Follow this procedure to connect to a customer using a PIN code.
Before you begin:
The agent's Technician Group must have permission to start Private Sessions, and use the PIN Code connection method.
- On the Session toolbar, click New Session.
Result: The Create New Session window is displayed.
- Type the customer's name or other identifier in the Name field. (Optional)
Result: You will use this name to identify the session on the Active Session tab and in the Session List.
- Select the PIN Code tab.
- Click Create PIN Code.
Result: LogMeIn Rescue generates a 6-digit PIN code and displays it in the Generate New Session window and in the Session Log.
- Ask the customer to go to the PIN code entry site.
- The customer enters the PIN and clicks Start Download.
Result: The customer will see a dialog box asking them to download the LogMeIn Rescue Applet.
- Tell the customer to download the Applet.
Result: The download should take about 15 to 30 seconds.
Note: The download procedure may vary depending on the customer's operating system and browser.
- Once the download is complete, ask the customer to click Run to execute the Applet.
Result: Once the Applet is installed, the customer status will change from Connecting to Waiting.
- Pick up the session by selecting it in the Session list and clicking Start.
Result: Customer Status will change to Active.
Results: You can now use the Technician Console to deliver remote support.
