AnyDesk Installation Guide for Ubuntu

Step 1: Download and Install AnyDesk

1. Open Firefox and go to: https://anydesk.com/en/downloads/linux
2. Click “Download Now” for Ubuntu
3. Open the downloaded .deb file and click “Install”

Step 2: Fix Black Screen Issue

Switch from Wayland to X11 (required for screen sharing):

Option A: At Login Screen (Temporary)

1. Log out of your current session
2. At the login screen, click your username
3. Look for a gear/settings icon at the bottom right
4. Select “Ubuntu on Xorg” (instead of regular “Ubuntu”)
5. Enter your password and log in

Option B: Permanent System-wide Fix

1. Open Terminal (press Ctrl + Alt + T)
2. Edit the GDM config file:

sudo nano /etc/gdm3/custom.conf

3. Find the [daemon] section and add/modify:

[daemon]
WaylandEnable=false

4. Save (press Ctrl + X, then Y, then Enter)
5. Restart your computer

Step 3: Configure AnyDesk

1. Open AnyDesk from Applications menu
2. Your AnyDesk ID will appear in the main window (9-digit number)
3. Go to Settings → Security
4. Set a password for unattended access
5. Enable “Enable unattended access”

Step 4: Share Your Connection Details

Send me:

• Your AnyDesk ID (9-digit number)
• The password you just set

Troubleshooting

If you still see a black screen:

1. Open AnyDesk → Settings → Display
2. Enable “Use legacy capture mode”
3. Restart AnyDesk

Important: Only share your AnyDesk ID and password with trusted people. You can change the password anytime in Settings → Security.