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Remote Desktop Link Chrome extension

Remote Desktop Link is a small utility that generates a Chrome Remote Desktop support code and copies a shareable connection URL, saving you from navigating Chrome Remote Desktop's site manually. It's best for anyone who regularly sets up quick remote support sessions. The catch: it's a helper for Chrome Remote Desktop, not a standalone remote access tool.

PriceFree
CategoryProductivity
Works inChrome, Edge, Brave (desktop)
✓No account needed

Last checked September 26, 2026 against the Chrome Web Store listing · Independent, not affiliated with Google

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Pros

generates a support code in one click
copies a shareable connection URL automatically
simple, single-purpose tool with a small footprint
speeds up a repetitive Chrome Remote Desktop task

Cons

depends on Chrome Remote Desktop being set up already
narrow scope compared to full remote-access extensions
not useful if you don't use Chrome Remote Desktop

Best for

quickly generating a Chrome Remote Desktop support code
sharing a remote connection URL without navigating the full site
IT helpers and support staff who set up sessions often
saving a few clicks each time you start a remote session

Skip it if

users who don't already use Chrome Remote Desktop
anyone needing a full standalone remote access platform

Key features

one-click Chrome Remote Desktop support code generation
automatic copying of a shareable connection URL
streamlined workflow for starting remote support sessions
single-purpose toolbar button, no extra setup

What Remote Desktop Link does

Remote Desktop Link is a companion extension for Chrome Remote Desktop. Instead of opening the Chrome Remote Desktop site and generating a support code manually, this extension does it in one click and copies a shareable connection URL, which is handy if you set up remote support sessions often.

Is Remote Desktop Link safe?

The extension itself only helps generate and share a Chrome Remote Desktop code or link; the actual remote-access permissions are handled by Chrome Remote Desktop. As with any remote support tool, only share the generated code or link with people you trust.

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Remote Desktop Link: FAQs

Is Remote Desktop Link free?

Yes, it's a lightweight utility extension; check the Chrome Web Store listing for current pricing details.

Is Remote Desktop Link safe to use?

It only generates and shares a Chrome Remote Desktop code or link; the remote-access permissions themselves come from Chrome Remote Desktop, not this extension.

How do I use the Remote Desktop Link extension?

Install it, make sure Chrome Remote Desktop is set up, then click the extension to generate a support code and connection URL to share.

Do I need Chrome Remote Desktop for this extension to work?

Yes, this extension is a shortcut for Chrome Remote Desktop and depends on it being configured on the target machine.

What are Remote Desktop Link alternatives?

You can generate a Chrome Remote Desktop support code manually from remotedesktop.google.com, or use a separate remote-access extension.

Does Remote Desktop Link store my support codes?

Its purpose is to generate and copy codes for immediate sharing; check the listing's privacy details for how it handles that data.

Can I use Remote Desktop Link for personal remote access, not just support?

Yes, the same one-click code and link generation works whether you're supporting someone else or connecting to your own machine.

Why isn't the extension generating a code?

Confirm Chrome Remote Desktop is properly set up and signed in on the target device, since the extension relies on it.

Does Remote Desktop Link need any setup of its own beyond installing it?

Beyond installing the extension, there's no separate configuration to do — it's a single toolbar button that reads your existing Chrome Remote Desktop setup rather than requiring its own account or settings screen.

Is Remote Desktop Link for one-time sessions or permanent access?

It generates a one-time Chrome Remote Desktop support code for a temporary help session, not the PIN-based setup used for ongoing unattended access. Set that up directly in Chrome Remote Desktop if you need permanent access to a machine.