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How to Proxy Web Requests through Remote Computers
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 need
How to Automatically Expire and Remove Agents
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
Package Error certificate has expired or is not yet valid
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
White Labeling the Agent Application
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
Enabling or Disabling Remote Access Popup Notifications
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.
Creating and Configuring Access Keys and Installers
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
Configuring Agent Group Security Options
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
Password Protecting Remote Access
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
Troubleshooting Remote Access
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
Installing the Agent
The agent is a small piece of software installed on any computer you wish to remotely manage. It communicates with HeartbeatRM servers, and is responsible for receiving and processing commands, as well as sending system health metrics. To install the agent you will need to retrieve and run the installer application. When the installation is