How to Install AnyDesk on Ubuntu?

AnyDesk is a popular remote desktop application that allows users to access and control a remote computer from their own machine. This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on how to install AnyDesk on Ubuntu, enabling you to establish secure and efficient remote connections.

AnyDesk employs a client-server architecture where the client is installed on the local machine and the server component runs on the remote computer. We will use the APT package manager, Ubuntu's default package management system, to install AnyDesk from the official repository.

Installing AnyDesk from the Official Repository

To install AnyDesk on Ubuntu, we need to add the official AnyDesk repository to our system. Open a terminal and follow these steps

Step 1 Update Package List

sudo apt update

This command updates the package list, ensuring that the latest package information is fetched from the Ubuntu repositories.

Step 2 Install Required Dependencies

sudo apt install -y curl gnupg2

This installs the necessary tools (curl and gnupg2) required to add external repositories securely.

Step 3 Import AnyDesk Repository Key

curl -sSL https://keys.anydesk.com/repos/DEB-GPG-KEY | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /usr/share/keyrings/anydesk-keyring.gpg

This command imports the AnyDesk repository GPG key and saves it to authenticate packages from the AnyDesk repository.

Step 4 Add AnyDesk Repository

echo 'deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/anydesk-keyring.gpg] https://deb.anydesk.com/ all main' | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/anydesk.list

This adds the AnyDesk repository to the system by creating a new source list file.

Step 5 Update Package List Again

sudo apt update

Update the package list to include packages from the newly added AnyDesk repository.

Step 6 Install AnyDesk

sudo apt install -y anydesk

This command installs AnyDesk on your Ubuntu system.

Launching AnyDesk

Once AnyDesk is installed, you can launch it using any of these methods

• GUI Method Click "Show Applications" or press the Super key, search for "AnyDesk", and click the application icon.

• Terminal Method Run anydesk command in the terminal.

Establishing Remote Connections

When AnyDesk opens, you will see a nine-digit AnyDesk address unique to your machine. To establish remote connections

• To allow remote access Share your AnyDesk address with the person who wants to connect to your computer.

• To connect to another computer Enter the remote computer's AnyDesk address in the "Remote Desk" field and click "Connect".

Basic Configuration

To optimize your AnyDesk experience, configure these essential settings

• Open AnyDesk and click "Settings" in the sidebar

• General Tab Customize interface language, startup behavior, and privacy settings

• Security Tab Configure unattended access, file transfer permissions, and connection passwords

• Display Tab Adjust video quality and color depth for better performance

Alternative Installation Methods

You can also install AnyDesk using these alternative methods

Using Snap Package

sudo snap install anydesk

Using Downloaded DEB Package

wget https://download.anydesk.com/linux/anydesk_6.3.0-1_amd64.deb
sudo dpkg -i anydesk_6.3.0-1_amd64.deb
sudo apt install -f

Uninstalling AnyDesk

To remove AnyDesk from your system

sudo apt remove anydesk
sudo rm /etc/apt/sources.list.d/anydesk.list
sudo apt update

Conclusion

Installing AnyDesk on Ubuntu is straightforward using the official repository method. Once installed, AnyDesk provides a reliable platform for remote desktop access with robust security features. The application's intuitive interface makes it easy to establish and manage remote connections for both personal and professional use.