From 158634f8de1c953031ddbeaadac61bc7439ed0d2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Gitead <summitdentalcareframingham@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:32:58 -0400
Subject: [PATCH] docs: add optional RustDesk remote support step to setup
 guide

---
 README.md | 25 +++++++++++++++++++++++++
 1 file changed, 25 insertions(+)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 4f501c1b..62cb906a 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -305,6 +305,31 @@ Two shortcuts will appear on your desktop:
 
 > No username or path editing needed — the script automatically detects the current user's home folder.
 
+### Step 17 — Install RustDesk for remote support (optional)
+
+Lets you remotely access this PC for troubleshooting/support without needing SSH.
+
+```sh
+wget -q https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/releases/latest/download/rustdesk-1.4.9-x86_64.deb -O /tmp/rustdesk.deb
+sudo apt install -y /tmp/rustdesk.deb
+```
+
+> Check [github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/releases](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/releases) for the latest version number if the link above has moved on.
+
+Get this machine's RustDesk ID:
+
+```sh
+rustdesk --get-id
+```
+
+Set a permanent password for unattended access (skip this to require manual approval on each connection instead):
+
+```sh
+rustdesk --password YOUR_STRONG_PASSWORD
+```
+
+On the connecting device, install RustDesk and enter this machine's ID and password to connect.
+
 ---
 
 ## 📖 Developer Documentation