Desktop shortcut is a feature that allows user to create desktop shortcuts to instantly connect to their favorite computers, as well as shortcuts for remote command and file transfer sessions.
Types of Shortcuts
- Remote Connection - Begin a remote session to that computer.
- Remote Command - Begin a remote command session
- File Transfer - Begins an off session file transfer
How to create a Desktop Shortcut
Method 1 - Right Click
- Open the Splashtop On-Prem app (V3.4.6.0. or newer) and login to your account.
- Right Click on the computer you would like to create a shortcut for, and you will see a menu option for "Add Shortcut to Desktop".
- This Dropdown will then give you an option to select what kind of shortcut you would like to create.
- After selecting your choice, you should see the shortcut now appear on your Desktop:
Method 2 - Computer Settings Screen
- Open the Splashtop On-Prem app (V3.4.6.0. or newer) and login to your account.
- Click the Gear Wheel icon next to the computer you want to create a shortcut for.
- On the Window that appears, click the computer icon in the top right and you will see a menu option for "Add Shortcut to Desktop".
- This Dropdown will then give you an option to select what kind of shortcut you would like to create.
- After selecting your choice, you should see the shortcut now appear on your Desktop:
Method 3 - Drag and Drop
- Open the Splashtop On-Prem app (V3.4.6.0. or newer) and login to your account.
- Click and hold, then drag the computer icon of the computer you would like directly to your Desktop to create a shortcut.
NOTE: This will only create a shortcut for "REMOTE SESSION", not remote command or file transfer.