From time to time, you may encounter technical problems that are difficult to diagnose or fix. Screen sharing through remote assistance services can help in troubleshooting problems that may be difficult via phone or email, or where Walk-up Services is not an option.

Remote assistance enables IT Help Central's support agents to view and access your computer, tablet, or smartphone remotely in real time. You can demonstrate the problem that you are experiencing and the support agent can step you through some troubleshooting steps to resolve the difficulty.

IT Help Central uses the BeyondTrust application and Skype for Business for remote support capabilities.

askIT remote assistance

askIT remote assistance, powered by BeyondTrust Remote Support, is a remote assistance solution that allows support agents to remotely connect and assist you with a technical problem. With your permissions, using BeyondTrust, support agents can access your device remotely, including personal computers, tablets, and smartphones.

Get help with askIT remote assistance

If you would like to take advantage of remote assistance through askIT, please contact IT Help Central.

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If you have already been provided a session key to join a remote session, please view the directions linked below for your operating system:

• Android
• iOS
• macOS
• Windows

Skype for Business

In addition to facilitating telephone calls and instant messaging, Skype for Business allows you to present your screen to other individuals. This option may be used in limited situations when askIT remote assistance is not possible or is not ideal.

Get remote assistance using Skype for Business

If you would like to take advantage of remote assistance over Skype for Business, please contact IT Help Central.

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The following articles may be of help if you believe that remote assistance will be used:

• macOS
  • Download and install Skype for Business on Mac
  • Share your desktop in Skype for Business on Mac
• Windows
  • Download and install Skype for Business on Windows
  • Share your desktop in Skype for Business on Windows
  • Give or restore control of a sharing session in Skype for Business on Windows

Additional questions can be directed to IT Help Central, and support agents will render assistance or assign a request in your name to the appropriate team.