Host key

The Host key is the key on your host keyboard that is trapped by the KVM App and performs special functions, such as exiting KVM control mode. The key chosen as the Host key cannot be used for any other function when using the KVM App, so for this reason, it's recommended you choose a key you rarely use. By default, the Host key is the right-Ctrl key.

You can select a different Host key from a list of available keys in KVM App. Select your new Host key from Options > Host key.

The following keyboard shortcuts use the Host key:

Key combination	Action
Host	Exit control mode
Host + M	Show / hide the KVM App menu bar
Host + T	Show / hide the KVM App toolbar
Host + F	Toggle KVM App fullscreen
Host + Del	Send Ctrl + Alt + Del
Host + Tab	Send Alt + Tab
Host + Shift + Tab	Send Alt + Shift + Tab
Host + Win	Send GUI key
Host + Alt + Space	Send Alt + Space