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# Remote Access a Student's Computer

The *Remote* function allows a Teacher to provide one-to-one assistance to Students without pausing the lesson or disrupting the rest of the class, by taking control of the Student's computer.

![Remote Access a Student's Computer](/files/MaraeNiXIEJjiuPZ2tVo)

1. Select a Student computer to be accessed. 
2. Click *Remote*.
3. The Student's computer screen will now appear on the Teacher's computer.

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Alternatively, double-click on a Student thumbnail to automatically remote connect to the selected Student computer.
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Remote Control can only be performed on Windows and Mac computers.
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![Student's Computer Screen Displayed on Teacher's Computer](/files/-Mk8nIavlZXVJKBxZQSg)

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If the Remote session fails to connect, click the *Retry* button at the top of the screen.
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The Teacher has now gained Remote Access to the Student's computer. See [Remote Actions](/faronics-insight-docs/using-faronics-insight/the-insight-teacher-console/actions.md) for a guide on the actions available when remotely accessing a computer.
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