# Remote Access

> Symcon documentation · English · generated on 2026-09-26  
> Index: https://www.symcon.de/en/llms.txt

Source: https://www.symcon.de/en/service/documentation/components/remote-access/

By default, access is possible in the local network without username/password. External access (for example through Symcon Connect) is completely disabled. To allow external access or password protection in the local network, remote access can be activated. A secure password (at least eight characters with special characters) should be assigned. Once remote access has been enabled, the system can be accessed through the [Management Console](management-console.md) by entering the username (license username) and password.

> **Note:** The license username used here is not identical to the account username on the homepage. The username requested here is always the license email address.

> **Note:** If too many password errors occur, password validation will be slowed down initially and completely disabled later on.

To access IP-Symcon remotely from another machine you will need the [Management Console](management-console.md). As soon as the [Management Console](management-console.md) is launched, the [Connection Wizard](management-console.md) will be displayed, which automatically finds all IP-Symcon servers in their local networks. After selecting the server, the user name and password must be entered in order to establish a connection.

> **Note:** For access from outside the local network the [Connect Control](../modules/connect-control.md) can be used with an active subscription. Alternatively, if sufficient network knowledge is available, this can be achieved by configuring a port forwarding in the router.

### Activating / deactivating remote access
In order to activate remote access, a password must be assigned. If remote access is deactivated again, the remote access password must simply be left "empty" and saved.

[SymOS (SymBox)](remote-access.md)
[Windows (desktop / server)](remote-access.md)
[MacOS](remote-access.md)
[Linux (Ubuntu)](remote-access.md)
[Raspberry Pi](remote-access.md)
[Docker](remote-access.md)
[QNAP](remote-access.md)
[Synology](remote-access.md)

> **Note:** Since version 4.4, remote access can also be activated within a demo license. When accessing the demo version via IPSStudio or Mediola, the user name must be left blank and only the password entered.

#### SymOS
Via the web interface, a password can be set via "Settings -> Remote Access".

![Activate remote access](https://www.symcon.de/media/pages/service/dokumentation/komponenten/fernzugriff/1339d092e1-1790424938/activate-remote-access-mac.png)

#### Windows
Through the tray application a dialog can be opened via "Right-Click -> Information". At the bottom of the dialog, an item "Remote Access" can be found. There, the password can be set.

![Activate remote access](https://www.symcon.de/media/pages/service/dokumentation/komponenten/fernzugriff/ad8276a6c4-1790424938/fernzugriff-aktivierenwin.png)

#### MacOS
Through the tray application a dialog can be opened via "Click -> Information". At the bottom of the dialog, an item "Remote Access" can be found. There, the password can be set.

#### Linux

The license must be set up correctly in the Management Console. The following command must then be executed:

```php
sudo nano /root/.symcon
```

There should be several entries. The following must be inserted in a new line. (Do not leave empty lines!)

```php
Password=c3ltY29u
```

Then save and exit. The Service must be restarted.
The password c3ltY29u is "symcon" encoded in Base64. The password must be Base64 encoded. This tool can be used for this purpose: [https://www.base64encode.org/](https://www.base64encode.org/)

#### Raspberry Pi

The license must be set up correctly in the Management Console. The following command must then be executed:

```php
sudo nano /root/.symcon
```

There should be several entries. The following must be inserted in a new line. (Do not leave empty lines!)

```php
Password=c3ltY29u
```

Then save and exit. The service must be restarted.
The password c3ltY29u is "symcon" encoded in Base64. The password must be Base64 encoded. This tool can be used for this purpose: [https://www.base64encode.org/](https://www.base64encode.org/)

#### Docker

The license must be configured in the Management Console. Afterwards, the following command must be executed:

```php
sudo nano /opt/symcon/.symcon
```

> **Note:** The path is based on the one defined during the [Installation](../getting-started.md) of IP-Symcon. It can vary.

There should be several entries. The following must be inserted in a new line. (Do not leave empty lines!)

```php
Password=c3ltY29u
```

Then save and exit. The service must be restarted.
The password c3ltY29u is "symcon" encoded in Base64. The password must be Base64 encoded. This tool can be used for this purpose: [https://www.base64encode.org/](https://www.base64encode.org/)

#### QNAP

The license must be configured in the Management Console. Afterwards, an editor must be used to update the .symcon file. It can be found in the Root volume selecting during installation.

```php
/Symcon/MeinIPSymcon/.symcon
```

> **Note:** The path is based on the one defined during the [Installation](../getting-started.md) of IP-Symcon. It can vary.

There should be several entries. The following must be inserted in a new line. (Do not leave empty lines!)

```php
Password=c3ltY29u
```

Then save and exit. The service must be restarted.
The password c3ltY29u is "symcon" encoded in Base64. The password must be Base64 encoded. This tool can be used for this purpose: [https://www.base64encode.org/](https://www.base64encode.org/)

#### Synology

The license must be configured in the Management Console. Afterwards, an editor must be used to update the .symcon file. It can be found in the Root volume selecting during installation.

![Password File](https://www.symcon.de/media/pages/service/dokumentation/komponenten/fernzugriff/c3885563ce-1790424938/fernzugriff-passwortdateisyno.png)

> **Note:** The path is based on the one defined during the [Installation](../getting-started.md) of IP-Symcon. It can vary.

There should be several entries. The following must be inserted in a new line. (Do not leave empty lines!)

```php
Password=c3ltY29u
```

Then save and exit. The service must be restarted.
The password c3ltY29u is "symcon" encoded in Base64. The password must be Base64 encoded. This tool can be used for this purpose: [https://www.base64encode.org/](https://www.base64encode.org/)