This tutorial will teach you how to install TeamViewer on Ubuntu 22.04|20. TeamViewer is a computer software that allows remote access and control of computers and other devices. It was first released in 2005, and its functionality has gradually expanded. TeamViewer is proprietary software, but it does not require registration and is completely free for personal use.
How To Install TeamViewer on Ubuntu 22.04|20.04
The following steps will take you through how to install TeamViewer on Ubuntu 22.04|20.04.
Step 1: Update Ubuntu 22.04|20.04
First, updating the system prevents security issues while also improving compatibility and program features.
Press Ctrl+Alt+T to open your system terminal, then enter the following command:
sudo apt update && apt upgrade -yStep 2: Download the most recent TeamViewer package on Ubuntu 22.04|20.04
You can get these packages from the official website using the wget command:
wget https://download.teamviewer.com/download/linux/teamviewer_amd64.debYou can check the downloaded package using the ls command:
$ ls
teamviewer_amd64.debStep 3: Install TeamViewer on Ubuntu 22.04|20.04 using APT
You can install TeamViewer by using the command listed below:
$ sudo apt install ./teamviewer_amd64.debAccept the installation prompt by pressing y and hitting enter:
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
Note, selecting 'teamviewer' instead of './teamviewer_amd64.deb'
The following package was automatically installed and is no longer required:
libfwupdplugin1
Use 'sudo apt autoremove' to remove it.
The following additional packages will be installed:
libminizip1
The following NEW packages will be installed:
libminizip1 teamviewer
0 upgraded, 2 newly installed, 0 to remove and 18 not upgraded.
Need to get 20.2 kB/70.8 MB of archives.
After this operation, 269 MB of additional disk space will be used.
Do you want to continue? [Y/n] yStep 4: Launch the TeamViewer on Ubuntu 22.04|20.04
You can start TeamViewer in the terminal by typing:
$ teamviewerAlternatively, search for it in the application menu and select its icon.
After that, you’ll be prompted to read the TeamViewer License Agreement, check the “I accept the EULA and the DPA” box, and click the “Continue” button:
Your system will be assigned an “ID” and a “Password” by TeamViewer.
These credentials can then be used to gain access to another system:
After you click the “Connect” button, TeamViewer will prompt you to enter the Password for your Partner’s TeamViewer account:
Conclusion
That’s all. You are now ready to connect to the other remote desktop. Enjoy using TeamViewer on Ubuntu 22.04|20.04.
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