Customize AnyDesk with Advanced Options for Windows: Key-Value Pairs and Possibilities
In addition to regular customization options, AnyDesk offers “Advanced” options to help users tailor their AnyDesk clients to their exact specifications.
You can override a setting (meaning there is no way to change it back within AnyDesk) or change the default setting used by AnyDesk. For security-related functions, we recommend using “Override Setting” to prevent them from being changed from the custom client’s user interface.
Below are the advanced options of AnyDesk for Windows.
Tip: Default values are in bold.
Client Features
| Feature | Key-Value Pair | Value Possibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Use specific version | _module=anydesk- |
e.g. _module=anydesk-6.0.8 |
| Automatic alias registration | ad.features.register_alias=true | false, true |
| Automatic alias registration in custom namespace | ad.anynet.register.add_to_namespace=true | false, true |
| Elevation request at startup (UAC) | ad.features.auto_uac=true | false, true |
| Allow installation | ad.features.install=true | false, true |
| Disable VPN | ad.features.vpn=false | false, true |
| Disable Wake-on-LAN | ad.features.wol=false | false, true |
| Prevent users from deleting or overwriting the license | ad.license.permissions=0 | 0: No permission, 1: Have permission |
Client Settings
| Setting | Key-Value Pair | Value Possibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Disable all settings | ad.ui.cfg_enabled=false | false, true |
User Interface Settings
| Feature | Key-Value Pair | Value Possibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Disable user interface settings | ad.ui.cfg_enable_interface=false | false, true |
| Set default language | ad.ui.lang= |
language codes |
| Disable automatic language selection | ad.ui.lang.auto=false | false, true |
| Disable email invitation option | ad.ui.show_invite=false | false, true |
| Disable sending direct invitations | ad.features.session_invitation.send=false | false, true |
| Disable receiving direct invitations | ad.features.session_invitation.receive=false | false, true |
| Show AnyDesk ID instead of Alias | ad.ui.alias_or_id=true | false, true |
| Hide local taskbar when AnyDesk window is maximized | ad.ui.maximize_type=true | false, true |
| Disable close session comments | ad.ui.comment_session=false | false, true |
| AnyDesk starts in advanced view | ad.roster.adv_view=true | false, true |
| Remove “What’s New” tile in main window | ad.ui.show_tile.whats_new=0 | 0: Disable, 1: Enable |
| Remove “Set password for unattended access” tile (Pre-AnyDesk 7) | ad.ui.show_tile.password=0 | 0: Disable, 1: Enable |
| Remove tile about the existence of discovery feature | ad.discovery.show_tile=0 | 0: Disable, 1: Enable |
| Disable Recent sessions | ad.features.recent_out=0 | 0: Disable |
| Disable Favorites | ad.features.favorites=0 | 0: Disable |
| Hide circular menu button on inactivity (Android only) | ad.ui.auto_hide_nubsi=true | false, true |
| Hide plugin installation dialog (Android only) | ad.ui.enable.dialog.plugin.install=0 | 0: Disable, 1: Enable |
| Hide plugin update dialog (Android only) | ad.ui.enable.dialog.plugin.update=0 | 0: Disable, 1: Enable |
| Hide plugin activation dialog (Android only) | ad.ui.enable.dialog.plugin.activation=0 | 0: Disable, 1: Enable |
| Hide battery optimization dialog (Android only) | ad.ui.enable.dialog.battery_optimization=0 | 0: Disable, 1: Enable |
| Hide overlay permission dialog (Android only) | ad.ui.enable.dialog.overlay_permission=0 | 0: Disable, 1: Enable |
| Hide local scam warning dialog (Android only) | ad.ui.enable.dialog.local_scam_warning=0 | 0: Disable, 1: Enable |
| Disable automatic start of tutorial (Android only) | ad.ui.enable.tutorial_autostart=0 | 0: Disable, 1: Enable |
| Hide privacy policy dialog (Android only) | ad.ui.enable.dialog.privacy_policy=0 | 0: Disable, 1: Enable |
Security Settings
| Feature | Key-Value Pair | Value Possibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Disable security settings | ad.ui.cfg_enable_security=false | false, true |
| Disable interactive access | ad.security.interactive_access=2 | 2: disable, 1: enable when AnyDesk is open, 0: always enabled |
| Enable Access Control List (ACL) | ad.security.acl_enabled=true | false, true |
| Disable unattended access | ad.features.unattended=false | false |
| Prohibit saving login information of this computer from others | ad.security.allow_logon_token=false | false, true |
| Disable two-factor authentication | ad.features.two_factor_auth=false | false, true |
| Disable File Manager sessions | ad.features.file_manager=false | false, true |
| Terminate existing incoming sessions upon receiving a session request (Android only) | ad.security.kickout=1 | 0: Disable, 1: Enable |
| Protect settings with device credentials or biometrics (0=disable, 2=enable) | ad.security.settings_protection=2 | 0: Disable, 2: Enable |
Unattended Access Settings (pre AnyDesk 7)
Warning:
With AnyDesk 7 and later, these key-value pairs only affect the unattended access profile, assuming one has been created within the custom client settings.
| Feature | Key-Value Pair | Value Possibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Override standard permissions (only works if different permissions have been set for unattended access) | ad.security.enable_uaccess_permissions=true | false, true |
| Prohibit user connection to: | ||
| Hear sound output of my computer | ad.security.uaccess.hear_audio=false | false, true |
| Control my computer’s keyboard and mouse | ad.security.uaccess.control_input=false | false, true |
| Access my computer’s clipboard | ad.security.uaccess.sync_clipbrd=false | false, true |
| Access my computer’s clipboard for file transfer | ad.security.uaccess.clipboard.files=false | false, true |
| Lock my computer’s keyboard and mouse | ad.security.uaccess.block_input=false | false, true |
| Restart my computer | ad.security.uaccess.restart=false | false, true |
| Use file manager | ad.security.uaccess.file_manager=false | false, true |
| Lock desktop upon session end | ad.security.uaccess.lock_account=false | false, true |
| Request system info | ad.security.uaccess.sysinfo=false | false, true |
| Print my documents on their printer | ad.security.uaccess.print=false | false, true |
| Draw on my computer’s screen | ad.security.uaccess.whiteboard=false | false, true |
| Create TCP tunnels | ad.security.uaccess.tcp_tunnel=false | false, true |
| Privacy mode activated | ad.security.uaccess.privacy_feature=false | false, true |
| Show colored mouse pointer when physical input is prohibited | ad.security.uaccess.user_pointer=false | false, true |
## Interactive Access/Acceptance Setting Window (pre AnyDesk 7)
| Feature | Key-Value Pair | Value Possibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibit user connection to: | ||
| Hear sound output of my computer | ad.security.hear_audio=false | false, true |
| Control my computer’s keyboard and mouse | ad.security.control_input=false | false, true |
| Access my computer’s clipboard | ad.security.sync_clipbrd=false | false, true |
| Access my computer’s clipboard for file transfer | ad.security.clipboard.files=false | false, true |
| Lock my computer’s keyboard and mouse | ad.security.block_input=false | false, true |
| Restart my computer | ad.security.restart=false | false, true |
| Use file manager | ad.security.file_manager=false | false, true |
| Request system info | ad.security.sysinfo=false | false, true |
| Print my documents on their printer | ad.security.print=false | false, true |
| Draw on my computer’s screen | ad.security.whiteboard=false | false, true |
| Create TCP tunnels | ad.security.tcp_tunnel=false | false, true |
| Privacy mode activated | ad.security.privacy_feature=false | false, true |
| Show colored mouse pointer when physical input is prohibited | ad.security.user_pointer=false | false, true |
Permission Profiles (AnyDesk 7+)
Tip:
We offer a Permission Profile Key-Value Generator to assist customers in generating the necessary key-value pairs for their desired configuration.
Warning:
Unlike previous ad.security key-value pairs, the new key-value pairs introduced with AnyDesk 7, known as Permission Profiles, provide a higher level of customization and flexibility than ever before.
You can create up to 10 customized profiles, each with individual sets of permissions and unattended access passwords, to suit the needs of different roles.
These new key-value pairs also offer the possibility of separating permissions that are found in the acceptance window and in Settings > Security.
For example, with
ad.security.permission_profiles.profile1.permissions.audio=0
in the Override field, the audio transmission permission will always be disabled by default when profile1 is selected. However, the permission can be re-enabled through the acceptance window.
If you do not want to allow the owner of the remote controlled device to re-enable the permission through the acceptance window, you can additionally include the following key-value pair:
ad.security.permission_profiles.profile1.changeable_in_accept_window.audio=0
| Feature | Key-Value Pair | Value Possibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Internal identifier of the profile for the following key-value pairs. Used in combination with the key-value pairs that appear below. | <profile_id> | Default Profiles:Default: _defaultFull Access: _full_accessScreen Sharing: _screen_sharing**… |
| Available permission list for the following key-value pairs | audio, input, clipboard, clipboard_files, block_input, sas… | |
| Remember the profile and permissions used in the previous session between the same two clients? | ad.security.permission_profiles.enable_previous_session=<0,1> | 0: No, 1: Yes |
| Create a profile with <profile_id> identifier and call it |
ad.security.permission_profiles.define.<profile_id>= |
e.g. ad.security.permission_profiles.define.profile1=myprofile |
Password and salt:
Example key-value pairs that enable unattended access for the Default profile and disable unattended access for a custom profile:
- ad.security.permission_profiles\_id.pwd= <hash>
- ad.security.permission_profiles\_id.salt= <salt>
Hashes and salts can be generated via the Password Generator.
Delete profile from custom client:
- ad.security.permission_profiles.<profile\_id>.removed=1
Allow manual creation of permission profiles in Settings > Security:
- ad.security.permission_profiles.can\_create=1
Let me know if you need further assistance or have any other questions!
Discovery Settings
| Feature | Key-Value Pair | Value Possibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Do not search for other AnyDesk clients on the local network | ad.discovery.default_behavior= 1 ad.discovery.enabled=false | 0, 1 false, true |
| Exclude this device from discovery | ad.discovery.hidden=true | false, true |
| IP address for multicast communication | ad.discovery.multicast_ip=239.255.102.18 | e.g. 1.1.1.1 |
| UDP port range to use (starting with the port specified with ad.discovery.multicast_port) | ad.discovery.port_range=3 | e.g. 1, 2, 3 |
Automatic Disconnect Settings
| Feature | Key-Value Pair | Value Possibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Disable automatic disconnect | ad.security.auto_disconnect.mode=0 | 0: Disabled, 1: Enabled |
| Automatic disconnect time in seconds | ad.security.auto_disconnect.timeout=60 | Minimum: 60 |
Privacy Settings
| Feature | Key-Value Pair | Value Possibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Disable privacy settings | ad.ui.cfg_enable_privacy=false | false, true |
| Set default user image | ad.privacy.image.show=0 | 0: Hide, 1: Account image |
| Set user image | ad.privacy.bkgnd.show=0 | 0: Screenshot, 1: Desktop wallpaper, 3: Deactivated |
| Path of screenshot capture | ad.privacy.scrshot.path_cfg=1 | 1: Default, 2: Custom |
| Custom path of screenshot capture | ad.privacy.scrshot.path= |
e.g. C:\Users\ |
| Chat log path settings | ad.privacy.chat.path_cfg=0 | 0: Disabled, 1: Default path, 2: Custom path |
| Custom chat log path | ad.privacy.chat.path= |
e.g. C:\Users\ |
| Enable alternative wallpaper mode (ASB) | ad.privacy.wallpaper.mode=1 | 0: Disabled, 1: Color |
| Set ASB color | ad.privacy.wallpaper.color=<RGBA Hex> | default: #000000FF |
| Enable screen frame | ad.privacy.screen_frame.mode=1 | 0: Disabled, 1: Enabled |
| Set screen frame width | ad.privacy.screen_frame.width= |
Default: 10 |
| Set screen frame opacity | ad.privacy.screen_frame.opacity=<0-255> | Default: 128 |
| Set screen frame color | ad.privacy.screen_frame.color=<RGBA Hex> | Default: #FF0000FF |
Display Settings
| Feature | Key-Value Pair | Value Possibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Disable display settings | ad.ui.cfg_enable_video=false | false, true |
| Display quality | ad.image.quality_preset=0 | 0: Best quality, 1: Balanced, 2: Optimize reaction time |
| Show remote cursor | ad.image.show_remote_cursor=true | false, true |
| Show move size helper | ad.image.move_size_hlp=true | false, true |
| Disable hotkey transmission | ad.image.suppress_keys=false | false, true |
| Choose display mode | ad.image.viewmode=0 | 0: Original 1: Shrink 2: Stretch |
| Start new sessions in full screen mode | ad.image.insta_fullscreen=true | false, true |
| Use edge scroll in original view mode | ad.image.edge_ |
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