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Temporary Security Code and Security Code in AnyViewer

Get to know security code in AnyViewer and how to use it to achieve unattended access.

By @AnyViewer Last Updated July 12, 2024

Two methods Send a control request to your partner and Input security code in AnyViewer satisfy different methods on remote access. The first way is suitable for accessing an attended computer for technical support and the second can be applied to accessing an unattended computer for remote work. This post tells you how to achieve unattended access via security code step-by-step and shows the differences between Temporary security code and Set my security code at length. 

What is Temporary security code in AnyViewer?

Temporary security code in AnyViewer is generated automatically by the software. Install and fire up AnyViewer on the PC and you can see the temporary security code of the device on the left side. 

Go to Settings > Recipient and you can see Allow temporary security code has been enabled by default. 

Originally, the temporary security code changes every time the software restarts. And you can click the inverted triangle to change the setting, such as: every time the software restarts, at the end of each remote connection, manually. You can choose one based on your own need. 

If you drag the slider left and you can see the temporary security code disappear. And your PC won't be able to be accessed via temporary security code with AnyViewer. 

What is Security Code in AnyViewer?

Security Code in AnyViewer is a fixed code set by yourself. By default, security code is disabled.

You can go to Settings > Unattended, enable Set my security code and input the security code of your PC. After that, click Save to save the code.  The security code set manually by yourself won't change even if you restart the app or the computer.

✍ Notes: 

▪ The security code needs at least 6 digits and the longer it is, the higher the security. it's recommended to use a combination of letters + numbers + special symbols. ▪ Please keep your security code properly and don't disclose it to others. For more secure and quick unattended remote access, you can assign your devices to your AnyViewer account. 

Realize unattended access via (temporary) security code in AnyViewer

Supposed that AnyViwer has been running on the host computer (the computer that you want to control), the device ID and the (temporary) security code have been sent to you,  you can get remote unattended access without effort. Here is the process:

Step 1. Install and launch AnyViewer on your current PC. On the main interface, input the device ID of the host computer, choose Remote control and then click Connect.

Step 2.  Choose the second way and type the (temporary) security code in the box. Then, click "OK" and you can access the unattended remote access. 

In summary, this article will give you an idea of the difference between a temporary registration code and a fixed registration code, and what they are used for. If you want to learn more about attend/unattend remote connection methods, you can refer here.