotesupport-dev.corp.google.com/*", "https://remotesupport-autopush.corp.google.com/*", "https://remotesupport-daily-0.corp.google.com/*", "https://remotesupport-daily-1.corp.google.com/*", "https://remotesupport-daily-2.corp.google.com/*", "https://remotesupport-daily-3.corp.google.com/*", "https://remotesupport-daily-4.corp.google.com/*", "https://remotesupport-daily-5.corp.google.com/*", "https://remotesupport-daily-6.corp.google.com/*", "https://remoting.sandbox.google.com/*", "https://remoting-autopush.sandbox.google.com/*", "https://remoting-daily-0.sandbox.google.com/*", "https://remoting-daily-1.sandbox.google.com/*", "https://remoting-daily-2.sandbox.google.com/*", "https://remoting-daily-3.sandbox.google.com/*", "https://remoting-daily-4.sandbox.google.com/*", "https://remoting-daily-5.sandbox.google.com/*", "https://remoting-daily-6.sandbox.google.com/*" ] }, "permissions": [ "nativeMessaging", "downloads" ]}
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How to download and manually install Chrome Remote Desktop extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Chrome Remote Desktop extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Chrome Remote Desktop extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Chrome Remote Desktop extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Chrome Remote Desktop extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Chrome Remote Desktop extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Chrome Remote Desktop Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Chrome Remote Desktop extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Chrome Remote Desktop extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Chrome Remote Desktop extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Chrome Remote Desktop extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Chrome Remote Desktop extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Chrome Remote Desktop extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Chrome Remote Desktop extension file

Select and download the Chrome Remote Desktop extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Chrome Remote Desktop extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Chrome Remote Desktop extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Chrome Remote Desktop extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Chrome Remote Desktop extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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