Quick-start guide 

Last updated on Mar 27, 2026

This guide helps you quickly set up SetMe and connect to a remote computer. It covers key concepts and step-by-step instructions to get you started with SetMe right away. 

Key Terms 

SetMe Expert Console: an application installed on the computer you use to connect to remote devices. A SetMe account is required to use the SetMe Expert Console. 

If you don't have an account, sign up for a 15-day free trial. 

SetMe Client App: an application launched by the remote user on the computer you want to connect to. No account is required to run the Client app. It is available in two packages: 

  • Portable Client App: runs as a standalone application without installation on the operating system. Recommended for quick connections. 
    • Supports the full SetMe feature set 
    • Available at set.me 
    • Does not require administrator privileges to run 
    • Does not support unattended access connections 
    • Requires re-downloading when a new version is released 
  • Installed Client App: installed on the operating system and launched from the desktop. Recommended for recurring connections. 
    • Supports the full SetMe feature set 
    • Installer available at i.set.me 
    • Launched from a desktop icon with administrator privileges without additional prompts 
    • Does not support unattended access 
    • Available for mass deployment via MSI 
    • Automatically updates when a new version is released 

SetMe Unattended Agent: an application installed on a computer that you want to access in unattended mode. 

  • Allows connections only from authorized subscription users 
  • Available for mass deployment via MSI 
  • Automatically updates when a new version is released 

Support session: a secure connection to a remote device that lets you control the remote desktop, exchange files, perform remote restarts, exchange chat messages, and more. 

Client ID: a unique code displayed in the SetMe Client App on the computer you want to connect to. This code is generated each time the Client app is launched. To establish a connection, enter the code in the SetMe Expert Console. 

User-initiated connection with Client ID 

After signing up for a SetMe account, follow these steps: 

Step 1. On your computer: Run the SetMe Expert Console 

  1. Sign in to SetMe Home in your browser. 
  2. Click SetMe Expert to download the console application. 
  3. Run the downloaded file. 

Once installed, the application launches automatically. Subsequently, you can run it from your desktop icon. 

Step 2. On the remote computer: run the SetMe Client App and obtain the Client ID 

  1. Go to set.me in your browser. 
  2. Click Run Client app. 
  3. Run the downloaded file. 

The Portable Client App opens and displays a unique Client ID. 

Step 3. On your computer: connect to the remote desktop 

  1. In the SetMe Expert console, click New session. 
  2. Enter the Client ID from Step 2 and click Connect. 
  3. In the Remote desktop panel, click Start control. 

A remote desktop window opens, allowing you to control the remote device and transfer files. You can connect to multiple computers simultaneously, manage them in parallel, and drag and drop files between them. 

To end the session, click End session in the Session panel. 

Unattended connection 

Step 1. Generate an SetMe Unattended Agent 

  1. Sign in to download.set.me/#/unattended in your browser. 
  2. Configure and download the SetMe Unattended Agent installer for your target platform. 
  3. Run the installer on the target device. 
Administrator credentials are required to install the application 

Step 2. On your computer: run the SetMe Expert Console 

  1. Sign in to SetMe Home in your browser. 
  2. Click SetMe Expert to download the console application. 
  3. Run the downloaded file. 

Once installed, the application launches automatically. Subsequently, you can launch it from your desktop icon. 

Step 3. On your computer: Connect to the remote desktop 

  1. In the SetMe Expert Console, select Unattended from the top navigation bar. 
  2. In the unattended devices list, click Connect next to the desired device. 
  3. Click Connect to confirm. 
  4. In the Remote desktop panel, click Start control. 

A remote desktop window opens, allowing you to control the remote device and transfer files. You can connect to multiple computers simultaneously, manage them in parallel, and drag and drop files between them. 

To end the session, click End session in the Session panel. 

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