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title: How to Change the Host Computer
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# How to Change the Host Computer

This article relates to an older version of MyQuickCloud and is no longer valid. Please go to our How-To section to view the latest articles here - [https://myquickcloud.com/kb/how-to/](/support/documentation/how-to/)

| **Version:** | 2.0 |
| --- | --- |
| **Applies to:** | Webapp |
| **Older Versions:** | Desktop Client |

There are times when you may need to change your host computer if for instance you have purchased a new computer, or simply wish to access a different one remotely.

### Remove the existing host computer

Please Note: For this step, you need to be on the existing Host computer.

- In Windows open Control Panel by clicking the Start button and then clicking Control Panel. Alternatively, you can also search for Control Panel.
- In Control Panel, click on Programs, and then click on Programs and Features.
- In the list of programs displayed, select MyQuickCloud Host and then click on Uninstall/Change

![](https://myquickcloud.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Uninstall_Host.png)

### Install the new host computer

Please Note: For this step, you need to be on the NEW Host computer you want to use.

- Login to [https://myquickcloud.com/login/](/login/) (You need to be logged in with a MyQuickCloud admin account to complete this step)
- Click Computers and then Add New Computer
- Choose Setup This Computer for Remote Access
- Follow the onscreen setup instructions

Once complete the new host will be setup for remote access, now you can configure the access permissions