Observe mode#
Observe mode is a view-only session mode for watching a host without sending it keyboard or mouse input. It prevents accidental clicks and keystrokes on the host while you watch someone work or monitor a running task.
Applies to#
- Jump Desktop on Windows and macOS.
- Any host. Observe mode is a client setting.
- Not available in the browser client or in Jump Desktop on iPhone, iPad, or Android.
Turn observe mode on or off#
During a session, choose Remote > Observe. A check mark indicates that observe mode is on. To turn it off, choose Remote > Observe again.
If you type or click while observe mode is on, Jump Desktop displays a reminder.
Start every connection in observe mode#
- Windows: in Settings, on the General Settings page, select Start Connections In Observe Mode.
- macOS: in Jump Desktop settings, on the General page, select Start In Observe mode.
