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Introduction to Parsec#

Parsec is a remote desktop software that allows users to connect their local computers to remote hosts, enabling remote access and control of the remote host.

• Features:

  1. Beautiful, clean, and intuitive interface
  2. Ultra-low latency
     Within the same province: 5-20ms, across provinces: below 50ms
  3. High-quality graphics and high frame rates
     Easily achieve 2K 60FPS, graphics can go up to 8K, and frame rates can go up to 240FPS
  4. No graphics card restrictions
     Works with N cards, A cards, and Intel integrated graphics
  5. Simple configuration, plug and play
     Install and log in, click on the computer you want to connect to
  6. Free

• Uses:

  1. Set up your own cloud computer
  2. Play games remotely with friends

Preparations#

1. Public IP (Choose one of the following options)

• IPv4: Apply by calling your internet service provider
• IPv6: Enable it in your router settings (usually enabled by default in the optical modem). After enabling, click here to test if IPv6 is working.
  If you have an old optical modem, it's best to contact your internet service provider to replace it with a new one that better supports IPv6 and has better performance.
• Port forwarding: Use ZeroTier + moon for tunneling
  Using a ZeroTier to Connect on Parsec
• If none of the above options work: Refer to error6023 in the "Common Issues and Suggestions" section

2. Download and install Parsec

   Official Download Link

   Official Registration Link

3. Gamepad

User Guide#

• Connection

  1. Not friends yet

  • Host creates a link
    Click on Computers > Click on Share > Share the link with others
    After the other person requests to connect, their icon will appear in the bottom left corner. Click Accept to allow the connection.

  • Others use the link

    1. Open the link in a browser, it will redirect to Parsec

    2. In the Parsec client, paste the host link in the bottom right corner and click Join

    3. In the Parsec client, enter the friend's ID (complete ID with # and numbers after it) in the bottom right corner and click Join

  2. Already friends (add in the Friends section)
     Click on Computers > Click on Connect for the computer you want to connect to

• Controller assignment
  After someone connects, their icon will appear in the bottom left corner of the host's screen, and you can assign them:

  1. Gamepad: Multiple gamepads can be assigned
  2. Keyboard: Only one keyboard will be active at a time
  3. Mouse: Only one mouse will be active at a time

Host Configuration#

The host is the computer that is used by the client.

Important settings and recommendations

# Enable hosting as a server
- Hosting Enabled
    Enabled

# Resolution
- Resolution
    Use Client Resolution

# Bandwidth limit (upload bandwidth), the higher the bandwidth, the more screens can be supported
- Bandwidth Limit
    10 Mbps     # Test the speed and set according to your needs

# Graphics quality
- Quality
    Balanced    # Choose Low for low latency, High for good network conditions

# Virtual microphone, allows the client's microphone to work on the host
- Virtual Microphone
    On

Recommendations for multiplayer use

# Exclusive input mode, only one person can control the mouse at a time when enabled
- Exclusive Input Mode
    On

# Echo cancellation for voice software
- Echo cancelling
    New
# Select the voice software for echo cancellation. If it's not in the list, you need to configure it yourself. See "Common Issues and Suggestions" section.
- Echo Selection
    Discord

• Approved Apps
  When enabled, the client will only see the apps you have selected. If you want to protect your privacy, you can enable this setting.
  Apps will only appear in Approved Apps when they are running, and you can only select them when they are running.

Client Configuration#

The client is the computer that uses the host.

There are no adjustable settings for the client.

# Decoder selection
- Decoder
    NVIDIA  # Choose the decoder that matches your graphics card

- H.265
    On

After connecting to the host, you can also click on the Parsec icon in the top left corner to adjust settings freely.

Common Issues and Suggestions#

Common shortcuts#

Ctrl + i: Enter focus mode, using shortcuts will not interfere with the host
Ctrl + Shift + W: Switch between full screen and windowed mode
Ctrl + Alt + · (tilde key): Exit with one click

error800#

This error may occur when Parsec is blocked by your internet service provider.

To configure a proxy for Parsec (streaming does not go through the proxy, so the proxy only needs to solve the error800 issue):

1. Click on the ⚙️ setting
2. Scroll down to the bottom of the setting page
3. Find For advanced usage, you can edit the configuration file directly
4. Click on edit the configuration file directly

5. Add your proxy at the bottom and save

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   app_proxy_address = 127.0.0.1    # Proxy IP, change it accordingly
   app_proxy_scheme = http
   app_proxy = true
   app_proxy_port = Port  # Proxy port, change it accordingly
   

6. Right-click on the Parsec icon in the taskbar and click Restart to restart Parsec

error6023#

Official Documentation

Tunneling solutions

1. Set up a virtual LAN using PUGV
   Download Link
   User Guide

2. Use Tailscale for networking
   Download Link
   User Guide

Unable to obtain a public IP and unable to use port forwarding#

Please try the following:

• Avoid using secondary routers (use only one primary router for the host)
  Examples of secondary routers include:

  1. Connecting the optical modem to a router
  2. Connecting a router to another router

• Use Full Cone NAT

  1. If your router provides this setting, enable it. The name may be:
  • Full Cone NAT
  • FullCone-NAT
  2. If it's not supported, try using DMZ
  3. If DMZ is not available, try setting up uPnP (port forwarding):
     Port forwarding configuration: External Zone = WAN, Internal Zone = LAN, Internal Host = Your host, Protocol = TCP+UDP

Protocol: TCP and UDP
External Port: Client/Host Port
Internal IP Address: Computer IP address (can be found in the router settings)
Internal Port: Client/Host Port (same as the external port)

Accessories that may be needed#

1. HDMI dummy plug
   Prevents the mainboard from failing the self-check when no display is connected, and allows for virtual resolutions to adapt to different client display conditions
   Alternative: Connect a non-powered display

2. Wireless mouse/keyboard receiver
   When the host is not connected to any mouse or keyboard, Parsec will not be able to control the mouse and keyboard. A wireless receiver can replace real mouse and keyboard input, and it is very small in size
   Alternative: Connect a real mouse and keyboard

3. Remote power-on card
   Used for remote power-on, set Parsec to start automatically to have a cloud computer that can be remotely powered on and off
   Alternative: Smart socket with auto power-on when receiving a call

   1. Press DEL key to enter the motherboard BIOS
   2. Select Power Management Setup
   3. Option Pwron After PW-Fail is set to Disabled by default
   4. Change the setting to Enabled so that the computer will automatically power on after a power failure

   1. Enter the BIOS setup main interface
   2. Select POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
   3. Then select PWR Lost Resume State
   4. Select the Turn On option, which means that when the power is restored after a power failure, the computer will automatically start