# RustDesk Remote Access Setup Guide This document provides installation and configuration instructions for setting up RustDesk, a remote desktop software, on various operating systems. ## Installation Download the appropriate installer for your operating system: - **Linux (Debian/Ubuntu)**: [rustdesk-1.4.1-x86_64.deb](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/releases/download/1.4.1/rustdesk-1.4.1-x86_64.deb) - **macOS (Apple Silicon)**: [rustdesk-1.4.1-aarch64.dmg](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/releases/download/1.4.1/rustdesk-1.4.1-aarch64.dmg) - **Windows**: [rustdesk-1.4.1-x86_64.exe](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/releases/download/1.4.1/rustdesk-1.4.1-x86_64.exe) ### Installation Instructions #### Windows 1. Download the .exe file 2. Double-click to run the installer 3. Follow the on-screen instructions 4. Launch RustDesk after installation #### macOS 1. Download the .dmg file 2. Open the downloaded file 3. Drag RustDesk to your Applications folder 4. Open RustDesk from Applications (you may need to approve it in Security & Privacy settings) #### Linux (Debian/Ubuntu) ```bash sudo apt install ./rustdesk-1.4.1-x86_64.deb ``` ## Configuration After installation, configure RustDesk with these settings: 1. Open RustDesk 2. Navigate to Settings (gear icon) 3. Go to the "Network" tab 4. In the "ID Server" field, enter: ``` rustdesk.crazystorm-andromeda.duckdns.org ``` 5. Click "OK" to save ## Device IDs and Encryption Key Use the following device IDs for remote connections: - **macOS**: 14 692 558 - **Mom's Device**: 67 860 724 - **Windows 11**: 232 385 965 ### Encryption Key For secure connections, use this encryption key when prompted: ```plaintext dIzhpAU4gOiNQZJcGis0Hh2T16x2ZfwgZB3ob69LiIk= ``` ## Usage Instructions 1. Launch RustDesk on both devices 2. On the controlling device, enter the ID of the device you want to connect to 3. When prompted, enter the encryption key 4. Accept the connection request on the remote device ## Troubleshooting - If connections fail, verify the ID server address is correctly entered - Ensure both devices are connected to the internet - Check that your firewall isn't blocking RustDesk - Make sure you're using the correct device ID and encryption key For additional help, consult the [RustDesk documentation](https://rustdesk.com/docs/en/)