Documentation Index Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.anydesk.com/llms.txt Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. Updated on Dec 30, 2025 Published on Jul 9, 2025 5 minute(s) read 🦉 Before installing AnyDesk, make sure your device is running one of the supported operating systems . You can use AnyDesk as a portable (uninstalled) or installed application for full functionality. For differences between installation types, see Installation . System requirements To ensure stable performance of AnyDesk, your device should meet the following requirements: Hardware-accelerated graphics card - required for smooth rendering and session responsiveness. Hardware-accelerated graphics card - required for smooth rendering and session responsiveness. Full-screen mode - improves performance by allowing exclusive GPU access. Full-screen mode - improves performance by allowing exclusive GPU access. Aero theme (Windows) - disabling Aero on Windows 7 and earlier can enhance rendering efficiency. Aero theme (Windows) - disabling Aero on Windows 7 and earlier can enhance rendering efficiency. Mirror Driver (Windows XP or 7) - recommended for better screen capture and lower latency. Mirror Driver (Windows XP or 7) - recommended for better screen capture and lower latency. Older systems - on single-core or resource-limited devices, AnyDesk automatically reduces image quality (e.g., switches to 16-bit color) to maintain stability. Older systems - on single-core or resource-limited devices, AnyDesk automatically reduces image quality (e.g., switches to 16-bit color) to maintain stability. Display settings - adjust the Display Quality to "Balance" under session settings to optimize performance and resource usage. Display settings - adjust the Display Quality to "Balance" under session settings to optimize performance and resource usage. Network considerations - check the upload speed on the remote device and the download speed on the local device to ensure sufficient bandwidth for smooth sessions. Network considerations - check the upload speed on the remote device and the download speed on the local device to ensure sufficient bandwidth for smooth sessions. Installing AnyDesk AnyDesk offers two installation formats for Windows: executable (.exe) and installer (.msi) files. Executable (.exe) file You can use the AnyDesk executable (.exe) file in portable or installed mode. Open the downloaded executable (.exe) file. Open the downloaded executable (.exe) file. In the AnyDesk window, click Install AnyDesk . In the AnyDesk window, click Install AnyDesk . Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Installer (.msi) file The AnyDesk installer (.msi) file must be installed and does not support portable use. This option installs both the client and the AnyDesk Service. Command-line installation Both installation formats support command-line options for automated deployments. For syntax and parameters, refer to Command-Line Interface for Windows . There are three installation options for macOS depending on your requirements: Full installation via DMG This method installs both the AnyDesk client and the AnyDesk Service , enabling features such as: Remote Access when the user is logged out Remote Access when the user is logged out Access during the user account switching Access during the user account switching Unattended Access Unattended Access Reconnect after system restart Reconnect after system restart Open the DMG file and double-click the AnyDesk app. Open the DMG file and double-click the AnyDesk app. In the main window, click Install Now . In the main window, click Install Now . Accept the Terms and Conditions to complete the installation. Accept the Terms and Conditions to complete the installation. Portable installation This option installs only the AnyDesk client. The AnyDesk Service is not included, which limits certain features such as: Reconnecting after a system restart Reconnecting after a system restart Access when the Remote User is logged out Access when the Remote User is logged out Unattended Access Unattended Access Open the DMG file. Open the DMG file. Drag and drop the AnyDesk app into the Applications folder. Drag and drop the AnyDesk app into the Applications folder. If you installed AnyDesk in portable mode but need to upgrade to full installation later: Open AnyDesk > click AnyDesk in the top menu bar > select Install AnyDesk Service… Open AnyDesk > click AnyDesk in the top menu bar > select Install AnyDesk Service… Full installation via PKG This method is available for custom AnyDesk clients only and installs both the AnyDesk client and the AnyDesk Service , enabling full functionality. There are two ways of installation: Double-click the PKG file and follow the on-screen prompts. Double-click the PKG file and follow the on-screen prompts. Run the following command in Terminal: sudo installer -pkg AnyDesk.pkg -target / Run the following command in Terminal: Portable mode is not supported with this installation method. Updating to new version troubleshooting If you encounter an error when updating AnyDesk on macOS by replacing an existing version in the Applications folder by dragging a new version To resolve this issue: Open the Applications folder and locate the current AnyDesk application. Open the Applications folder and locate the current AnyDesk application. Delete the current AnyDesk app. Delete the current AnyDesk app. Reopen the DMG file and drag the new AnyDesk app into the Applications folder.

Reopen the DMG file and drag the new AnyDesk app into the Applications folder. If the issue persists, use the Full installation via DMG method. AnyDesk supports several Linux distributions and offers both portable and installed options. DEB and RPM packages These are the primary installation formats for Debian-based and Red Hat-based distributions. This method installs both the AnyDesk client and the AnyDesk Service , enabling full feature support. Download the appropriate .deb or .rpm package from the AnyDesk website or DEB repository / RPM repository Download the appropriate .deb or .rpm package from the AnyDesk website or DEB repository / RPM repository Install using your distribution’s package manager ( apt , dnf , etc.). Install using your distribution’s package manager ( apt , dnf , etc.). This is recommended for systems requiring regular updates via repository and managed environments using package automation. Compressed archive (.tar.gz) This method provides a portable version of the AnyDesk client without installing the AnyDesk Service. No installation required No installation required Can be used without administrative privileges Can be used without administrative privileges Does not support Unattended Access, reconnect after reboot, or login screen access Does not support Unattended Access, reconnect after reboot, or login screen access Download and extract the .tar.gz file. Download and extract the .tar.gz file. Run the AnyDesk client directly from the extracted folder. Run the AnyDesk client directly from the extracted folder. Installation of the service from .tar.gz is not supported . Command-line installation All Linux versions of AnyDesk, .deb , .rpm , and .tar.gz , can be installed or run using the terminal, making them suitable for automated deployments and scripts. 🦉 For syntax and parameters, see Command-Line Interface for Linux . Required dependencies Make sure the following packages are installed to run AnyDesk successfully: libgcc1 (>= 1:4.1.1) libgcc1 (>= 1:4.1.1) libglib2.0-0 (>= 2.16.0) libglib2.0-0 (>= 2.16.0) libgtk2.0-0 (>= 2.20.1) libgtk2.0-0 (>= 2.20.1) libstdc++6 (>= 4.1.1) libstdc++6 (>= 4.1.1) libx11-6, libxcb1, libxcb-shm0 libx11-6, libxcb1, libxcb-shm0 libpango1.0-0, libcairo2 libpango1.0-0, libcairo2 libxrandr2 (>= 1.3), libx11-xcb1 libxrandr2 (>= 1.3), libx11-xcb1 libxtst6, libxfixes3, libxdamage1 libxtst6, libxfixes3, libxdamage1 We provide a DEB installer specifically for Raspberry Pi devices running Raspberry Pi OS. Supports Raspberry Pi 2 and later. Download the DEB installer for Raspberry Pi from the AnyDesk website . Download the DEB installer for Raspberry Pi from the AnyDesk website . Use the terminal and package manager (e.g., apt ) to install. Use the terminal and package manager (e.g., apt ) to install. You can install AnyDesk on your Apple mobile or TV device through the Apple App Store . Open the App Store on your device. Open the App Store on your device. Search for AnyDesk . Search for AnyDesk . Tap Get to download and install the app. Tap Get to download and install the app. It offers secure remote access and session features optimized for mobile use. Some features may differ from desktop versions due to platform limitations. AnyDesk offers several ways to install on Android and ChromeOS devices. Google Play Store installation We recommend installing AnyDesk from the Google Play Store for automatic updates and maximum compatibility. Open the Google Play Store . Open the Google Play Store . Search for AnyDesk . Search for AnyDesk . You can also install AnyDesk from the Amazon App Store , Huawei App Gallery , Samsung Galaxy Store . Follow the same steps as with the Play Store. Manual installation via APK For advanced users, the AnyDesk APK file is available for download and sideloading. Download the APK from AnyDesk website or my.anydesk . Download the APK from AnyDesk website or my.anydesk . Enable APK installation from unknown sources on your device. Enable APK installation from unknown sources on your device. Open the file and follow the prompts to complete installation. Open the file and follow the prompts to complete installation. If you installed AnyDesk using the APK file, please note that it won’t update automatically. We recommend checking our official website regularly to download the latest version. A display driver that improves screen capture performance on older Windows systems, particularly relevant for systems that do not fully support modern rendering methods. A tool that allows administrators and advanced users to automate installation, configuration, and client management tasks using command-line commands. The ability to access and control a device from a different location using AnyDesk, facilitating remote support and work. A feature that allows connections to a remote device without requiring manual approval on the other end, enabling access using just a password. An individual whose device is being accessed or controlled by someone else using AnyDesk. Installation Using AnyDesk > Installation Supported operating systems Using AnyDesk > Installation Configure firewalls for AnyDesk Using AnyDesk > Installation Do I need to install AnyDesk? FAQ > Licensing & Usage AnyDesk for Android / ChromeOS Using AnyDesk > AnyDesk on other platforms > AnyDesk for Android / ChromeOS Update AnyDesk Using AnyDesk > Installation