Mastering AnyDesk Command-Line Interface for Linux: Installation, Client, and Connection Commands
AnyDesk Command-Line Interface for Linux
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The following commands can be entered in the Linux terminal or can be used in a script to automate parts of AnyDesk.
Installation Commands
AnyDesk for Linux can be downloaded and updated via the command-line interface using the AnyDesk repositories. Instructions on how to set up and use the repositories can be found below:
How to Set Up AnyDesk Repositories
How to Use AnyDesk Repositories
Client Commands
These commands can be used to interact with the AnyDesk client through the terminal or scripts.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
anydesk <parameter> |
View Client Command Parameters |
echo <password> | anydesk --set-password |
Set the specified password for unattended access. (Needs to be used as root) |
echo <license_key>| anydesk --register-license |
Register the specified license key. |
Client Command Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
--get-alias |
Return the AnyDesk-Alias. |
--get-id |
Return the AnyDesk-ID. |
--get-status |
Return the client’s online status. |
--version |
Return the current AnyDesk client version. |
--settings |
Open the default settings page. |
--admin-settings |
Open the specified global settings page. (Needs to be used as root) |
--admin-settings:<viable_parameter> Viable parameters: capture, security, connection, recording. |
Open the administrative settings on the specific page. (needs to be used as root) |
Connection Commands
A connection can be established through the command-line interface.
When requesting a connection through the command line, several parameters can be appended.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
anydesk <ID/Alias> <additional parameters> |
Request a connection to the specified client. See Optional Connection Command Parameters for additional parameters. |
echo <password> | anydesk <ID/Alias> --with-password |
Send a connection request to the specified client with the entered password. |
Optional Connection Command Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
--file-transfer |
Start a File Transfer session. |
--fullscreen |
Start an interactive session in fullscreen mode. |
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