How to Install AnyDesk on Ubuntu

AnyDesk is a remote desktop application that provides the ability to connect to any computer remotely. AnyDesk application is a cross-platform application that allows remote access to various devices, PC devices, and other host devices. AnyDesk allows users to remotely access devices, the ability for file transfer, and also consists of VPN features. Accessing the device consists of accessing files and documents from any location. One of the features of AnyDesk is that can work with low bandwidth and also in poor Internet connectivity. In this article, we will be going through 2 different methods for the installation of the AnyDesk application on the Ubuntu Operating System.

Install AnyDesk on Ubuntu

We can install AnyDesk on Ubuntu using 2 different methods:

• Method 1: Installation Using GUI
• Method 2: Installation using Terminal

Let’s explore both installation methods one by one.

Method 1: Installation Using GUI

Step 1: Firstly, navigate to the official website of AnyDesk, where you will get the .deb file. This file is essential for the installation of AnyDesk. Copy and Paste the below URL to get the Downloads page of AnyDesk.

https://anydesk.com/en/downloads/linux

Step 2: After going to the URL, click on Download Now and select the option of Debian/Ubuntu/ Mint (64 Bit). As we are installing AnyDesk on Ubuntu, so we need to download the .deb file.

Step 3: After downloading navigate to the Downloads directory to verify whether the .deb file is downloaded or not.

Step 4: To install the application, Right click on the .deb file and select the option Open with Other Application.

Step 5: After clicking, select the Software Install Application, which will redirect you to Ubuntu Software Center.

Step 6: Once you are been redirected to Software Center, click on the Install button to install the AnyDesk application.

Step 7: After installation, go to All Applications, search for AnyDesk in the search bar, and click on the icon of AnyDesk to launch the application for usage.

Step 8: We can see that the Home Page of AnyDesk is been displayed and it verifies that our Installation of AnyDesk is successfully completed.

Method 2: Installation using Terminal

Step 1: Update the repositories using the below command:

sudo apt-get update

We are updating the repositories using the apt manager.

Step 2: Now, Add AnyDesk to the Trusted Software Providers list on Ubuntu OS. Use the below command to add.

wget -qO – https://keys.anydesk.com/repos/DEB-GPG-KEY | sudo apt-key add –

Step 3: Now, we will add the AnyDesk repository to our System Repository. We have to execute the below command to add the repository. 

echo “deb http://deb.anydesk.com/ all main” | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/anydesk-stable.list

Step 4: As we have added the repository to our local system, we have to update the repositories once again. So to update the repositories, use the below command.

sudo apt update

Step 5: Now execute the below command to install the AnyDesk application on the system using apt manager.

sudo apt install anydesk

Step 6: To launch the application for usage, simply execute the below command in the same terminal.

anydesk

Conclusion:

AnyDesk application is considered one of the smart applications which are almost supported by all operating systems, also it is completely free and open source to use. We can control and access any device from a remote location. Files and documents can be easily accessed, also transferred from various locations. So in this article, we went through 2 different methods of installation of the AnyDesk application on the Ubuntu Operating System.