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Features Overview for the Agent Console

This article gives an overview of all the in-session features and functionalities available for users of the Agent Console. Available features are presented broken down by session type.

Tip: Where applicable, a link to the respective dedicated support article is provided for detailed information about the given feature.
Chat-Only Sessions:
Chat
The support agent can engage in a two-way chat with a customer without requiring the customer to download any software.
Send Files
The agent and the customer can send each other files during any active session.
System Info (Diagnostic Reports)
The System Info tab provides a snapshot of the current status of the customer's device to help the agent troubleshoot problems.
Session Notes
The agent can take notes during a session. The notes can be viewed in session reports.
Transfer Session
The agent can pass a support session to another active agent.
Restriction: Session transfer is not available in the Agent Desktop Console.
Remote View Sessions:
Chat
The support agent can engage in a two-way chat with a customer without requiring the customer to download any software.
Send Files
The agent and the customer can send each other files during any active session.
System Info (Diagnostic Reports)
The System Info tab provides a snapshot of the current status of the customer's device to help the agent troubleshoot problems.
Session Notes
The agent can take notes during a session. The notes can be viewed in session reports.
Transfer Session
The agent can pass a support session to another active agent.
Restriction: Session transfer is not available in the Agent Desktop Console.
Snapshot
The agent can create a screen capture of the customer's device.
Reverse Screen Share
The agent can share their screen with the customer during a Remote View or Remote Control session, so they can provide visual guidance to the customer without taking control of the customer's device.
Restriction: Reverse screen sharing is not available in the Agent Desktop Console.
Zoom
The agent can zoom in and zoom out on the customer's screen to get a more or less detailed view.
Remote Control Sessions:
Chat
The support agent can engage in a two-way chat with a customer without requiring the customer to download any software.
Send Files
The agent and the customer can send each other files during any active session.
File Browser
During a Remote Control session, the agent can browse and download files from the customer's device using the FILE BROWSER button on the toolbar in the top-right corner of the Agent Console.
System Info (Diagnostic Reports)
The System Info tab provides a snapshot of the current status of the customer's device to help the agent troubleshoot problems.
Session Notes
The agent can take notes during a session. The notes can be viewed in session reports.
Snapshot
The agent can create a screen capture of the customer's device.
Reverse Screen Share
The agent can share their screen with the customer during a Remote View or Remote Control session, so they can provide visual guidance to the customer without taking control of the customer's device.
Restriction: Reverse screen sharing is not available in the Agent Desktop Console.
Zoom
The agent can zoom in and zoom out on the customer's screen to get a more or less detailed view.
Clipboard Sync
The agent can use the Clipboard Synchronization feature to transfer text in both directions between their computer and the customer's device during an active Remote Control session.
Monitor Switch
If multiple monitors are connected to the customer's device, the agent can select which monitor they want to view during a Remote Control session.
Add Unattended Device
The agent can set up unattended access to the customer's device by adding it to the Devices list during a Remote Control session.

For other methods of setting up unattended support, see Setting Up Unattended Support on Desktop.

Admin Mode
The agent can use the ADMIN MODE button to restart the GoToAssist Remote Support application on the customer's machine as a Windows System Service or a Mac daemon. In admin mode, the agent can set up unattended access or log in as another user.
Ctrl+Alt+Del
The agent can use the CTRL+ALT+DEL button during a remote control session to log in to the customer's computer with different credentials or to access the Task Manager.
Restriction: This feature is only available when supporting Windows computers.
Reboot
The agent can restart the customer's computer to aid with software installation, upgrades, or technical issues. The agent can use the reboot feature to initiate a restart of the customer's computer and have it automatically reconnect to the same support session.
Article last updated: 27 September, 2022