Install AnyDesk on Ubuntu 22.04

 

Introduction

AnyDesk is a popular remote desktop software that allows users to access their computers from anywhere, providing a seamless remote connection experience. If you’re using Ubuntu 22.04 and looking to install AnyDesk, you’re in the right place.

Step 1: Download AnyDesk for Ubuntu 22.04

The first step is to download the AnyDesk package for Ubuntu 22.04. You can do this by visiting the official AnyDesk website and navigating to the download section. Once there, select the appropriate version for Ubuntu and download the .deb package.

Step 2: Open Terminal

After downloading the AnyDesk package, open the Terminal on your Ubuntu system. You can do this by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T or by searching for “Terminal” in the applications menu.

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Step 3: Navigate to the Downloads Folder

Next, navigate to the folder where the AnyDesk package was downloaded. Typically, this will be the Downloads folder. You can use the cd command to change directories in the Terminal. For example:

$ cd Downloads

$ ll
total 6868
-rw-rw-r-- 1 admin admin 7030504 Mar  5 23:30 anydesk_6.3.0-1_amd64.deb

Step 4: Install AnyDesk

Once you’re in the Downloads folder, you can install AnyDesk using the dpkg command. Replace “anydesk_6.3.0-1_amd64.deb” with the actual name of the AnyDesk package you downloaded:

 

$ sudo dpkg -i anydesk_6.3.0-1_amd64.deb

Selecting previously unselected package anydesk.
(Reading database ... 325945 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to unpack anydesk_6.3.0-1_amd64.deb ...
Failed to stop anydesk.service: Unit anydesk.service not loaded.
Unpacking anydesk (6.3.0) ...
dpkg: dependency problems prevent configuration of anydesk:
 anydesk depends on libgtkglext1; however:
  Package libgtkglext1 is not installed.

dpkg: error processing package anydesk (--install):
 dependency problems - leaving unconfigured
Processing triggers for hicolor-icon-theme (0.17-2) ...
Processing triggers for mailcap (3.70+nmu1ubuntu1) ...
Processing triggers for gnome-menus (3.36.0-1ubuntu3) ...
Processing triggers for desktop-file-utils (0.26-1ubuntu3) ...
Errors were encountered while processing:
 anydesk

This command will install AnyDesk on your Ubuntu 22.04 system. However, if you encounter dependency issues (above), consult the next section for a resolution.

Step 5: Resolve Dependencies (if necessary)

If you encounter any dependency issues during the installation process, you can use the following command to resolve them:

$ sudo apt-get install ~/Downloads/anydesk_6.3.0-1_amd64.deb -f

This command will automatically install any missing dependencies required by AnyDesk.

Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree... Done
Reading state information... Done
Correcting dependencies... Done
Note, selecting 'anydesk' instead of '/home/admin/Downloads/anydesk_6.3.0-1_amd64.deb'
anydesk is already the newest version (6.3.0).
The following NEW packages will be installed:
  libgtkglext1
0 upgraded, 1 newly installed, 0 to remove and 9 not upgraded.
1 not fully installed or removed.
Need to get 73.9 kB of archives.
After this operation, 426 kB of additional disk space will be used.
Get:1 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu jammy/universe amd64 libgtkglext1 amd64 1.2.0-11 [73.9 kB]
Fetched 73.9 kB in 0s (381 kB/s)
Selecting previously unselected package libgtkglext1:amd64.
(Reading database ... 325963 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to unpack .../libgtkglext1_1.2.0-11_amd64.deb ...
Unpacking libgtkglext1:amd64 (1.2.0-11) ...
Setting up libgtkglext1:amd64 (1.2.0-11) ...
Setting up anydesk (6.3.0) ...
Created symlink /etc/systemd/system/multi-user.target.wants/anydesk.service → /etc/systemd/system/anydesk.service.
Processing triggers for libc-bin (2.35-0ubuntu3.6) ...

Step 6: Launch AnyDesk

Once AnyDesk is installed, you can launch it from the applications menu (Activities -> Type ‘Anydesk‘ in the search bar) or by typing anydesk in the Terminal.

$ anydesk

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Upon launching AnyDesk for the first time, you’ll be presented with the free license (non-professional use) version.

Step 7: Connect to Remote Computers

With AnyDesk installed and running, you can now connect to remote computers using their AnyDesk address or by entering the remote computer’s ID manually. Simply enter the AnyDesk address or ID in the “Remote Desk” field and click “Connect“.

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Congratulations! You have successfully installed AnyDesk on Ubuntu 22.04 and are now ready to enjoy seamless remote desktop access. Whether you need to access your work computer from home or provide remote support to a friend or family member, AnyDesk has you covered.