How to Use Chrome Remote Desktop with Multiple Monitors

Numerous users are inquiring about how to utilize Chrome Remote Desktop across multiple monitors, and the process is more straightforward than you might expect. If you’re unsure how to accomplish this, follow the steps outlined in this guide to successfully set it up.

How to Utilize Multiple Monitors with Chrome Remote Desktop

1. Adjust Display Settings

1. Connect to a remote session.
2. In your web browser, click the arrow icon positioned on the right side.
   

   

3. A settings menu will show up.
4. Choose the display you wish to see. If you’d like to access all screens, select Show all displays.
   

   

5. Optionally: Modify session settings to ensure that both monitors are displayed properly.
   

   

2. Utilize Keyboard Shortcuts

1. Click on the arrow on the right side of the screen to access settings.
2. Choose Configure keyboard shortcuts.
   

   

3. Enable the Keyboard shortcuts option.
4. Then, click Change to designate a modifier key.
   

   

Once you complete these steps, you can utilize the following shortcuts:

• Modifier key + 0 – displays all screens
• Modifier key + Left or Right arrow – navigate to the previous or next screen
• Modifier key + 1 or 2 – switch to display number 1 or 2

How to Switch Displays in Chrome Remote Desktop?

As noted earlier, you can change the display through the display settings as soon as you initiate a remote session; however, keyboard shortcuts often provide more convenient access.

As illustrated, configuring Chrome Remote Desktop for multiple monitors is quite easy, and the settings can be adjusted directly within the session.

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