https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD-TXutDA8M Need to access router/firewall configuration pages, intranet sites, or other web-based services on a remote network? Our proxy service makes it easy by routing your browser traffic through other remote computers you own. Think of it as a lightweight VPN for the web, letting you browse as if you were on another network. All you …
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HeartbeatRM allows you to set up expiration periods on your devices, where upon expiration the agent software is uninstalled, and the device is removed from your HeartbeatRM dashboard. This is useful for anyone who wants to track and access a device only for a limited time. Automatic expiration is commonly used when providing temporary remote …
When deploying a package with files to a remote computer, you may receive the message “Error retrieving chunk”, followed by “x509: certificate has expired or is not yet valid”. This can occur if the system date or time on the remote machine is incorrect, causing TLS negotiation to fail when downloading package files. To resolve …
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Need easy access to core system details across all machines in your organization? We’ve just made it easier by beefing up the information included in the Agent export report. This report is a raw download of all your remote computers, allowing you to work with the data in other applications such as Microsoft Excel or …
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White label settings allow you to configure the logo and contact information shown in the “Ask for Help” utility, available on any computer where the HeartbeatRM agent has been installed. The purpose of this application is to display a unique Help ID assigned to the computer, and optionally provide support contact information. Default Appearance The …
Back in January we made a tweak to our remote desktop feature. This change involved showing a popup notification on the remote computer when a user connected or disconnected. Previously, HeartbeatRM did not provide any indication that a remote user had connected to the computer, which led to privacy concerns for some of our users. …
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What are Access Keys? Access keys are credentials we embed into the agent installer file. During setup, the agent uses access keys to authenticate with HeartbeatRM and join your organization. For security purposes, you can disable access keys at any time. When you disable an access key, you’re also disabling any agent installer which references …
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In this article we’ll cover how to configure group security settings, such as password-protected remote access. Group security settings are inherited by agents belonging to the group. For details on how security options may be set on the remote computer itself, please see the article “Password Protecting Remote Access“. To get started, open group settings …
After logging in to your HeartbeatRM user account, you are free to remotely access any available computer without additional credentials. However, you may wish to change this behavior so that a separate code or password is required. There are a number of scenarios where this might be useful. To name a few: When consent is …
Are you unable to connect to a remote computer? There are a number of factors that can inhibit a remote access connection. Here are some things to check if you have difficulty establishing a connection: Poor internet service (i.e. packet loss, high ping times) Unstable system performance Corrupted operating system files or settings Failing or …
