Install ISL AlwaysOn

To connect to unattended computer(s) you need to install ISL AlwaysOn first via methods you prefer.

via ISL Light

via My Account

via Direct download link

Download ISL AlwaysOn

Important: When using the direct download link unattended access needs to be set manually via methods described above or in ISL AlwaysOn > Add Remote User.

Follow the steps for your operating system to install ISL AlwaysOn:

Windows
MacOs
Linux

Windows

Step 1

Click the "Next" button.

Step 2

Click the "Finish" button.

Step 3

Set up an Access Password and click the "Grant Access" button.

Note: If this is the first time the ISL AlwaysOn is being installed on this computer then you will be asked to come up with the Access Password for the computer as well. Access password must be entered whenever you want to connect to the unattended computer.

Step 4 (ISL Light)

Refresh (press F5 on the keyboard) the "Computers list" in the dashboard. The computer is available for connection in ISL Light.

Note: Consider renaming the new computer so it is easier to find it next time e.g. Tim's Computer.

macOS

Step 1

Click the "Continue" button.

Step 2

Click the "Install" button.

Step 3

Set up an Access Password and click the "Grant Access" button.

Note: If this is the first time the ISL AlwaysOn is being installed on this computer then you will be asked to come up with the Access Password for the computer as well. Access password must be entered whenever you want to connect to the unattended computer.

Step 4

Click the "Close" button.

Step 6 (ISL Light)

Open ISL Light "Computers list" in the dashboard. The computer is available for connection in ISL Light.

Note: Consider renaming the new computer so it is easier to find it next time e.g. Ed's MacMini.

Linux

Step 1

Once you run the ISL AlwaysOn executable you will be prompted to set up an access password. Then click the "Grant Access" button.

Note: If this is the first time the ISL AlwaysOn is being installed on this computer then you will be asked to come up with the Access Password for the computer as well. Access password must be entered whenever you want to connect to the unattended computer.