In this article, you will learn, how to install Anydesk on Ubuntu 22.04 / 21.04 / 20.04 . This article is written keeping in mind the new and old ubuntu users. If you are familiar with Ubuntu, you can skip the introduction and other installation approaches and follow the direct quick installation steps.
Anydesk is a very lightweight remote desktop application. It is easy to use, secured, and most importantly very easy-to-use interface. Anydesk is a cross-platform application. It is available for Ubuntu, Mac, and Windows operating systems. It can be used individually and in teams.
Now, Anydesk can be used via browser also. Access Anydesk using browser at go(dot)anydesk(dot)com.
Anydesk Installation Steps on Ubuntu 22.04 / 21.04 / 20.04
Quick steps to install Anydesk on Ubuntu
If you are familiar with the command line or terminal in Ubuntu, you can easily install Anydesk by following commands.
Step 1: Update Ubuntu system by following command.
sudo apt update
Step 2: Download Anydesk Repository
wget -qO - https://keys.anydesk.com/repos/DEB-GPG-KEY | sudo apt-key add -
Step 3: Now add Anydesk Repository to the Ubuntu system
echo "deb http://deb.anydesk.com/ all main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/anydesk-stable.list
Step 3: Install Anydesk
Before running the final installation command, update the Ubuntu repository again.
sudo apt update
sudo apt install anydesk
Step 4: Launch Anydesk Remote Desktop Software
Run the following command on the terminal to launch Anydesk.
anydesk
Install Anydesk from Ubuntu Software Center (Recommended for Beginners)
If you are a beginner Ubuntu user, and not familiar with command line, you can use Ubuntu Software Center to install Anydesk on Ubuntu. Follow the following steps to install Anydesk on Ubuntu.
Step 1: Open Ubuntu Software Center
Open Ubuntu application launch wizard and search for “Ubuntu Software Center” and launch the application.
Step 2: Search for Anydesk on the Ubuntu Software Center
Now, search Anydesk and click on install to set up Anydesk on Ubuntu. Remember, sometimes you may not find the latest Anydesk version on the Ubuntu Software Center. When you click on the install button, it will ask for your system password. Enter system password to continue installation.
Step 3: Launch Anydesk
Now you can launch Anydesk from Ubuntu application wizard by typing Anydesk as below.
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Conclusion
In this tutorial, you have learned how to install Anydesk on Ubuntu 20.04 and later versions. This method will work on Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 21.04 and Ubuntu 18.04 as well. If you have any doubts feel free to contact me, I will definitely try to help you. Also, you can join our elite Facebook group to get direct help from me. If you like this tutorial, please share this article on your social media handle.
2 Comments
This does NOT work with Ubunut 22.04 as it complains
W: http://deb.anydesk.com/dists/all/InRelease: Key is stored in legacy trusted.gpg keyring (/etc/apt/trusted.gpg), see the DEPRECATION section in apt-key(8) for details.
I will check Stewart. Thanks