# Using remote management

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#### This page is for setting up remote management with a TrayIcon or Server installation. For Agent based installations, see the subpage on [Agent remote mangement](https://docs.duplicati.com/automation-and-integration/using-remote-management/using-remote-control-with-agent)

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## Register the local installation

In a default installation, Duplicati will serve up a UI using an internal webserver. This setup works well for workstations and laptops but can be challenging when the machine is not always connected to a display. To securely connect the instance to the Duplicati Console, go to the settings page and find the "Remote access control" section.

<figure><img src="https://2363712449-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F7cMJiGuXy340g9NzpxLY%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-c519382cc1403e76e92e2ab68e7dee1a3b45ec37%2FScreenshot%202024-10-25%20at%2014.27.59.png?alt=media" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>The remote control setup step</p></figcaption></figure>

Click the button "Register for remote control" to start the registration process. After a short wait, the machine will obtain a registration link:

<figure><img src="https://2363712449-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F7cMJiGuXy340g9NzpxLY%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-ef22df346108ebe8dd9f0d6d33af505b067e0e34%2FScreenshot%202024-10-25%20at%2014.29.23.png?alt=media" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Machine ready to be enrolled</p></figcaption></figure>

## Registering on the Console

Click the registration link to open a browser and claim the machine in the Duplicati Console:

<figure><img src="https://2363712449-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F7cMJiGuXy340g9NzpxLY%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-c608cb24f032f5ad43ffa0e47877b65861048611%2FScreenshot%202024-10-25%20at%2014.31.21.png?alt=media" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Registrering the machine</p></figcaption></figure>

Click "Register machine" to add it to your account, then return to the Duplicati Settings page where the machine is now registered and ready to connect:

<figure><img src="https://2363712449-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F7cMJiGuXy340g9NzpxLY%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-b211550a8ac54860c9ffe32e7a57d23b78db6eac%2FScreenshot%202024-10-25%20at%2014.34.06.png?alt=media" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Machine is registered and ready to connect</p></figcaption></figure>

Click the "Enable remote control" button and see the machine is now connected to the Duplicati Console:

<figure><img src="https://2363712449-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F7cMJiGuXy340g9NzpxLY%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-b8f13773e564b0ab3ce6194b0b6dfc38f2bf7fae%2FScreenshot%202024-10-25%20at%2014.35.57.png?alt=media" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Machine is connected</p></figcaption></figure>

## Connecting to the machine

Now that the machine is connected to the Duplicati Console, return to the [Duplicati Console and visit Settings -> Registered Machines](https://app.duplicati.com/app/settings/registered-machines):

<figure><img src="https://2363712449-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F7cMJiGuXy340g9NzpxLY%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-be855f7dffc74749a5f70240f29548753fed11c0%2FScreenshot%202024-10-25%20at%2014.39.05.png?alt=media" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Machine is listed in Console</p></figcaption></figure>

You can now click "Connect" to access the machine directly from the portal!


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