ScreenConnect/Remote Support
Article 000001557 · Updated Aug 6, 2025 · 16,241 views
Joining a Session
These steps should be followed to join a session hosted by a Nextiva support agent:
- Navigate to https://nextiva.screenconnect.com/
- Enter the join code provided by the agent.
- A file will be downloaded to your computer.
- Extract and open the ZIP folder.
- Run the file ScreenConnect.Client.
- If you run the file and it prompts for administrator credentials that you do not have, click the Try Next Option link in the Joining window
- A new file will be downloaded
- Repeat steps 4 through 6 until the file launches without admin access required.
- Once launched, you should see a pop-up asking for consent to control.
- Click Consent to Control to allow the Nextiva support agent to view and control your computer.
Troubleshooting Tips for macOS
Black Video
- Navigate to the Apple Icon, then click on System Settings.
- On the left-hand side, scroll down and select Privacy & Security.
- Select Screen Recording.
- Turn on ScreenConnect Client 2.
- If ScreenConnect Client 2 is NOT present, the client will need to click the + icon and find the downloaded application.
Unable to Control the Mouse/Keyboard
- Navigate to the Apple Icon, then click on System Settings.
- On the left-hand side, scroll down and select Privacy & Security.
- Select Accessibility.
- Turn on ScreenConnect Client 2.
- If the ScreenConnect Client 2 is NOT present, you will need to click the + icon and find the downloaded application.
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