Getting started with AnyDesk

Getting started with AnyDesk

AnyDesk allows users to establish remote connections between devices. This article explains how to start a remote session and introduces the main features available in AnyDesk.

Start a remote session

  1. Open AnyDesk on both devices. 
  2. Locate the AnyDesk address or ID on the remote device. 
  3. Enter the address or ID in the Remote Desk field. 
  4. Select Connect. 
  5. Accept the connection request on the remote device. 
  6. Wait for the session to start. 

Access a device unattended

Unattended Access allows connections without requiring someone to accept the session on the remote device.
  1. Open AnyDesk on the remote device. 
  2. Configure Unattended Access. 
  3. Create a password. 
  4. Save the configuration. 
  5. Connect using the device address and password. 
Alert
Use a strong password when configuring Unattended Access.

Main features

  1. Remote access: Connect to and control remote devices
  2. File transfer: Transfer files between connected devices
  3. Remote printing: Print documents from a remote session
  4. VPN: Create a secure connection between devices
  5. Session recording: Record remote sessions
  6. Mobile support: Connect from Android and iOS devices
  7. Unattended Access: Connect without user interaction on the remote device

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