Need to fix a relative's PC from across town, or reach your own office computer from home? AnyDesk connects Windows computers for remote control, screen sharing and technical help. Enter another computer’s AnyDesk address to request a session, then use its desktop after the person there approves access.
How do you connect to another computer?
The main window displays the computer’s AnyDesk address. Type the remote PC's address into the connection box to start a session. The person at that computer receives a request and must approve it before remote control starts.
After approval, your mouse and keyboard control the remote desktop. This lets a helper navigate menus, open settings, and work with documents on the other computer. The same address-based process works when you need to reach a computer you own.
What happens during a remote session?
AnyDesk sends the remote computer’s screen to your session while relaying mouse and keyboard actions back to it.Its own DeskRT codec compresses screen changes so the remote desktop stays responsive.
AnyDesk also supports transferring files between two connected computers.
- Share your AnyDesk address when someone needs to connect to your computer.
- Enter another computer’s address when you want to request access.
- Use a connected session for remote control or file transfer.
Can AnyDesk be used for remote support?
Yes. The person who needs help shares their address and accepts the incoming request, and the helper can then see and operate their desktop.
Pros
- Connects through an AnyDesk address
- Supports remote mouse and keyboard control
- Transfers files between connected computers
- Uses the DeskRT codec to encode screen changes
System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11
How do I start a connection in AnyDesk?
Type the remote PC's AnyDesk address and wait for the person there to accept.
Can AnyDesk transfer files?
Yes. It supports file transfers between connected computers.
Can the other person control my computer without approval?
For a connection request, the person at the remote computer must approve access before control begins.
