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 Sep 11, 2026 Published on Jul 28, 2025 6 minute(s) read This article will help you install the AnyDesk app, register your license, configure essential settings, and initiate your first remote Session . After purchasing a license, follow these steps to get started: Download and install AnyDesk Download and install AnyDesk Register your license Register your license Set up Unattended Access (optional but recommended) Set up Unattended Access (optional but recommended) Start your first remote connection Start your first remote connection Enable Privacy Mode Enable Privacy Mode End a remote session End a remote session 🦉 For a quick start, you can also read Getting started with AnyDesk or watch the video tutorial . Step 1. Download and install AnyDesk Navigate to AnyDesk Downloads page. Navigate to AnyDesk Downloads page. Select AnyDesk depending on your operating system. Select AnyDesk depending on your operating system. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Repeat on each device you plan to access or manage. Repeat on each device you plan to access or manage. AnyDesk can be used as a portable app or fully installed. Installation is recommended for features like Unattended Access and startup configuration. Step 2. Register your license After purchasing an AnyDesk license, you must register it in the AnyDesk Client to unlock all licensed features. Licenses are linked to your AnyDesk account. You can register your license either by signing in to the AnyDesk client or by entering your License Key manually . Register by signing in to your account Open the AnyDesk app on your device. Open the AnyDesk app on your device. In the upper-right corner, click the user profile icon. In the upper-right corner, click the user profile icon. Enter the my.anydesk II credentials sent to your email or used during account registration. Enter the my.anydesk II credentials sent to your email or used during account registration. Click Sign In . Click Sign In . Once signed in, your license is activated automatically and you can use the AnyDesk client with all features available in your license. Register with license key Sign in to my.anydesk II using the credentials you received to your email. Sign in to my.anydesk II using the credentials you received to your email. Navigate to the License tab and in the About section, copy the license key. Navigate to the License tab and in the About section, copy the license key. Open the AnyDesk app on your device. Open the AnyDesk app on your device. In the upper-right corner, click > Change License Key . In the upper-right corner, click > Change License Key . In the Change License Key section, paste the license key from my.anydesk II and click Register license key . In the Change License Key section, paste the license key from my.anydesk II and click Register license key . Your license will be displayed in the Current License section. Step 3. Set up Unattended Access Unattended Access allows you to manage and control remote devices even when no one is physically present at the remote end. To enable Unattended Access, set up a password on the remote AnyDesk client. You can then use this password to connect from your local device. To set up Unattended Access: On the remote device, open AnyDesk and go to Settings > Access. On the remote device, open AnyDesk and go to Settings > Access. In the Unattended Access section, click Set password . In the Unattended Access section, click Set password . Create a secure password and click Apply . Create a secure password and click Apply . By completing these steps, you will enable Unattended Access on your remote device, allowing you to connect and manage it remotely at any time. Step 4. Start a session First, make sure you install AnyDesk on both devices - local and remote. 🦉 To learn more about AnyDesk Address - ID and Alias, see this article . To start a remote session: Get the remote device's AnyDesk ID or Alias . Get the remote device's AnyDesk ID or Alias . On the local device, from which you want to connect to the remote device, enter the AnyDesk ID in the Remote Address field and click or press Enter . On the local device, from which you want to connect to the remote device, enter the AnyDesk ID in the Remote Address field and click or press Enter . Depending on configuration: In the Authorization pop-up window, enter the Unattended Access password that you set up on the remote device in Step 3 , or Wait for the Remote User to manually accept the request. Depending on configuration:

In the Authorization pop-up window, enter the Unattended Access password that you set up on the remote device in Step 3 , or In the Authorization pop-up window, enter the Unattended Access password that you set up on the remote device in Step 3 , or Wait for the Remote User to manually accept the request. Wait for the Remote User to manually accept the request. The session will start, and you'll see the Remote Desktop . You can now control, transfer files, and interact as needed. Connection request pop-up window on the remote device Step 5. Enable privacy mode Privacy Mode is ideal for handling sensitive information during remote sessions, such as entering passwords, viewing confidential documents, or performing administrative tasks when others might be present at the remote location. Configure the remote computer Configure the remote computer Set up the remote computer (the computer you will connect to): Open AnyDesk settings Open AnyDesk settings Enable Unattended Access Unattended Access settings can be found in Settings > Security > Unattended Access for non-Windows versions of AnyDesk or versions of AnyDesk for Windows before AnyDesk 7 For AnyDesk 7 for Windows and newer, Unattended Access can be enabled in Settings > Security > Permissions > Permission Profile on a per profile basis Enable Unattended Access Set a strong password for unattended access Enable Unattended Access Unattended Access settings can be found in Settings > Security > Unattended Access for non-Windows versions of AnyDesk or versions of AnyDesk for Windows before AnyDesk 7 Unattended Access settings can be found in Settings > Security > Unattended Access for non-Windows versions of AnyDesk or versions of AnyDesk for Windows before AnyDesk 7 For AnyDesk 7 for Windows and newer, Unattended Access can be enabled in Settings > Security > Permissions > Permission Profile on a per profile basis For AnyDesk 7 for Windows and newer, Unattended Access can be enabled in Settings > Security > Permissions > Permission Profile on a per profile basis Enable Unattended Access Enable Unattended Access Set a strong password for unattended access Set a strong password for unattended access Grant permission for privacy mode Select Permission Profiles Edit the profile to allow the connecting user to use Privacy Mode Ensure the Enable privacy mode checkbox is selected Select Save Grant permission for privacy mode Select Permission Profiles Select Permission Profiles Edit the profile to allow the connecting user to use Privacy Mode Edit the profile to allow the connecting user to use Privacy Mode Ensure the Enable privacy mode checkbox is selected Ensure the Enable privacy mode checkbox is selected 2. Activate privacy mode during the session Once connected to the remote computer: Locate the privacy mode control Look for the Permissions button in the AnyDesk toolbar or select the shield icon in the toolbar Find the Enable privacy mode option Select the checkbox to enable Privacy Mode Locate the privacy mode control Look for the Permissions button in the AnyDesk toolbar or select the shield icon in the toolbar Look for the Permissions button in the AnyDesk toolbar or select the shield icon in the toolbar Find the Enable privacy mode option Find the Enable privacy mode option Select the checkbox to enable Privacy Mode Select the checkbox to enable Privacy Mode Step 6. End a remote session You can end a remote session at any time, either from the local (controlling) device or the remote (controlled) device. End session from the local device In the AnyDesk client, locate the active session tab at the top. In the AnyDesk client, locate the active session tab at the top. Click on the session tab. Click on the session tab. End session from the remote device In the session control window, click Disconnect to end the session immediately. In the session control window, click Disconnect to end the session immediately. 🦉 You can also end a session directly from my.anydesk if you have an account. For details, see this article . For IT administrators and support teams, AnyDesk provides advanced configuration options to streamline deployment and management across your Organization . Use the resources below to set up and customize AnyDesk for your employees: Configure user and role management - set up your team or organization structure and assign roles. Configure user and role management - set up your team or organization structure and assign roles. Set up Single Sign-On (SSO) - enable secure and centralized login for employees using your identity provider. Set up Single Sign-On (SSO) - enable secure and centralized login for employees using your identity provider. Create custom AnyDesk clients - pre-configure AnyDesk clients with aliases, permissions, and default settings. You can also set up a custom Namespace and apply branding. Create custom AnyDesk clients - pre-configure AnyDesk clients with aliases, permissions, and default settings. You can also set up a custom Namespace and apply branding. Deploy via Group Policy or MSI - roll out AnyDesk across multiple devices using standard deployment tools. Deploy via Group Policy or MSI - roll out AnyDesk across multiple devices using standard deployment tools. A session is a screen of a device shared within a concurrent connection. You can create a connection with a remote device, and you can create another session with the same remote device. Each opened window on the connected remote device will be displayed as a separate session. In AnyDesk, session is represented in separate windows on Windows and in tabs on Mac. A feature that allows connections to a remote device without requiring manual approval on the other end, enabling access using just a password. The AnyDesk application installed and running on a device, used to connect to or receive remote sessions. A unique code used to activate your AnyDesk license and give you access to all the features included in it. A unique number automatically assigned to each installed AnyDesk app. It’s used to identify the device and connect to it remotely. A name-based address used to identify a device in AnyDesk. Unlike the AnyDesk ID, which is a numerical address, the Alias uses a username and a Namespace (e.g. name@namespace) to make devices easier to recognize and manage. An individual whose device is being accessed or controlled by someone else using AnyDesk. The ability to access and control a device from a different location using AnyDesk, facilitating remote support and work. A management portal where users can check their license and invoice information, view and manage AnyDesk clients linked to the account, find more detailed information about all sessions, and more. A list of users belonging to one company. A user can be a part of one organization. If you are assigned to an organization, you can use Single Sign-On feature to sign in to my.anydesk. A custom AnyDesk domain used to identify devices and enhance security. It helps control access by allowing only trusted devices within the same domain to connect to you. A version of AnyDesk client used for installation on Windows. It cannot be run in a portable mode. As it is an installer package, running the MSI would install AnyDesk on the device. 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