Learning AnyDesk from Scratch

Receive a remote connection request and choose to accept, dismiss, or message; accepting grants the other computer access, shown by a green mouse cursor, allowing them to control your screen.

Explore remote computer control options in AnyDesk, using mouse and keyboard to navigate, view privacy mode, monitor activity, browse files, and chat.

Learn to manage connection permissions to control what a connected computer can do on your computer, including mouse and keyboard use, sound, view, drawing, and clipboard access.

Learn to manage AnyDesk session permissions by enabling or disabling remote control. Toggle clipboard synchronization, block remote input, and lock the remote device at session end to tailor access.

View remote device details in privacy mode to see the operating system, device name, user, CPU, RAM, graphics card, MAC address, and IP address. Grant access only to trusted people.

Rename computers in AnyDesk by right-clicking a device in recent sessions and selecting rename to set clear display names like 'my laptop computer' or 'my desktop computer'.

Learn to chat during a remote AnyDesk session by using the chat in the top-right corner, sending messages, and viewing replies on both ends.

Access a remote computer and annotate it with AnyDesk's whiteboard, drawing with a pen, lines, shapes, and arrows while maintaining control and selecting colors to highlight points.

Learn how to copy text from a remote computer to your local notepad by enabling the clipboard and synchronize clipboard in AnyDesk, then paste on your computer.

Learn how to transfer files between your device and a remote computer in AnyDesk by copying and pasting on the remote desktop or uploading via the browse file option.

Monitor file transfer progress in AnyDesk by observing ongoing transfers, including file copies and folder uploads, and cancel or terminate transfers mid-process.

Learn to navigate a remote computer's file system with the file manager, browse and download files, manage folders (create, remove), and refresh views to track changes.

Switch AnyDesk from windowed mode to full screen via the display menu, making the remote desktop feel like your own; exit full screen from the top right.

Configure display scaling in AnyDesk from scratch by using auto-adapt to the remote screen for a pixel-perfect resolution as you resize, and reset to the initial resolution when needed.

Learn to access multiple monitors in AnyDesk by connecting to a remote desktop and switching between the first and second monitors.

Enable unattended access by setting a password to allow remote connections without approval, then decide whether to require automatic login or manual acceptance, noting security risks.

Configure unattended access in any desk by selecting permission profiles, unlocking settings, and adjusting who can lock the device or sign out users, for trustworthy people only.

Configure AnyDesk to restrict access to specific devices by enabling the address filter, adding trusted addresses, and ensuring only those devices can connect.

Create a custom permission profile in AnyDesk by unlocking settings, adding a profile named custom profile, and selecting its permissions for access control.

Learn to secure your AnyDesk account by enabling two-factor authentication, pairing an authentication app via a QR code, and using a one-time code during sign-in.

Learn how to add and manage favorites in AnyDesk by using the star button or right-click to add or remove computers for quick access in the favorites section.

Add a desktop shortcut in AnyDesk for a device to enable quick access. Name it, then double-click to connect to the other computer without opening AnyDesk.

Learn how to take screenshots of a remote desktop in AnyDesk, save them to a chosen location, and customize the default screenshot path in settings.

Record your computer screen with AnyDesk using the start screen recording option, adjust audio, and pause, resume, or stop to save and review your recording.

Send Alt-Control-Delete to the remote device using AnyDesk, by selecting Send Alt-Control-Delete in the actions section. Access Task Manager and remote contents from the remote desktop.

Open the main menu, go to settings, and manage audio in AnyDesk by enabling transmit audio, setting the remote computer's output, and choosing the default or a specific audio device.

Navigate to settings, open general, and change the AnyDesk language, then restart the app to apply the update, and revert to English if needed.

access the theme option in AnyDesk settings to switch between light and dark mode. use system settings to let AnyDesk follow your device theme for consistent display.

Learn how AnyDesk saves chat conversations and how to locate, view, and customize the chat log path by navigating to settings > general, then selecting default, custom, or disable options.

Explore identity settings in AnyDesk to control remote screen visibility by selecting wallpaper, screenshot, or hide options for privacy.

Delete system.conf and service.conf in the AnyDesk folder under program files and program data to reset the id; reopen to see disconnected, then a new address is assigned.

Connect to two devices simultaneously by entering the first device address. Then use the plus button to add a second device and enter its password if required.

Access your AnyDesk account online at my.anydesk.com and sign in with your username and password. Explore the dashboard to manage active connections, clients, address book, users, language, and account settings.

Learn to manage your AnyDesk address book from the web dashboard, create entries with an ID, add comments and tags, save changes, and connect to remote desktops.

Modify and organize address books from the web dashboard by editing entries and tags, saving changes, and exporting the address book as a CSV file for use in another account.

Discover how to view and manage remote device online status in AnyDesk, switch visibility on and off in settings, and distinguish online (green) from offline (red) devices.

Install the AnyDesk printer, handle the Windows security prompt, and enable remote printing from a remote computer by choosing default or selected printers for incoming jobs.

Install the AnyDesk printer drivers on both computers, select the AnyDesk printer for remote prints, and save as a pdf or print to a physical printer.

Delete your AnyDesk account from the web dashboard by navigating to my profile and selecting delete user account, noting that deletion is irreversible and reversal is possible within 60 days.

Connect to a remote computer with AnyDesk, install the AnyDesk printer, and print or save documents using PDF options; edit a template flyer and pin the session for quick access.

Set up remote connections and transfer files with AnyDesk, and chat effectively. Customize settings and secure sessions to work confidently from anywhere and practice to build mastery.