Using PowerShell

You can use PowerShell to run commands directly at an Agent, making it easier to run scripts and troubleshoot issues.

Note: PowerShell is only available for Windows Agents.

Open a PowerShell session

For Managed Agents

  1. Go to Managed in the side menu.

  2. Select the device from a device group.

Note: You can quickly access the remote features by hovering over a device in the side menu, clicking the three dots menu Three vertical dots., selecting Actions and choosing a feature from the list.

For On-demand Agents

  1. Go to On-demand in the side menu.

  2. Select the required session.

Click Tools in the toolbar and select PowerShell.

When prompted, click Open to launch the 247connect Control. To skip this step in the future, select Always allow portal.247connect.cloud to open links of this type in the associated app.

By default, connecting to an On-demand Agent requires user approval. You can also enable user acknowledgement for Managed Agents in Device group settings. While waiting, you'll see a Connecting screen. Click Cancel to stop the request.

The PowerShell window

Note: To run PowerShell as another user, enter a username and password when prompted - for example, to run as an administrator. Click Cancel to continue as the default session user.

PowerShell window open in 247connect with command prompt ready and toolbar options visible.

At the top of the window, you'll see the device name and session time. Icons indicate the session type:

Green monitor

Shows you are in a managed device session.
Green bi-directional arrows

Shows you are in an on-demand session.

From the PowerShell window toolbar, you can:

  • Enter credentials to elevate the session (available for On-demand Agents only).

  • Copy and paste text to and from the command pane.

  • Change the font used in the command pane.

  • Open a View window.

  • Open a File Transfer window.

  • Start a chat with the Agent.

  • Send a message to the Agent.

  • Access tools, including Task Manager and Registry Editor.

  • Change the display theme.

  • Access about information and the Information Hub.

Command pane

Enter your PowerShell commands in the command pane and view the results.

While the session is active, 247connect stores each command you run. You can:

  • Press the up/down arrow keys to scroll through previous commands and press Enter to re-run one.

  • Press F7 to open a history window showing all previous commands. Select one and press Enter to run it again.

See also:

Using the Task Manager

Edit the registry at the Agent

View an Agent's screen

Transfer files

Chat with an Agent

Send a message to an Agent