---
title: "Options"
description: "Options which can be specified when starting XEOX Remote."
category: "XEOX Remote"
subcategory: "XEOX Remote"
last_updated: "2024-12-03"
source_url: "https://docs.xeox.com/xeox-remote/1rdMuX9BeDiEeWiLgvoihc/options/hU1Wr3CH3YHvhfxfwFmDu7"
---

# Options

XEOX Remote offers various options when starting the application. These options are:

[Keyboard Layout](#70757913cda5832f9d17819f81ee7ea8)[Local temporary Administrator](#54a57913cda58355b1240188c5ee1fa1)[LAPS](#6d957913cda5832bbb3e81fe119e1cc1)

## Keyboard Layout

The **Keyboard Layout** option allows you to specify your layout for proper translation to the device you're connecting to. If you don't specify a keyboard layout, it will be automatically set based on your browser's language settings.

![notion image](https://docs.xeox.com/media/c1c579e9e66e7c89.png)

You can also specify a default layout under **Account - Settings**. This layout is then automatically used whenever you connect to a machine with XEOX Remote, unless you specifically choose a different one.

![notion image](https://docs.xeox.com/media/e197f0effd0d18ab.png)

![notion image](https://docs.xeox.com/media/da75c26124a396bc.png)

## Local temporary Administrator

This setting creates a local administrator account for the duration of the remote session. By default this settings in deactivated It is possible to enable this section, by going to your account settings under **Administration - Accounts - clicking on the account you want to use this with**.

The **Permissions** section allows you then, to see your **Remote access configuration.** Select **Can use local temporary administrator.** Afterwards the selection should be available.

![notion image](https://docs.xeox.com/media/a847c7e75e5431e2.png)

## LAPS

You are additionally able to use [LAPS](https://docs.xeox.com/security-tips/5bjCurHWKkyKsunBs6j6JF/laps/wjrQNiMRMMFmAMfqzE33kV) while connecting with XEOX Remote. Similarly to Local Temp Admin you have to select the option in **Administration - Accounts - clicking on the account you want to use this with** and select **Can use LAPS**.

![notion image](https://docs.xeox.com/media/2f6f8eab31fe3d6a.png)

If you have LAPS enabled, it will allow you to use it. To check if LAPS is enabled, go to **Devices** and make the **LAPS Password** [Colums](https://docs.xeox.com/assets/9nQgofHUtLmK3DN3rofvs2/hardware-class-and-type/q7xWpte5wwXG1hE35yBvSj) visible.

![notion image](https://docs.xeox.com/media/79123c037a4eca11.png)

Under **Administration - Settings - Security**, you can a LAPS client and server username that will be used when using XEOX Remote. The password will then be automatically created.

![notion image](https://docs.xeox.com/media/3ab9a244ec59b3c1.png)