> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.browseract.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Remote Assist

> Generate a live URL so a human can take over a stuck browser session from any device.

Remote Assist lets an agent hand control to a person when automation reaches a step that needs human input.

## Hand off in one command

```bash theme={null}
browser-act --session my-task remote-assist --objective "Complete 2FA verification"
```

The `--objective` text tells the human what to complete. The CLI returns a live URL for the current session.

## Any-device takeover

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  <Card title="Desktop" icon="monitor">
    Open the handoff link from a desktop browser.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Laptop" icon="laptop">
    Use a nearby laptop while the agent keeps the session alive.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Mobile" icon="smartphone">
    Complete 2FA or quick checks from a phone or tablet.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Remote host" icon="server">
    Take over from your own device while the agent runs elsewhere.
  </Card>
</Columns>

No headed browser, VNC, RDP, screen sharing, or extra client software is required.

## Typical scenarios

| Scenario | How Remote Assist helps |
| - | - |
| Two-factor authentication | User enters SMS, authenticator app, or email codes |
| Complex CAPTCHA | Person completes drag puzzles, behavior checks, or unsupported CAPTCHA types |
| Enterprise SSO | User handles hardware tokens, certificates, or local device checks |
| Human judgment | User chooses between options or approves a sensitive step |
| Collaboration | Teammate opens the link and completes the blocked step |

## Continue after handoff

After the human completes the task:

* the session does not restart
* cookies and browser state remain available
* the current page position is preserved
* the agent can continue with the next command

## Compared with standard approaches

| Need | Standard setup | Browser-act |
| - | - | - |
| Human intervention in headless mode | Switch to headed mode or attach a desktop | Generate a live URL |
| Same-machine access | Usually required | Not required |
| Extra software | Often VNC, RDP, or screen sharing | None |
| Cross-device support | Limited | Any modern browser |
| Resume automation | Often manual | Continue in the same session |

## Learn more

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  <Card title="Better Headless Browser" icon="eye-off" href="/agent-cli/better-headless-browser" cta="Use headless">
    Understand how handoff works with headless sessions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Anti-detection & Blocking" icon="shield-check" href="/agent-cli/anti-detection-blocking" cta="Try automatic solving">
    Use automatic escalation before handoff when appropriate.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Designed for Agents" icon="bot" href="/agent-cli/designed-for-agents" cta="Review safety">
    Learn the safety and confirmation model.
  </Card>
</Columns>


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