Connection & Troubleshooting

Slow Connection or Input Delay

What to do if the device is slow, lagging, or the remote control has delay.

Main reasons

VPN

VPN can reduce speed and increase ping. Try changing the VPN server, choosing one closer to the device region, or temporarily disabling VPN.

Internet speed

Recommended speed: at least 30 Mbps. Unstable connections cause lag in remote control.

No GPU or weak computer

Without a dedicated GPU, video processing uses the CPU. This can cause lag on weaker computers or laptops.

Mobile network of the device

DroidDesk uses real Android phones. If the device uses LTE/5G, speed depends on signal quality, carrier load, and network conditions.

What to try

  1. 1Use the desktop client (not browser).
  2. 2Check your internet speed.
  3. 3If VPN is enabled, change the server or disable VPN.
  4. 4Close unnecessary apps on your computer.
  5. 5Reconnect to the device.

When to contact support

If the delay prevents normal work, contact support. Please send:

  • Device ID
  • RustDesk ID
  • your approximate internet speed
  • whether you use VPN
  • short description of the issue

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