AnyDesk Remote Desktop

AnyDesk Software GmbH

About this app

Powerful Remote Assistance Software. Whether you're in the office next door or on the other side of the world, remote access via AnyDesk makes the connection possible. Secure and reliable, for IT professionals as well as private users.

AnyDesk is ad-free and free for personal use. For commercial use visit: https://anydesk.com/en/order

Whether you're in IT support, working from home, or a student studying remotely, AnyDesk's remote desktop software has a solution for you, allowing you to connect to remote devices securely and seamlessly.

AnyDesk offers a wide range of remote desktop functions such as:
• File Transfer
• Remote Printing
• Wake-On-LAN
• Connection via VPN
and much more

The AnyDesk VPN feature allows the creation of a private network between local connecting and remote clients, providing additional security to users. It is important to note that it is not possible to access devices on the remote client's local network or vice versa. Nevertheless, after successfully connected over VPN, the following programs can be used over VPN:
• SSH – Ability to access the Remote Device over SSH
• Gaming – Ability to access a LAN-Multiplayer Game over the Internet.

For an overview of the features, visit: https://anydesk.com/en/features
If you are interested in more information, head to our Help Center by visiting: https://support.anydesk.com/knowledge/features

Why AnyDesk?
• Outstanding performance
• Every operating system, every device
• Banking-standard encryption
• High frame rates, low latency
• In the Cloud or On-Premises

Every operating system, every device. Download the latest AnyDesk version for all platforms here: https://anydesk.com/en/downloads

Quick Start Guide
1. Install and launch AnyDesk on both devices.
2. Enter the AnyDesk-ID that is displayed on the remote device.
3. Confirm the access request on the remote device.
4. Done. You can now control the remote device remotely.

Do you have any questions? Contact us! https://anydesk.com/en/contact

Ratings and reviews

OK if you are going to use the free version, but beware if you are thinking of buying a licence for a full version. They invoiced me for one year for a professional licence (which I paid), but the subscription on the portal was only for 3 months. Have been trying regularly for months now to get them to sort it out. Now it has expired. Have given them 48 hours to resolve this before I ask my bank to recall the transaction.

I thought this app was being targeted by a bad review campaign, but after installing I understood the main issue: the controls are not clear at all on how to disable any incoming connections by default - if at all possible. TBH, I was shocked to see that this app was designed to allow connections to your phone instead of being geared towards connecting remotely to your computer (which I wanted to do). Why would you want your phone being discovered by others - as per default settings?! Scary...

Instead of stating it's free for personal use, it would be more accurate to mention that the free version has limitations, such as a restricted number of connections (e.g., x amount). I've experienced issues with connection limits, being told I exceeded 8 connections in a week, despite only using devices at home. I suggest revising the information to reflect the limitations. The app works mostly fine, with occasional glitches, but I've decided to switch to RustDesk

What’s new

Fixed Bugs
* During outgoing sessions to Windows devices, the soft keyboard is now opened more reliably when input is possible.
* Fixed issues with chat scrolling.
* Fixed wrong remote directory path in file manager after granting the file manager permission.
* Improved stability.
* Fixed reconnect button not being clickable via TV remote control.
* It is now possible to add speed dial items to favorites via TV remote control.
* Minor fixes.