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title: "Do I need to be at the remote device to start a session?"
slug: "do-i-need-to-be-present-at-the-remote-side-to-start-a-session"
updated: 2025-07-23T11:56:56Z
published: 2025-07-23T11:56:56Z
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# Do I need to be at the remote device to start a session?

No, you can enable [**Unattended Access**](/v1/docs/unattended-access) by setting a password. This allows you to start a remote session without someone being present on the other side.

A feature that allows connections to a remote device without requiring manual approval on the other end, enabling access using just a password.