How to Install AnyDesk on Ubuntu 20.04

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.

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

Next, we will add the Anydesk repository:

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.

Click on the 'AnyDesk' icon to launch the application. Once launched, you will get the window displayed below.

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.