Co-Browse

Article #: 18532

Last Updated: October 21, 2024

 


Tags: Drake Tax

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Co-Browse is a feature that allows you to share a view-only version of your screen (desktop, application, or browser) with a Drake Software support agent for troubleshooting purposes. The Drake Software agent will be able to see what is displayed on your screen, but they cannot not make changes or interact with your local computer. At any time during the session, you can select Hide My Screen (lock icon) to enable on-demand privacy and hide the entire page from view. To end the session, simply click End Session.

Important  Before attempting to use Co-Browse, you must be on the line with a Drake Software Support agent—otherwise, the agent cannot obtain your unique Co-Browse code.

To share your screen with Drake Software Support, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Support icon in Drake Tax (2023 and future), and choose Co-Browse.

    Image of the Co-Browse option on the Support menu.

  2. Click Start Session on the launch screen.

    Image showing the Start Session page.

  3. At the bottom left of your screen, locate the code in yellow. Provide this code to the agent with whom you are working.

    Image showing the Co-Browse code.

  4. Select how much of your screen you would like to share, then click Share My Screen at the bottom of the page.

    • You may have to allow additional permissions depending on the browser that you use.

  5. You can now minimize the screen, but do not close the window.

    • If you are opening a page/application/window that you want to keep private, you can click the lock icon at the bottom left of the screen.

    Image showing the Co-Browse lock icon.

  6. When completed with all Co-Browse interactions, click End Session at the bottom-right.

    Image showing the Co-Browse end session option.

  7. The notification shows that the session has ended.

    Image showing the Co-Browse session has ended.