TunaDesk

Remote Desktop Control via Web Browser with Total Privacy

About

TunaDesk, a cross-platform, open source remote desktop control tool that enables easy and secure access to remote computers via web browsers, ensuring complete privacy.

Users can control their computers remotely without any concerns about their data privacy because all data is encrypted and it flows through their Ant Media Server.

With TunaDesk, individuals can access their remote computers anywhere around the global, enabling seamless remote work and remote support.

Get Started Instructions

Before Starting:

You need to have an active Ant Media Server(AMS) license. You can subscribe through AWS and deploy AMS with just one click. Or directly subscribe to self-hosted license on our website.

Deploying:

  • Download the latest war file of TunaDesk. 
  • Login to your Ant Media Server management panel.
  • At the panel, click the “New Application” button. 
  • Simply, click the “Choose File” button and browse the war file you downloaded. Hit the upload button.
  • Name the application.
  • Hit, Create button. And, that’s all. That simple.

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Using:

Visit: 

https://{YOUR_ANT_MEDIA_SERVER}:5443/TunaDesk/remote_desktop.html

controller not connected

You see, your controller is ready for the action! Now, it’s time to configure the host.

Host

The host is the computer that you want to control. Download the TunaDesk Setup for Windows from this link.

Or alternatively, download the unpackaged version for Windows from this link. If you prefer, you can also compile it from the source for your desired operating system by following the instructions in the repository.

  • Launch TunaDesk in administrator mode to grant screen-sharing permission.
  • Click the Start Accepting Connections Button and share your host ID with the controller.
  • The controller accepts the host ID in their web browser to begin controlling the host.

Several controllers can connect to the same host and can either observe the session or take full control of it.

The host application has several settings such as:

  • Auto start connections on app startup.
  • Save hostId.
  • TURN configuration.
  • Launch TunaDesk at system startup.

host connected settings

You can customize TunaDesk for your specific usage by enabling or disabling these settings.

Start a Control Session

All you need to do is go back to your controller web page located here:

 https://{YOUR_ANT_MEDIA_SERVER}:5443/TunaDesk/remote_desktop.html

Type hostId into the box and click the Start Controlling button.

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And that’s it!

Your session should begin and you should be able to securely control the host from your web browser.

Optionally, you can mute the session or switch to fullscreen for a better experience.

Support:

Our engineers will be available for you. Please  if you need technical help. Also, we have some support package offerings here.

For contributions and more details, check out our GitHub repository

Screenshots

Remote Desktop Control via Web Browser with Total Privacy