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| User Interface | Security | Privacy | Display | Audio | Connection | File Transfer | Recording |
- 2Security
- 7Connection
User Interface
- Set language
- Show ID instead of Alias
- Hide local taskbar when window is maximized
- Ask for session comment after session
- The session comment will be sent to the AnyDesk Portal linked to the current licence.
- Open Address Book on startup
- Display Accept Window on incoming chat message.
- Each time a chat message arrives, the Accept Window will come to the foreground.
Security
Might need to be unlocked first (e.g. if AnyDesk is installed). This can be done by administrators only.
Interactive Access
Incoming session requests can either be automatically rejected or need user interaction.
In case Interactive Access is enabled, the Accept Window will be shown whenever an incoming session request arrives.
To start the session the request has to be accepted either by pressing 'Accept' in the Accept Window or by sending valid credentials (see Unattended Access).
There are three options for incoming session requests:
- Allow always
- Only allow when AnyDesk's main window is open
- Disable
Unattended Access
See Unattended Access.
Access Control List
- Limit access to your device by using a whitelist.
- Incoming session requests from IDs/Aliases that do not match at least one listed criterion will be blocked automatically.
- Wildcards are supported. For example to allow access from all members of a namespace called namespace add *@namespace to the list.
Updates
- Keep your AnyDesk client automatically up to date. This is not yet available for custom clients.
- Download updates and ask for installation.
- Disable auto-update.
- Beta version
Privacy
| User Name | A custom or user account name displayed in various locations. |
|---|---|
| User Image | A custom or user account image displayed in various locations, including the Accept Window. Can be disabled. |
| Desk Preview | A screenshot or wallpaper of your device displayed in the Address Book or the list of Recent Sessions of other AnyDesk clients. Can be disabled. |
| Screenshot Path | The path where to save screenshots made during a session. |
| Chat Log | The path where to save the chat log. Chat logging can be disabled from here. |
Display
| Quality | Choose between higher quality or a better reaction time. |
|---|---|
| Visual Helpers | These helpers give you better visibility of actions. Like:
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| View Mode | Controls how the remote image is displayed locally: original size, shrinked or stretched.
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| Hardware Acceleration | Choose your preferred renderer (OpenGL/Direct3D/DirectDraw) or disable acceleration.
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| Individual Settings | Save settings for each desk or reset them after AnyDesk is restarted. |
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Audio
More information on AnyDesk Audio can be found by clicking here.
Connection
Direct Connection
Direct connections are usually faster than those using a server to communicate. However, in some network environments the connection may be closed after some time,for example because of firewall interaction. Disable direct connections in the settings to avoid unexpected session ends.
Local Port Listening
For direct connections in the local network TCP Port 7070 is used for listening by default. This port is opened when installing AnyDesk.To specify a custom port go to Settings » Connection. (Must be set for all clients.)
HTTP-Proxy
AnyDesk supports using a Proxy Server. Available working modes are:
- disabled
- determined automatically (Proxy Auto-Config / PAC)
- specified
- IP
- Port
- Authentification
Note: The Proxy must support CONNECT Method. Authentification can be done with basic access and digest access. NTLM is supported in the current beta.
File Transfer
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See File_Manager_and_File_Transfer.
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Recording
See Session Recording.
Nowadays, almost everything can be hooked up to the internet. Smartphones and computers, but also televisions, coffee machines, even toothbrushes, can now connect to the web. Linking all these devices and sensors and connecting them to a cloud is called IoT (Internet of Things).
What’s next? Will we soon be able to connect our pets to the internet? We can already connect to them and each other from afar, and a remote desktop solution like AnyDesk can help! Don’t believe us? The following use cases come directly from AnyDesk’s employees and users.
Take the Perfect Picture Ensuring No One is Left Out
Our first idea is by one of our developers: When taking photos, remote desktop software isn’t necessarily the first thing you think of. But how often have you struggled to take the perfect group photo with your friends? It’s hard to capture one that everyone thinks is share-worthy, not to mention deciding who should stay out and take the photo. Should the group ask a stranger to take the shot or set the self-timer? Will everyone be visible and well-positioned?
With AnyDesk, you can easily set up a smartphone to connect to the best camera. As soon as everyone in the group has positioned themselves, someone can connect to the camera via AnyDesk and check the lighting and positioning in real time and make adjustments like telling the front row to crouch a little more. Now you can snap the photo and immediately check if it turned out well without having to run back and forth.
Transfer Files Without Portable Storage Devices
Because the photo turned out beautifully, you decide to have it professionally printed. The next opportunity to use AnyDesk is at the copy shop. Our Quality Assurance Engineer recommends: If AnyDesk is on the computer at the copy shop, you could use it to access your smartphone and immediately copy the image file from your PC and print it out. Then you don’t have to use a USB stick or send the file to yourself via email. Do you still have a nice photo on your PC at home? You know the solution: Just get it via AnyDesk.
Keep a Watchful Eye on Your Animal Friends at Home and — Outside
Who is taking care of your pets while you’re at the copy store? Very few households have interior surveillance cameras, even though they could also be used to monitor your pet cats. Our IT manager didn’t have to spend money on an alarm system. He simply uses AnyDesk: Almost every laptop has a built-in webcam, and with AnyDesk, you can turn it on from anywhere and have a clear view of your room. That’s where you’ll find your kitties sleeping soundly. Be sure to use a strong password and disconnect the session afterwards.
Winter is here! Have you set up a bird feeding station? Before you leave the house next time, point your webcam at the feeding station. Nothing is more relaxing than watching the sparrows from your smartphone! Using this method, one of our users was also able to watch a stray cat from his tablet.
The world has never been more connected. With AnyDesk, we can stay in touch with our loved ones at all times and even explore space from our living room.