Is screen sharing safe?

TeamViewer Remote security access controls are designed to ensure secure screen sharing. The solution gives you total control over who you share screens with, how much of your screen you share, and for how long. For the transmission of data in screen sharing sessions, TeamViewer uses RSA public/private key exchange and AES (265-bit) session encryption. This ensures that only your intended recipients have access to your screen.

Is screen sharing free?

Yes, for personal use. TeamViewer Remote screen share capabilities are available as part of our basic package that can be downloaded for free from our website. For commercial use, TeamViewer Remote is available via a range of licenses to suit everyone from single users to global enterprises. This screen-sharing software is also customisable, with the option of add-on features to tailor the solution to your project needs.

How does screen sharing work?

With screen sharing software, the information depicted on a device screen is broken down into encoded packets, compressed to minimize bandwidth requirements, and sent across the internet to another device. The recipient's device then rebuilds the image received from the other screen. It’s fast, and efficient, and thanks to TeamViewer Remote’s high image quality and connection stability, it delivers an exceptional user experience.

Does screen sharing work on all devices?

Yes, TeamViewer Remote allows online screen sharing between all devices — including cross-operating system screen sharing — without compatibility issues. This includes sharing between Windows , macOS , and Linux desktops and laptops, mobile devices (iOS iPhones and iPads, Android tablets and mobiles) and unattended Android devices. The solution also lets you run screen sharing on multiple devices at once.

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What is screen sharing?

Screen sharing software enables you to share your screen — or a segment of it — with another device or multiple devices.

For virtual teams and remote workers, screen sharing enables more dynamic, hands-on access. It also facilitates real-time problem solving, making it a valuable tool for technical remote support, training, and customer service.

How to share your screen with TeamViewer

Windows

Screen sharing on Windows

To share your Windows PC screen, open the TeamViewer web client on your browser or download the latest version of TeamViewer for Windows.
Provide the person you want to share your screen with with a session link.
Once connected, click the Share Screen button on the remote control window.
A box will appear, asking you to select which screen or window you want to share. Select your chosen option and click Share.

macOS

Screen sharing on macOS

To share your iMac or MacBook screen, open the TeamViewer web client or download the latest version of TeamViewer for Mac.
When launching TeamViewer for the first time, you may be presented with a Review System Access prompt box.
Provide the person you want to share your screen with a session link through the web client.
Once connected, click the Share Screen button on the remote control window.
A box will appear, asking you to select which screen or window you want to share. Select your chosen option and click Share.

To configure your computer for remote access, follow the remote control a Mac guide.

iOS

Screen sharing on iPhone and iPad

To make use of the TeamViewer Remote screen share feature, the iOS device (iPhone or iPad) needs to be running on iOS 12 or later.
Open the TeamViewer web client on your browser or download the latest version of TeamViewer for iOS.
If you’ve opened the web client, share this session link with your recipient. Once clicking on the link, they will be taken directly to the TeamViewer app or if they do not have any TeamViewer app installed, the QuickSupport app is downloaded automatically.

For more information, follow the iPhone/iPad screen sharing guide.

Android

Screen sharing on Android

On the Android device you want to share, open the TeamViewer web client on your browser or install TeamViewer Host from Google Play Store.
If you’ve opened the web client on your browser, share this session link with your recipient.
The prompt Host will start capturing everything that’s displayed on your screen will appear on the Android device. Give the device permission for TeamViewer screen sharing.
The Android device screen will start sharing on the receiving device.

TeamViewer Remote

Fast and secure screen sharing capabilities at your fingertips

TeamViewer Remote allows a screen share user to not only view the screen contents of another device but also watch as the other party interacts with it in real-time, navigating the interface and making changes.

This helps make TeamViewer Remote an essential part of your toolkit for remote work, monitoring, and instruction.

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The benefits of screen sharing for:

Use TeamViewer Remote to give multiple colleagues real-time access to documents, images, videos, charts, and other assets, without the need to email. Discuss and make changes in an instant, while keeping your inbox clean.

Mirror your tablet or mobile screen to your projector-linked PC for a seamless presentation or pitch. Use the same screen sharing software to gain access to colleagues’ screens on an individual level to provide dynamic feedback, corrections, and guidance.

See what the problem is, guide the user to a quick fix, or escalate the issue up the chain where required.

Get an instant view of what’s being displayed on any of your specialist devices. Use the same solution to tweak the display or add updated information.