How to Install Anydesk 6.4 On Ubuntu 24.10, Ubuntu 24.04, Ubuntu 22.04 And Derivative Systems (via Repo Or Flatpak)

As you may know, Anydesk is a free remote desktop aplication (similar to Teamviewer), designed to deliver secure and high-performance access to remote devices. It is easy to use, has fast response times, making it a preferred choise for remote assistance and collaboration, used a lot of IT support professionals to do remote torubleshooting.

One of Anydesk’s key strengths is its exceptional speed and low-latency performance, enabled by its proprietary DeskRT codec, which compresses and transfers data with minimal delay. The software incorporates TLS 1.2 encryption and RSA 2048 asymmetric key exchange and allows safeguarding your connections against unauthorized access.

The software is free for personal use and is cross-platform, being available for Linux, Windows, macOS, Android and iOS.

Anydesk also supports multiple configurations and customizations to suit your specific needs, including unattended access, session recording, and integration options for IT professionals and businesses. Whether you’re working remotely, offering technical support, or sharing files, Anydesk offers a secure, efficient, and user-friendly solution for seamless remote connectivity.

The latest version available:

The latest version available is AnyDesk 6.4, which comes with the following changes for Linux:

Features:

• Migrated from GTK2 to GTK3

Bugfixes:

• Fixed Accept Window can be controlled by Remote without permission granted
• Fixed audio is transmitted when disabled in Audio Settings
• Fixed opening Settings from command line
• Fixed memory leak during Incoming Session
• Fixed hanging keyboard modifier keys
• Fixed crash when recreating deleted Address Book entry
• Fixed creating new Address Book requires a restart to show up
• Fixed Screen Frame top border is missing on second monitor
• Fixed Address Book license restrictions
• Fixed Session Recording license restrictions
• Fixed File Transfer license restrictions
• Fixed Custom Client DEB URL handler does not work
• Fixed irrelevant functionalities enabled in Outgoing/Incoming only Custom clients
• Fixed starting Outgoing Session from command line on Debian 11
• Fixed setting Session Recordings directory from Recording Settings
• Fixed Screen Sharing profile is visible in Accept Window if the Session is marked as scam
• Fixed Session recording file can not be played until the opened Session Playback tab is closed
• Fixed start Session Recording button must be pressed twice to start the recording
• Fixed Follow Remote Cursor settings does not work
• Fixed Scam Warning does not appear if Accept Window is open
• Fixed Lock remote account on Session end does not work
• Fixed Access Control List is not visible in Custom Clients
• Fixed incorrect desktop shortcut name for Custom Clients
• Fixed wrong icons are shown in Session Toolbar during Outgoing Session
• Fixed deadlock when retrying Outgoing Connection from Session Closed dialog
• Fixed crash when scrolling through the Session Playback
• Fixed many more minor User Interface issues

Other changes:

• Improved user experience in Session Closed dialogs

How to Install Anydesk 6.4 on Ubuntu 24.10, Ubuntu 24.04, Ubuntu 22.04 and Derivative Systems via the Official Repository

Update Package List and Install Required Tools

Before installing Anydesk, ensure your system is up to date and that essential tools like curl and gpg are installed. These tools are necessary for adding and verifying the Anydesk repository key.

Run the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y curl gpg

Add the Anydesk GPG Key

To verify the authenticity of Anydesk packages, download and add the official repository’s signing key:

curl -fsSL https://keys.anydesk.com/repos/DEB-GPG-KEY | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /usr/share/keyrings/anydesk.gpg

This command saves the key in /usr/share/keyrings/, which is the recommended location for APT repository keys.

Add the Anydesk Repository

Next, add the official Anydesk repository to your APT sources list:

echo 'deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/anydesk.gpg] http://deb.anydesk.com/ all main' | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/anydesk.list

This command creates the anydesk.list file in /etc/apt/sources.list.d/, allowing your system to recognize and install Anydesk packages.

Update the Package List

After adding the new repository, update the APT index to recognize the newly available Anydesk packages:

sudo apt update

Install Anydesk

Now, install Anydesk with the following command:

sudo apt install -y anydesk

This will download and install the latest stable version of Anydesk on your system.

Optional: How to Uninstall Anydesk

Uninstall Anydesk

If you decide to remove Anydesk from your system, you can do so with:

sudo apt remove -y anydesk

Remove Unused Packages

After removing Anydesk, it’s a good practice to clean up unnecessary dependencies that are no longer needed:

sudo apt autoremove -y

Delete the Anydesk Repository

To completely remove Anydesk from your APT sources, delete the repository file:

sudo rm -f /etc/apt/sources.list.d/anydesk.list

Update the Package List Again

To ensure your system no longer checks for Anydesk updates, run:

sudo apt update

How to Install Anydesk 6.4 on Ubuntu 24.10, Ubuntu 24.04, Ubuntu 22.04 and Derivative Systems via Flatpak

Flatpak is a popular package management system designed to provide a secure and consistent way of distributing applications across various Linux distributions. Unlike traditional repositories, Flatpak applications run in a sandboxed environment, offering better security and cross-distribution compatibility.

One of Flatpak’s main advantages is its decentralized nature. Users can download applications from Flathub, the primary Flatpak repository, without relying on distribution-specific repositories. However, just like Snap, Flatpak applications may require more disk space due to bundled dependencies.

Setup Flatpak and Install Anydesk

If you prefer to install Anydesk using Flatpak, first ensure that you have Flatpak installed on your system. If Flatpak is not installed, set it up with the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install flatpak
flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://dl.flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo

Once Flatpak is installed and Flathub is added, install Anydesk with:

flatpak install flathub com.anydesk.Anydesk

If you are unable to find Anydesk via search, you can either log out and log back in or run the below command:

flatpak run com.anydesk.Anydesk

Optional: Uninstall Anydesk Using Flatpak

To remove Anydesk if installed via Flatpak, use the command:

flatpak uninstall --delete-data com.anydesk.Anydesk

This is everything. Enjoy!