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Manuals

Installing AnyDesk for macOS

Step 1: Go to the AnyDesk website

  1. Open your web browser (for example, Safari, Chrome, or Firefox).
  2. In the address bar, type: https://anydesk.com and press Enter.

 

Step 2: Search for the download page

  1. On AnyDesk's home page, look for a button or link that says "Download."
  2. Click the "Download" button to go to the download page.

Installing AnyDesk for macOS

Step 3: Select your operating system

  1. On the download page, you will see different options for different operating systems.
  2. Look for the option for "macOS" (Apple computers' operating system).
  3. Click on "macOS" under the macOS icon.

Installing AnyDesk for macOS

Step 4: Download the installation file

  1. A pop-up will appear or the download will start automatically.
  2. Wait until the installation file is completely downloaded. This file will usually be saved in your "Downloads" folder.

 

Step 5: Open the installation file

  1. Go to the "Downloads" folder on your computer. Can't find it? Then press the magnifying glass at the top right of your screen and type "Downloads" in the search bar and double-click the Downloads folder. Or look on your desktop for the file.
  2. Find the AnyDesk installation file, this will probably be a .dmg file.
  3. Double-click the .dmg file to start the installation process.

Installing AnyDesk for macOS

Step 6: Install AnyDesk

  1. A window will open with the AnyDesk icon and a shortcut to the Applications folder.
  2. Drag the AnyDesk icon to the Applications folder.
  3. This copies AnyDesk to your Applications folder and installs it on your computer.

Installing AnyDesk for macOS

Step 7: Open AnyDesk

  1. In the upper right corner of your screen, press the magnifying glass and type "AnyDesk" in the search bar and double-click it to open the application.
  2. You may get a notification that AnyDesk has been downloaded from the Internet, click "Open" to continue.

 

Step 8: Grant the necessary permissions

  1. AnyDesk will ask for certain permissions in order to function properly.
  2. Follow the on-screen instructions to give AnyDesk access to necessary features, such as screen recording and remote access.

Step 9: Start using AnyDesk

  1. After completing the installation and granting the necessary permissions, AnyDesk will be ready for use.
  2. You can now use the AnyDesk interface to connect to other devices.
  3. To have your device taken over, give your "This Workplace" number to the person who will be watching with you.

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