AnyDesk is a remote desktop application that allows users to connect to and control a remote computer. It is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. AnyDesk can be used for various tasks, such as accessing a remote computer from another location, providing remote support, or transferring files between computers, and is a commonly used software for technical help to users remotely.
The following tutorial will teach you how to install AnyDesk on Debian 11 Bullseye or Debian 10 Buster Linux desktop. The tutorial will import the official repository and gpg key and update and remove the remote desktop software using the command line terminal.
Table of Contents
Update Debian
Before proceeding with the tutorial, ensuring your system is up-to-date with all existing packages is good.
sudo apt updateOptionally, you can list the updates for users who require review or are curious.
sudo apt --list upgradableProceed to upgrade any outdated packages using the following command.
sudo apt upgradeInstall Dependencies
The following dependencies will need to be installed. Most of these packages are already on your system, but running the command can help ensure they’re installed.
sudo apt install software-properties-common apt-transport-https dirmngr ca-certificates gnupg2 curl -yIf you skip and encounter issues, return and just run the command.
Install AnyDesk
The first step is to import the GPG key to verify the authenticity of the packages. In your terminal, execute the following command to import to your keychain.
curl -fsSL https://keys.anydesk.com/repos/DEB-GPG-KEY | gpg --dearmor | sudo tee /usr/share/keyrings/anydesk.gpg > /dev/nullNext, import the AnyDesk repository. Please note AMD64, i386, and ARMHF are supported.
echo 'deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/anydesk.gpg] http://deb.anydesk.com/ all main' | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/anydesk.listNow run an APT update to reflect the newly imported repository.
sudo apt updateFinally, you can install the AnyDesk using the following command.
sudo apt install anydesk -yHow to Launch AnyDesk
Launching can be done in a few ways now that you have the software installed.
Using the command line terminal, you can open it quickly by using the following command.
anydeskThe best way to use AnyDesk for desktop users that prefer not to use the command line terminal is to open the GUI of the application by following the path.
Activities > Show Applications > AnyDesk.
Example:
Once open, you can begin using AnyDesk by connecting to a remote PC by getting its address.
Example:
Additional Commands & Tips
How to Update AnyDesk on Debian
The software should update itself with your system packages for desktop users using the APT package manager. For users who want to check manually, use the following command in your terminal.
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgradeHow to Remove AnyDesk on Debian
When you no longer want the video conference software installed on your system, use the following command to remove it.
sudo apt autoremove anydesk --purge -yRemove the repository if you plan not to re-install AnyDesk again.
sudo rm /etc/apt/sources.list.d/anydesk.listAfter removing the repository list file, remove the GPG.
sudo rm /usr/share/keyrings/anydesk.gpgConclusion
Using AnyDesk on Debian Linux allows you to access and control a Linux computer from another device remotely. It can be convenient if you need to access files or perform tasks on a remote computer but don’t have physical access. AnyDesk is available for many operating systems, including Linux, and uses a proprietary encoding algorithm to establish fast and secure connections between computers. It is also customizable and available in both free and paid versions, and the paid version is relatively inexpensive compared to other remote desktop software. Additionally, AnyDesk has a user-friendly interface and allows you to transfer files between the remote computer and the client device.
