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Workbench

A basic overview of Workbench and its purpose

What is Workbench?

Learn if your devices are compatible with Workbench

What are the system requirements for Workbench?

How do I create a Workbench account?

A guide on the basic setup and accessibility settings that are necessary for Workbench

Basic Setup for Workbench on Mac

Follow these recommendations and make sure your Mac is always available when you need it, even after an unexpected reboot or power outage.

Setting Up Your Mac for Remote Access

How to set up Workbench on iPad and iPhone devices

Setting up Workbench on your iPad & iPhone

Getting Started with Workbench

Learn how to manage your Workbench subscription, update your payment method, and cancel through the Workbench account portal and Stripe.

Managing Your Workbench Subscription

Learn about Workbench's free daily limit and how upgrading to Workbench Pro unlocks unlimited access.

Workbench Free Plan & Upgrading to Pro

Manage your Workbench Account and Subscription

Account and Subscription Management

Workbench uses 256-bit AES encryption to protect your session, never stores or caches your screen data, and requires both devices to be signed into the same Workbench account. You're always…

Workbench Security & Privacy

If you plan to use Workbench on a corporate or restricted network, review this article and share it with your IT department if needed.

Using Workbench on a Corporate or Restricted Network

Security & Privacy in Workbench

Step by step instructions for starting and ending a session.

How to Connect to Your Mac with Workbench

Everything you need to know about connecting remotely, what to expect, and how to check your connection quality.

Connection Requirements & Quality

How VPNs can affect the connection in Workbench.

Using a VPN with Workbench

Learn what the Codec setting does in Workbench and which option is best for your use case.

Choosing a Performance Codec in Workbench

Everything you need to know about connecting and what to expect from your session.

Connection and Performance

If you've been using Luna Display for headless mode on a Mac mini or other Mac, Workbench is a great software only alternative worth considering. Learn what's different, how Workbench…

Using Workbench with Your Mac Mini

Learn the different ways you can view your Mac's display, and how to toggle Workbench's Unified Display Mode

Workbench Display Modes

Learn what each button in the Workbench toolbar does, including voice input, keyboard, display, and screen size controls.

Using the Workbench Toolbar

Everything you need to know about controlling your Mac from your iPad.

Mouse, Keyboard, and Input in Workbench

Use your Apple Pencil to work in your favorite creative apps on your remote Mac.

Apple Pencil Input with Workbench

Type with your voice instead of a keyboard. This is super useful when your hands are busy or a keyboard isn't in reach.

Voice-to-Text Input

The Mini Map is an iPad navigation tool that gives you a bird's eye view of your Mac screen. iPhone uses touch gestures to navigate instead.

Mini Map

Fullscreen Mode expands your Mac's display to fill your entire iPad screen.

Fullscreen Mode

Workbench Features

If your Workbench session keeps disconnecting, here are the most common causes and how to fix them.

My Workbench Connection Keeps Dropping

Troubleshooting steps for lag, choppy movement, or pixelated video quality during a Workbench session.

Why is Workbench Lagging or Pixelated?

Learn why your Mac's resolution may look zoomed in or lower quality during a Workbench session, and what to expect.

Why Does My Mac's Resolution Look Different in Workbench?

If your Mac is not appearing in Workbench on your iPad/iPhone, here are the most common reasons and how to fix them.

My Mac Is Not Showing Up in the Device List

Send our team the information we need to investigate an issue with your Workbench session.

How to Submit a Diagnostic Report in Workbench

Step-by-step troubleshooting guides for Workbench

Workbench Troubleshooting

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