A method, computer system, and a computer program product for restricting and anonymizing a graphical user interface for a remote access session is provided. The present invention may include receiving a remote access request, from a third party, to fix a problem associated with a client computer. The present invention may also include determining the problem associated with the client computer utilizing a cognitive processing system. The present invention may then include determining a plurality of appropriate permissions for the graphical user interface of the client computer for fixing the determined problem utilizing the cognitive processing system. The present invention may further include presenting the determined problem and the determined plurality of appropriate permissions to a user. The present invention may also include receiving a user confirmation, wherein the user confirmation indicates the user agrees with the determined problem.