AnyDesk is a remote server management tool that provides a remote connection to any computer in any location. It is available for all platforms such as Linux-based systems, windows, mac, and android. It can be used by individuals, teams, and professional organizations to offer remote support to customers. Additionally, it can come in handy during online meetings, just like Webex and TeamViewer applications.
In this guide, you will learn how to install AnyDesk on Ubuntu 20.04.
Step 1: Update Ubuntu system packages
To get started, be sure to update your system package index, type:
sudo apt update
Once the update is complete, proceed to the next step.
Step 2: Enable the AnyDesk repository
Let's add the GPG key using one-liner that will download and add public key.
echo "deb http://deb.anydesk.com/ all main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/anydesk-stable.list
Step 3: Install AnyDesk on Ubuntu 20.04
Once the repository is added, update the package lists as shown:
sudo apt update
Now, install AnyDesk using the APT package manager:
sudo apt install anydesk
Step 4: Launching AnyDesk
Once the installation is done, use the application manager to search AnyDesk as shown.
Launch AnyDesk
Click on the 'AnyDesk' icon to launch the application. Once launched, you will get the window displayed below.
AnyDesk application
You can see that initially, it gives you an application ID that you can share with your colleagues or friends so that they can connect remotely.
Remove Anydesk from Ubuntu
Run the following command to remove/uninstall anydesk from Ubuntu:
sudo apt remove anydesk
Conclusion
AnyDesk comes in handy for fast remote desktop connections. It's secure, lean, and elegant in appearance. Your feedback is most welcome. We do hope you were successful in installing AnyDesk on Ubuntu 20.04.
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Winnie Ondara
Winnie is a Linux technical writer with over 3 years of experience with various Linux distributions and writing technical guides in Linux. She is passionate about FOSS technologies and always endeavor to learn new technologies. During my free time, I watch movies, listen to music, and catch up with tech news.
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