
Connect to a computer remotely, be it from the other end of the office or halfway around the world. AnyDesk ensures secure and reliable remote desktop connections for IT professionals and on-the-go individuals alike.
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Backup / Restore Your Anydesk ID. Contribute to ontisme/Anydesk-ID-Tool development by creating an account on GitHub. Any desk uses TLS1.2 based encryption, which is also used in online banking. Both ends of a connection are cryptographically verified. This makes it impossible for a stranger to fake your AnyDesk-ID and pretend to be you. So, if you always check the connecting person’s AnyDesk-ID, you’re on the safe side. AnyDesk will let you know when a plugin is available and select the right one for you. Reviews Review policy and info. Any Desk is a great tool whenever it's necessary to realize remote connection to a PC. It is very simple to use and the interface is easy to understand. If cloning PCs with Anydesk installed, each of the clones will have the same Anydesk ID as the original PC. This is a problem, since it will only be possible to contact one of the PCs remotely (and there is no control over which PC.) Therefore, in this situation, it is necessary to clear the Anydesk ID.
Outstanding Performance
Ever experienced our innovative DeskRT codec in action? Low Latency and high Framerates are critical for working remotely. Don’t wait for your remote desktop to respond - even at high screen resolutions or low bandwidths of just 100 kB/s.
Lean and Elegant
No administrative privileges or installation needed. Get started within seconds on any operating system. Work on the go with your mobile devices.
Superior Security
Security is our priority. We use military-grade TLS technology to ensure your device is protected from unauthorized access. RSA 2048 asymmetric encryption verifies every connection. For maximum reliability, our servers run on purpose-built Erlang telecommunication technology.
All Platforms
AnyDesk runs on all common operating systems and devices on the market without any additional charge. Apps for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, Raspberry Pi and more.
In Cloud or On-Premises
AnyDesk offers maximum flexibility adapting to your security or policy requirements.
- Maintenance and updates included
- Independent global server infrastructure
- Reliable Service with 99%+ uptime
- Customized Clients available
On-Premises Solution
Suits businesses with individual security policies
- Customizable solution
- Advanced API integration options
- Self-hosted and self-managed by your IT Team
- Data remains within your company network
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If the download does not start automatically, please click the Download link below.
Get Started with AnyDesk in 3 steps:Double-click the downloaded AnyDesk file and AnyDesk will start immediately.
Enter the ID or Alias of the remote device into the field under 'Remote Desk'.
Click the green 'Connect'-Button and enjoy our fast and simple remote software solution.
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What Is Remote Desktop?
A co-worker asks to see something on your screen, but you’re in a different room.
A friend from a different country has a problem with their device, and you need a quick and simple way to help.
You work for a large company and are looking for a way to roll out software on all devices.
These and many other use cases are what remote desktop is for. It allows you to remotely access another computer over the internet from wherever you are in the world. Ideally, this works across all platforms: from your Android phone to your Linux computer, from Windows to Mac.
AnyDesk offers one of the simplest remote access solutions. Don’t believe us? Try it out for yourself! Here’s a little guide on how to remotely access another computer over the internet via AnyDesk.
1. How To Download AnyDesk
First things first: AnyDesk is free for private use. So if a family member needs help setting up their PC, you can comfortably help them from home and you don’t have to pay a cent. Not only that, but you don’t have to sign up for anything, and you barely need any space on your PC. Simply download the 3MB file and get going!
Whoever you’d like to connect to needs to download AnyDesk as well. Just tell them how easy it is, and they’ll be ready in moments. And that’s it! You’re now ready to start your first session.
2. How To Set up a Connection
To get started, open AnyDesk. The number you see on the left is your personal ID. People can use this number to access your device, and you need this number from the person you want to connect to. Type the ID of the remote device into the search bar on the right. Don’t forget: Never give anyone you don’t know access to your device and beware of online scammers!
What if you’re at home, but you want to have unattended access your work PC at the office, where no one is there to accept the session request? Take a look at your security settings: There you can set up a password and two-factor authentication for unattended access. That way, the session doesn’t need to be manually accepted by the remote side.
How else can you choose who to connect to? When you open the AnyDesk home window, possible contacts and their online status are displayed as follows:
- DISCOVERED: This where the devices that have AnyDesk installed and are part of your network are listed.
- FAVORITES: Your most-accessed devices are listed here.
- RECENT SESSIONS: The devices you recently connected to are listed here.
Want to organize your contacts even further? Our AnyDesk Performance license contains an Address Book among many other helpful features, where you can categorize your contacts via tags.
3. How To Use AnyDesk’s Remote Desktop Features
On the remote side, as soon as a session is requested, the accept window pops up. You may take control of the remote device, but the remote side can still decide the level of control they want to give you by simply clicking the respective permissions on the accept window. For example, the On-Screen Whiteboard can be disabled, as well as the clipboard, file manager and even the ability to use mouse and keyboard of the remote side.
Depending on the permissions, here’s a selection of tools you can use during your remote session:
- Chat: This is the simplest way to communicate with the remote side via AnyDesk.
- On-Screen Whiteboard: Need to visualize something on screen? Draw sketches or arrows in multiple colors.
- Switch Sides: The remote side wants to have access to your device? You don’t need to end the session and start a new one—just switch sides in the active session.
- Block User Input: This blocks the user on the remote side from controlling their device. That’s so you don’t get in each other’s way, and the user on the remote side can lean back while you help them.
To end the connection, either click disconnect on the remote side, close the tab or close AnyDesk.
Easy, isn’t it? These first steps aren’t even half of what AnyDesk is capable of. Find out more about AnyDesk Remote Desktop and if you need advanced functions that are tailored to your needs, consider buying one of our licenses.

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