Remote Tech Support and Training using ScreenConnect
January 23, 2025

Remote Tech Support and Training using ScreenConnect

Rick Castellini | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with ScreenConnect

I provide remote computer and mobile device training and troubleshooting. ScreenConnect makes my job much easier.

Pros

  • Easy setup of new sessions
  • Ability to transfer troubleshooting tools to remote computer
  • Ability to make permanent remote access for my clients
  • The notes section of the admin panel allows me to save important information for future sessions

Cons

  • I've always thought that the end user experience could be much easier. Requires too many steps for my users...click link, download program, find download, launch download, agree to terms and permissions...etc, etc.
  • I've tried many remote services, but the licensing costs and simplicity make this important tool and affordable way to provide my services.
  • Having one tool that allows me to access any device using any platform is a game changer. No juggling different services to be able to access my customer's devices.
  • Again, my only negative has to do with getting my customer connected. Since my customers are not the most tech savvy, ScreenConnect requires too many steps for first time customers which leads to me not being able to help them because they can't get connected. On some of my remotes, existing and new customers, it can take up to 15 minutes for me to get them connected by trying to get them to find all the steps via the telephone...eats into my productivity.
Nine for me...but only 3-4 for my customers.
For cost and management capabilities, I found ScreenConnect to be the best option. Some of the other services offered easier connection opportunities for my clients, but overall, I liked the tools and price point of ScreenConnect.

Do you think ScreenConnect delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with ScreenConnect's feature set?

Yes

Did ScreenConnect live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of ScreenConnect go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy ScreenConnect again?

Yes

Again, for remote support and training, once connected, the app works great. Admin control panel allows for organized grouping of clients and multiple computers at a client's site.

ScreenConnect Feature Ratings

Screen sharing
8
File transfer
9
Instant message
7
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
Not Rated
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers
Not Rated
Over-the-Internet remote session
9
Initiate remote control from mobile
7
Remote management of servers & workstations
9
Remote Active Directory® management
Not Rated
Centralized management dashboard
9
Session record
Not Rated
Annotations
8
Monitoring and Alerts
Not Rated
Multi-platform remote control
9

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