Chrome Remote Desktop Connection with the Parallels Client for Chrome

Google Chrome enjoys a whopping 53.6% share of the browser market, far more than that of any of its contenders. Parallels® Client for Chrome is a portal to access the virtual applications and desktops delivered through Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS). Its exceptional capabilities like secure access, reliability, simplicity and speed make it one of the best solutions for accessing virtualized applications and desktops on your Chrome device. Access any Windows application with the Parallels Client for Chrome. 

Parallels Client for Chrome Features

Parallels Client for Chrome is easy to install and can be used by any endpoint to access the Remote Desktop (RDP) infrastructure and Parallels RAS farms. It has the following features:

Straightforward access to users through email sharing

Parallels Client for Chrome is not just easy to install, but it can also be configured automatically via email invitation. You can simply send invitation emails to users from the web portal or from the Parallels RAS console. Users can then follow the link to access the Parallels Client for Chrome with pre-configured features. Additionally, user access has also been eased out using client policies.

Secure file and folder sharing

Parallels Client for Chrome facilitates file and folder sharing among all users for easy access. The centralized files and folders can be accessed from any device through a secure connection that does not expose your intellectual property to snooping outsiders. This capability supports and facilitates remote work with ease and confidence.

Easy white labeling

Parallels Client for Chrome also allows easy white-labeling capabilities to personalize your services and promote your brand to end-users. This option is useful for managed service providers (MSPs) and independent software vendors (ISVs) in particular, as they can customize the look of the Parallels Client for Chrome or the Parallels Client for HTML5 with ease.

Additionally, it is also possible to apply different themes for different departments within an organization. This improves the end-user experience and offers consistency within different organizational teams. Simply log in to Parallels Client for Chrome, enable your desired theme, and choose your desired colors to improve user experience drastically and advertise your organization’s brand.

Parallels Client for Chrome Installation Using the Chrome Web Store

To install the Parallels Client for Chrome using the Chrome Web Store:

  1. Navigate to the Parallels Client for Chrome page in the Chrome Web Store.
  1. Click Add to Chrome. A pop-up appears on the screen.

Figure 1 - Chrome Remote Desktop Connection

  1. Click Add app to add the application extension to Chrome.

Parallels Client for Chrome Installation Using Binaries

To install the Parallels Client for Chrome using binaries:

  1. Navigate to the Parallels Client for Chrome download page.

Figure 2 - Chrome Remote Desktop Connection

  1. Select the desired version from the Parallels RAS Downloads drop-down menu.
  1. Select the OS type for the endpoint where you want to install the Parallels Client for Chrome.
  1. Select the desired type of installer from the list.

You can now install the Parallels Client for Chrome with the downloaded binary file by following the prompts in the setup file.

Seamless navigation between native and remote applications with published applications

Parallels Client for Chrome also offers features that are not supported by Microsoft RDP Client, including drag and drop, zoom, multiscreen navigation and more. You can swipe, drag, tap, click and zoom into any Windows application with ease. Hence, this capability makes navigation between native and remote applications seamless.

The seamless navigation capability of Parallels Client for Chrome maximizes flexibility, as it allows you to access Parallels RAS from any HTML5 web browser, extending the user’s freedom to work from any device, at any time and from any place.

Moreover, it gives your employees’ eyes a break, as the applications fill the entire screen. Be it on any laptop or on a mobile phone, the experience is brilliant and interactive. You also have the option to choose optimal readability with larger text and images or smaller text for greater details. Users will not be able to differentiate between published and native applications when using Parallels Client for Chrome.

Download Parallels RAS today to reap the benefits of its farm infrastructure and the easy-to-use Parallels Client for Chrome!