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Parsec Add Screens
Parsec Add Screens
Keep in mind that normally you need to join the computer using the same Parsec account as the
host for these features to function. The exception is that this isn't necessary for Team customers
using Team Computers.
You can change the bandwidth, resolution, chroma settings, and frame rates per screen at any time
by using the Parsec overlay in that display. That makes it easy to have one screen set up perfectly for
your IDE while another is set up for gameplay.
How to use
You can also use the Add Screens hotkey (Ctrl+Shift+S by default) while connected to the stream.
Your host computer needs at least two displays connected, with the screens set to the "Extend"
mode in the OS settings, for the option to show up. You will not see the option if the host screens
are set to "Mirrored" or "Duplicate" mode.
Virtual displays
If the host system has no physical displays attached, Parsec's virtual displays will allow you to
connect to the host without requiring an HDMI or Displayport dongle. If your host is running
Windows, you'll need to install the Virtual Display Driver to enable virtual displays. Teams customers
can enforce virtual display settings from the Teams admin portal, globally, or by group.
Requirements
Host OS Version
How to configure
If your host is on Windows, install the Virtual Display Driver on it. This is not necessary on
macOS
On the host, open your Parsec settings and click the Host tab
Find the Virtual Displays setting and choose the number of virtual displays you want
"Fallback To Virtual Display" is a setting available for all Parsec users, which adds a single virtual
display on Windows hosts if no other displays are present. This will allow you to connect to the host
without requiring a physical display attached, or an HDMI or Displayport dongle.
Requirements
Host OS Version
How to configure