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Share Devices Across Locations and Collaborate Without Distance

Temporary device sharing that is secure and convenient

No shared passwords and no device reconfiguration

Share a Device Securely Without Sharing Credentials

HomiPlay's Share Machine feature lets you securely share your Windows, macOS, Linux, or other HomiPlay device with another HomiPlay user. There is no need to disclose your account password or reconfigure the device.

The owner can set an expiration time for the share. Access automatically expires when time runs out and can also be revoked manually at any time, making it ideal for temporary collaboration, remote support, and device lending.

Key Features

Share with a specific person: Enter the email address associated with the recipient's HomiPlay account to share the device.

Set an expiration time: Choose how long access remains available, and HomiPlay revokes it automatically when time runs out.

Stop sharing at any time: Revoke access immediately without waiting for the scheduled expiration.

Use the device's full feature set: The recipient can use Remote Desktop, File Drop, and other supported features as if the device were their own.

No VPN or static IP: Connect directly through HomiPlay's secure virtual network.

When to Use It

Borrow a company computer temporarily to handle work

Share a device with a colleague for remote collaboration

Give IT staff short-term access for remote maintenance

Share a home computer with a family member

Grant temporary device access for the duration of a project

How It Works

1

Configure Share Machine

On the device you want to share, select Share Machine, enter the recipient's HomiPlay account email, set an expiration time, and send the invitation.

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2

Accept the Shared Device Invitation

After signing in to their HomiPlay account, the recipient sees a sharing notification. Select Accept to add the device.

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3

Configure Access Permissions

Choose which features the recipient can use: Terminal allows command-line operations; File Drop allows file uploads, downloads, and management; Remote Desktop allows remote screen control. You can also select a connection approval mode. Attended Mode requires someone at the device to approve each connection, making it suitable for temporary assistance and remote support. Unattended Mode connects without confirmation on the device, making it suitable for personal remote work, home-computer access, and server administration.

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4

Use the Shared Device

After signing in, the recipient can find the shared device in their device list and use Remote Desktop, File Drop, Terminal, and any other HomiPlay features supported by that device. When the sharing period ends, the device is automatically removed from the list. The owner can also revoke access at any time.

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