Specifying "for PC" suggests you want the desktop client itself, maybe to help someone remotely or to reach your own computer from elsewhere, rather than the mobile app you might already have installed. This gets you the Windows client, which can run a session instantly without even installing if you just need a one-off connection. Free use covers personal, non-commercial remote access with no session time limit.
Personal use is free — commercial use isn't automatic
AnyDesk's free tier is meant for personal, non-commercial remote access and has no time limit for that kind of use. Using it for paid IT support or business tasks triggers a license requirement that AnyDesk detects through usage patterns.
For accessing your own machine without anyone there to accept the connection, you'll need to set a fixed password under AnyDesk's security settings on that PC beforehand.
Who ends up using AnyDesk
Remote IT support technicians and people helping family members troubleshoot a PC from afar are its typical users.
- IT support staff remotely fixing a client's or coworker's PC without traveling onsite
- Accessing your own home computer's files and apps while away, like from a laptop
- Helping a less tech-savvy relative troubleshoot a problem by seeing their screen live
Before you install
A couple of things worth knowing about AnyDesk before you request the link: it covers Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, so pick the right build for the machine you're setting up. And on pricing, AnyDesk has a free tier plus a paid upgrade; the free build below is the full, genuine app, not a time-limited trial. It's developed and maintained by AnyDesk Software GmbH.
System requirements
- WindowsWindows 10 or 11 (64-bit); older 7/8.1 builds usually still run but no longer get official support
- macOSa recent macOS release — check the download page for the current minimum version, since Apple Silicon vs Intel builds sometimes differ
- Linuxmost current 64-bit distributions; look for a native .deb/.rpm/AppImage or a package in your distro's own repository
- Androida recent Android build installed from the Play Store or the developer's own APK
- iOSa recent iOS release installed from the App Store
Heavier workloads (large files, high-res media, big projects) will naturally want more RAM and a faster CPU/GPU than the bare minimum.
Quick steps
- Get the lightweight AnyDesk client from the button above
- Launch it directly — no installation is even required for a one-off session
- Share your AnyDesk ID with the other person, or set unattended access for your own PC
AnyDesk: the honest trade-offs
- Low-latency connection stays smooth even over fairly modest internet connections
- Runs a session instantly without requiring installation on the connecting machine
- Works across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS for cross-platform support
- Commercial or frequent professional use gets flagged and requires a paid license
- Unattended access setup requires pre-configuring a password on the target machine first
The client here comes from AnyDesk Software's own release, so the connection encryption and ID system work exactly as documented.
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Keeping AnyDesk up to date
AnyDesk usually has a built-in updater or store-based auto-update (Microsoft Store / Mac App Store / Play Store, depending on platform); if you installed it manually, re-downloading the current build from the official source is the fallback. Sticking to the developer's own distribution channel — which is what this page links to — means you're never stuck on an old build with unpatched bugs just because a mirror site stopped updating its copy.
Features, install steps, alternatives and more detail live on the main AnyDesk page.
Frequently asked questions
Can I access this PC unattended, without someone accepting the connection?
Yes, once you set a fixed password in AnyDesk's security settings on the target machine, it can accept incoming sessions automatically.
How is AnyDesk different from TeamViewer's free tier?
AnyDesk generally uses less bandwidth thanks to its own video codec, while TeamViewer's free tier includes more built-in collaboration extras.
