Ubuntu Anydesk Unattended Access



  • Hi, once i start Anydesk on Centos 7, i cannot control Other parts of GUI, i can only use WINkey+ TAB to select but all fields stop working, cant access applications, even via VNC and other access methods. Is there any problem with permissions, i allowed everything. Once i stop service via ssh console, everything goes back to normal.
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  • However, the unattended host option doesn't work very well. Even with Eco mode turned off and the host protected from being closed by power management, the connection gets closed after a while and I have to call my mom to re-enable the teamviewer. Recently, I notice that Anydesk may actually offer unattended access from a PC to an android.

This guide will walk Ubuntu users though the steps to install AnyDesk on Ubuntu 20.04/18.04 Linux Desktop. AnyDesk is a remote server management tool which provides powerful Linux-based connectivity for smooth and seamless remote access to any computer. Both clients can set Permissions prior to or during a session. The incoming client is being viewed and controlled. Next to the session permissions available in the accept window on the incoming client and the session settings of the Main window of the outgoing client during session, standard permissions are set in the security tab of the settings for each client.

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Version 6.1.1

15 Apr 2021

  • Improved file size used to send information to Support:
    Added function that compresses all necessary logfiles when communicating with Support.
  • Fixed bugs related to stability:
    Fixed a bug where the user got stuck with 'waiting for image' window. Fixed a memory leak in the video codec.
  • Fixed bugs related to visual quality:
    Fixed a bug that caused image artifacts to appear during sessions. Fixed a visual glitch in the Address Book.
  • Fixes in the session player:
    Fixed a bug where a session recording may not play immediately.
  • Other small improvements:
    Removed social media buttons. Removed capture tab from settings as image artifacts have been fixed.
Version 6.1.0

28 Jan 2021

  • New features for improved session usability and picture quality:
    Added lossless color mode. Follow mouse mode. Follow focused window mode. Implemented auto-disconnect feature. Added transmit hotkeys as a session setting in the menu.
  • New special keys for compatibility with Android:
    Add Android special keys to keyboard menu.
  • Various functional and usability improvements:
    Improved 2FA. Improved Wake on LAN. Reworked the session recording settings.
  • Fixes in the session player:
    Fixed a crash in the session player. Fixed a bug that caused graphical glitches at the beginning of session recordings in the player.
  • Important - support for 32bit operating systems:
    Support for 32bit operating systems has ended with version 6.1.0. We strongly recommend upgrading to 64bit operating system.
Version 6.0.1

25 Aug 2020

  • Capture settings panel:
    Allows disabling the XDamage extension if you have issues with screen artifacts (warning: may impact performance).
  • Improved iOS support:
    Support for improved connections to iOS devices.
  • Fixed deadlock:
    Fixed a potential deadlock at the beginning of a session, resulting in the 'Waiting for Image' message to never disappear.
Version 6.0.0

28 Jul 2020

  • Two-Factor Authentication:
    When enabled, an additional dialog will be shown after authentication by password or token, requesting a time-based one-time password provided by a third device. This feature requires an app supporting TOTP.
  • Wake-on-Lan:
    When enabled, devices running AnyDesk that are currently in sleep mode can be woken up by other AnyDesk devices in the same local network.
  • Security improvement:
    AnyDesk now supports Perfect Forward Secrecy to strengthen its already strong security for data transfer.
  • Improved Dark Themes support:
    AnyDesk now supports Dark Themes by defaulting to Adwaita Theme.
  • Premium dialog shown even on paid licenses:
    Fixed Open Address Book on Startup feature showing the premium dialog even on paid licenses.
  • Keyboard layout on Fedora 31:
    Fixed keyboard layout change on Fedora 31.
  • Bugfixes:
    Fixed a couple of small bugs.
Version 5.5.6

8 May 2020

  • Bugfix:
    Fixed Debian package dependencies to allow installation on Debian Bullseye.
Version 5.5.5

20 Apr 2020

  • Start/Stop of session recording:
    It is now possible to start/stop recording during the active session.
  • Discovery feature security:
    Significantly improved security of Discovery feature.
  • Bugfixes:
    Fixed online states. Fixed a deadlock in the frontend.
Version 5.5.4Autostart

25 Feb 2020

  • Bugfix:
    Fixed a bug that might cause 32bit versions to fail.
Version 5.5.3

21 Feb 2020

  • Security hardening:
    Hardened Linux/FreeBSD/RPi via FULL RELRO.
  • Bugfix:
    Fixed a security vulnerability.
Version 5.5.2

17 Feb 2020

  • New option when session ends:
    Added lock account on session end feature.
  • Usability improvements:
    Improved minor GUI details. Refactored X11 code to put much less load on X Server. Fixed primary monitor not beeing selected on session start.
  • Crash bugfix:
    Fixed privacy/input blocking crashing certain versions of i915 driver.
  • Minor bugfixes:
    Several minor bugs have been fixed.
Version 5.5.1

3 Dec 2019

  • New Privacy feature indicator:
    Added Privacy indicator into the statusbar to always reflect the current privacy status.
  • New Privacy feature security settings:
    Added unattended access privileges in the security settings which can override the standard permissions if connected via unattended access.
  • Minor bugfixes:
    Several minor bugs have been fixed.
Version 5.5.0

18 Nov 2019

  • VPN connection:
    With this mode two PCs can be put into a private network over a secured connection
  • Android compatibility:
    Added transmission of Android special keys
Version 5.4.1

31 Oct 2019

  • Bugfixes:
    Fixed a couple of minor bugs.
Version 5.4.0

24 Oct 2019

Unattended
  • New feature:
    New Privacy feature added.
  • Wrong keyboard layout:
    Fixed a bug with wrong keyboard layout in some distributions and on some login screens.
  • Modifier keys:
    Fixed a bug that would release modifier keys after typing one character on certain configurations.
  • Bugfixes:
    Fixed couple of minor bugs.
Version 5.1.2

26 Aug 2019

  • Remote reboot:
    Added remote reboot support.
  • Command line:
    Added more options to the command line interface.
  • Search in filebrowser:
    Fixed searching by typing in the filebrowser.
  • Audio device:
    Fixed a bug that prevented from selecting a different audio device.
  • Bugfixes:
    Fixed some minor bugs.
Version 5.1.1

13 Jun 2019

Ubuntu Anydesk Unattended Access
  • Bugfixes:
    Fixed some minor bugs.

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Version 5.1.0

7 Jun 2019

  • Input blocker:
    Blocks input.
  • Auto Discovery:
    Added Settings..
  • Performance:
    Performance optimizations using modern SIMD instruction sets.
  • Fixed slow renderings on some machines.:
    Blocks input.
  • Bugfixes:
    Fixed lots of minor bugs increasing stability, usability and performance.
Version 5.0.0

24 Apr 2019

  • File Transfer:
    GUI implementation for transferring files between clients.
  • Auto-discovery:
    Allows other AnyDesk clients to find you.
  • TCP Tunnels:
    New TCP Tunneling (or Port-Forwarding) feature has been added.
  • Bugfixes:
    Fixed lots of old and new bugs increasing stability, usability and performance.
  • Icons:
    Updated icons.
Version 4.0.1

9 Nov 2018

  • Bugfix release:
    This version contains various bugfixes.
Version 4.0.0

14 Aug 2018

  • Address Book:
    Added address book to AnyDesk linux.
  • Session Comments:
    Allow user to add a note after a session ended.
  • Session recording and playback:
    Allow user to record and playback sessions.
  • Many small features:
    Added many small features and improvement to features that were already present in the Windows version.
  • Many Bugfixes:
    Fixed a lot of special cases that sometimes caused AnyDesk to not work correctly.

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Security Tab in Settings

See also: Security Settings

AnyDesk provides the solution to agree upon an unattended password, so that the remote client doesn't need to be present to accept a request to enter a session.

Note: AnyDesk also connects to the Lock Screen or Login Screen prior entering the windows session, when either is installed or runs as Administrator / is elevated.

The default setting (no password set in the security options) will not allow unattended connections to your computer. Connection requests must be accepted from the physical console of the client being controlled.In the Main Window, open the Menu and click Settings. Switch to the Security Tab:

Before changing your Security Settings, you have to confirm administrative privileges. Click Unlock Security Settings, confirm the UAC-prompt and continue in the appearing Admin settings window. All settings can now be modified.

  • Enable unattended access
  • Allow other computers to save login information for this computer.

In the Admin Settings window, a password for unattended access can be set, as well as the option to store a token for each remote client that you entered a password to.This token will enable the remote client to have his requests accepted automatically without the need of typing the unattended access password for subsequent sessions:

Ubuntu Anydesk Autostart

Note: If the option to allow other computers to save the login information (via the access token) is not set, remote users always have to type the password manually.The option to 'Login automatically from now on' will be disabled on the remote side.

Exclusive unattended access

The Accept Window is not displayed in this mode. Set interactive access to disabled and use unattended access only to establish the session. Further limit access to the device by listing your devices in the Whitelist (See ACL)The access control list is a Whitelist that allows for exclusive access for specified IDs. This secures, that only devices that have been specified are allowed to make a session request at all. In this configurationnot even the accept window would show up if the connecting device is not on the list. 3rd party devices cannot request sessions and even if your password is compromised, only devices from your whitelist may access.

Caution:

The password should be very secure.Anyone knowing the password and your AnyDesk ID has full access to your computer.A password which exceeds at least 12 characters is highly recommended.AnyDesk also supports two-factor authentication for best security.Always double-check when a third party contacts you and demands your AnyDesk Address.We (AnyDesk Software) will never ask for your ID or password and legitimate companies will never contact you without you having initiated the communication first.In case you are seeking the help of a pc repair service, please make sure you know the vendor.We are planning a feature that will allow companies and individuals to obtain a signed certificate to prove their identity.

Anydesk Enable Blank Screen Unattended Access

Automatic Login

Password Authorization for Unattended Access

After requesting session, the password dialog appears.

Check Login automatically from now on and enter the password. You will not be asked to enter this password in subequent session requests for this client.

  • This feature will only work if the other client has this feature enabled!
  • The Tokens substitute the password and are stored encrypted on both client sides. You can clear the Tokens List by clicking: Clear all Tokens Other clients who could connect automatically will now be asked to type the unattended password again.
  • Remember to also change your password since users who stored your password will still have access.

Security Considerations

  • This feature does not save the password itself. Instead, the remote machine generates a specific token. This token can only be used by an authorized client. A client can only get authorization if the correct password was entered there once.
  • There is no way to get access to your password in clear text, even if someone should get full access to a client which has enabled the feature.
  • You can revoke the permission to connect to a desktop at any time in the security tab by either disabling unattended access or resetting the tokens.
  • Changing the password to the same password will also invalidate all tokens. This is useful if you entered a password on another client, but this client does not know the password itself.
  • You can disable the feature to allow login information (the password) by unticking the Checkbox. Already existing tokens will remain in this case, but no new tokens can be accepted.