AnyDesk Changelog

What's new in AnyDesk 8.0.1

Mar 28, 2024
  • New Features:
  • Redesigned System Information window
  • Fixed bugs:
  • Improved performance (especially for hi-resolution screens)
  • Fixed crash which led to session restart
  • Fixed File Manager bug which led to access denied error when copying files to Windows host
  • Fixed the behavior of Wake-on-LAN clients list (Intel-based macs only)
  • Fixed the behavior of Keyboard Layout switcher
  • Minuor UI glitches fixed

New in AnyDesk 8.0.0 (Feb 7, 2024)

  • New Features:
  • Redesigned Settings window
  • Screen Frame
  • Fixed bugs:
  • Mismatching mouse click coordinates after using "Auto-adapt Resolution" option
  • Improved UX when few AnyDesk sessions are used in parallel
  • Other changes:
  • Security update: Exchanged code signing certificate. The previous certificate will be invalidated soon.

New in AnyDesk 7.3.0 (Nov 21, 2023)

  • New Features:
  • Added pagination to Address Book
  • Redesigned Installer Screen
  • File Manager now supports drag-n-drop
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Fixes for remote mouse cursor display
  • Minor UI glitches fixed

New in AnyDesk 7.2.3 (Oct 31, 2023)

  • New Features:
  • Refined design of the Accept Window
  • If the remote side has few displays connected they can be switched using Host+ key combination
  • Hold the Option Key to open AnyDesk session in the new tab.
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • The issue, when clicks on the macOS login window were sometimes ignored is resolved
  • AnyDesk suspends its session when the remote display is being put to sleep and resumes it on user activity
  • "desk_rt_ipc_error" message when trying to connect to the Login Screen is fixed
  • Known Issues:
  • It's not possible to edit certain text fields in AnyDesk Preferences on macOS Sonoma 14.0.0. It's an OS issue that is expected to be resolved in upcoming OS updates.

New in AnyDesk 7.2.2 (Sep 13, 2023)

  • New Features:
  • New option added to the Accept Window allowing remote users to manage incoming connections.
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • AnyDesk update and service install issues solved.
  • AnyDesk works properly with macOS Stage Manager enabled.
  • Fixed an issue with Remote Restart function.
  • UI improvements for the File Manager.
  • CLI issues fixed.
  • Minor UI glitches addressed.
  • Improvements for custom client.

New in AnyDesk 7.2.1 (Jul 26, 2023)

  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Infinite "Waiting for image" message when trying to connect to the Login Screen is fixed

New in AnyDesk 7.2.0 (Jul 17, 2023)

  • New Features:
  • You can transmit audio from your mac device now (available for macOS 13.0
  • Ventura and higher).
  • Register your User Account just inside the application.
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Fixed Company Account login for Chrome and Edge browsers.
  • Fixed an issue in the Address Book which prevented the renaming of items.
  • Fixed an issue when some remote screen spots are not responding to mouse
  • Clicks.
  • Minor UI and UX improvements.

New in AnyDesk 7.1.0 (Jun 6, 2023)

  • New Features:
  • Added User Account

New in AnyDesk 7.0.3 (May 16, 2023)

  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Improvements for in-app messaging

New in AnyDesk 7.0.2 (May 8, 2023)

  • New Features:
  • Support for PAC network proxy
  • Added Lithuanian localization
  • Chats history in Address Book
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Fixed a bug which led to loss of connection history and favorites
  • Improved address search on Speed Dial
  • Added indicator when remote side does session recording
  • UI improvements for Address Book
  • Important note:
  • Version 7.0.2 is the last to support macOS 10.12 (Sierra). We strongly recommend you to upgrade your system in order to receive further AnyDesk updates.

New in AnyDesk 7.0.1 (Feb 1, 2023)

  • New Features:
  • New option for automatic closing then incoming sessions in case of user
  • Inactivity.
  • Fixed bugs:
  • Fixed a bug affecting macOS system sleep schedule.
  • Fixed a bug in displaying AnyDesk clients discovered in the local network.
  • Fixed options in Session commenting dialog.
  • Fixed a bug which prevented setting a custom user picture.
  • Minor UI fixes.

New in AnyDesk 7.0.0 (Nov 28, 2022)

  • New Features:
  • New look and feel for AnyDesk
  • Support for macOS Dark Appearance
  • More options added to Settings
  • System permissions assistant added
  • Session controls are now available in the Main menu
  • Fixed bugs:
  • Session playback controls behavior fixed
  • Generic usability issues addressed

New in AnyDesk 6.6.0 (Jul 5, 2022)

  • New Features:
  • White board allows to draw annotations overs the remote screen.
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Added install-location attribute to the PKG installer.
  • Fixed crash in Wake On LAN settings.
  • Fixes Settings unlock behavior.
  • Fixed input blocking for Privacy mode.
  • Added option to switch off sound transmission from the remote computer.
  • Added notification for incoming chat messages.
  • Fixed chat message logging.
  • UI fixes for file manager.

New in AnyDesk 6.5.1 (May 9, 2022)

  • New features:
  • Option to prevent display sleep during outgoing sessions
  • MDM configuration is enabled for standard client
  • Added button to security settings that removes all stored previous session profiles
  • Added separate permissions for file and text transfer via clipboard to the frontend
  • Added "Recent apps" button support for Android connections
  • Fixed bugs:
  • Layout issue in accept window
  • Clipboard file transfer button in accept window
  • Other changes:
  • Improved performance for high-resolution displays
  • Improved customization options for custom client and MDM

New in AnyDesk 6.5.0 (Mar 17, 2022)

  • New features:
  • Session permission profiles
  • Fixed bugs:
  • Main window layout bug fixed
  • Important note:
  • Version 6.5.0 is the last to support macOS 10.11 (El Capitan). We strongly recommend you to upgrade your system in order to receive further AnyDesk updates.

New in AnyDesk 6.4.0 (Dec 21, 2021)

  • New features:
  • MDM/Group Policies support (custom clients only)
  • Fixed bugs:
  • Addressed a latency issue with 120Hz ProMotion screens
  • Automatic Anydesk new version check is fixed

New in AnyDesk 6.3.3 (Nov 18, 2021)

  • Fixed bugs:
  • Fit the anydesk window into new macbook screens with camera housing
  • Fixed the crash on M1 computers running macOS Monterey

New in AnyDesk 6.3.2 (Sep 23, 2021)

  • New features:
  • Send invitation e-mail
  • 'Toggle Toolbar' menu option
  • Fixed bugs:
  • Direct connection reliability improved
  • 'Zoom' function resizes the session window properly
  • Incoming session is no longer failing for certain macOS system languages
  • Minor UI improvements

New in AnyDesk 6.3.1 (Aug 17, 2021)

  • New features:
  • URL handler for anydesk addresses
  • Fixed bugs:
  • MacOS Privacy Permissions warning in File Manager has proper color now

New in AnyDesk 6.3.0 (Jul 21, 2021)

  • New features:
  • Scam warning dialog appears on suspicious incoming connection requests
  • AnyDesk is also offered as a PKG installer
  • Fixed bugs:
  • Fixed crash on recordins playback (m1 macs)
  • Improved network discovery reliability
  • Fixed crash when running AnyDesk in Rosetta 2 mode
  • UI glitches for specific custom client configurations
  • Fixed crash during alias registration
  • Fixed window sizing issues

New in AnyDesk 6.2.0 (May 26, 2021)

  • New features:
  • macOS native window and tab management: reorder tabs, drag-n-drop tabs between windows
  • Follow mouse cursor feature: When activated, the monitor selection follows the remote mouse cursor
  • Follow remote window focus feature: When activated, the monitor selection follows the remote focused window
  • Reminder Tile to install the anydesk service
  • Fixed bugs:
  • Fixed crash on session start
  • Mouse cursor issues when session recording is finishe

New in AnyDesk 6.1.4 (Apr 14, 2021)

  • New features:
  • Added CLI commands: Set Password, Register Licence, Get Alias, ID, Status or Version. More info by the link https://support.anydesk.com/Command_Line_Interface

New in AnyDesk 6.1.2 (Mar 2, 2021)

  • New features:
  • New option to transfer image in native (Retina) resolution
  • Fixed bugs:
  • Mouse pointer coordinate transfer issue on multi-monitor system is fixed
  • Bug which may cause image rendering glitches is fixed

New in AnyDesk 6.1.1 (Jan 29, 2021)

  • New features:
  • Address book supports moving and copying items via drag'n'drop
  • Create desktop shortcuts for AnyDesk sessions via drag'n'drop
  • 'Auto-adapt Resolution' option in Display menu is now supported
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Error which prevented some users from starting AnyDesk is fixed
  • Error which prevented some customers from accessing Address Book is fixed
  • Privacy feature availability is now properly reported for older macOS versions
  • AnyDesk doesn't light up the remote screen when only 'File Manager' feature is used

New in AnyDesk 6.1.0 (Nov 13, 2020)

  • New features:
  • macOS 11 Big Sur support
  • Apple Silicon Macs support
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Fixed bug when comment was not being asked on closing the session
  • File Manager UI layout issues fixed
  • Accept window layout fixes

New in AnyDesk 6.0.3 (Oct 8, 2020)

  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Separated settings for incoming and outgoing automatic session recording
  • Security improved for configurations with AnyDesk service installed
  • Fixed bug when remote mouse cursor has a wrong shape when using specific applications

New in AnyDesk 6.0.2 (Sep 23, 2020)

  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Improved Settings for Interactive access
  • Fixed menu actions for File Transfer and VPN sessions
  • Main window startup position issue fixed
  • Custom client overrides for session permissions fixed
  • Fixed Screen Recording permission detection for Chinese users

New in AnyDesk 6.0.1 (Aug 26, 2020)

  • Support for improved connections to iOS devices
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Fixed disabled context menu on Speed Dial items

New in AnyDesk 6.0.0 (Aug 7, 2020)

  • New Features:
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Wake on LAN
  • Hide individual item groups in Speed Dial
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Fixed bug when keyboard layout does not match to input into Unattended Access password dialog
  • Fixed issue which prevented renaming of Speed Dial items
  • Fixed issue when sleeping mac reported incorrect online state
  • Improved Preferences window behaviour
  • Important note:
  • We plan to discontinue macOS 10.10 (Yosemite) support soon. AnyDesk strongly recommends you to upgrade your system.

New in AnyDesk 5.6.0 (Jul 19, 2020)

  • New Features:
  • Drag'n'drop to Applications folder installation method is offered by default now (legacy install method is still supported)
  • - "Install AnyDesk Service" menu option added
  • VPN support added
  • Run user script when TCP tunnel is connected
  • Support for connecting Two-factor authentication enabled hosts
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Fixed bug when admin password was asked several times during the install
  • Grey bounds inside remote session window are no longer sensitive for mouse motion and clicks
  • Tags displayed correctly in Address book thumbnail mode
  • Fixed application crash on macOS Big Sur beta
  • Fixed issue with edit of Favorite items list

New in AnyDesk 5.5.3 (Jun 11, 2020)

  • New Features:
  • Thumbnail view mode has been added to Address Book
  • Option to disable automatic startup of AnyDesk has been added
  • Split Full Screen experience enabled for Connection Window and Address Book
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • 'New Window' function now works for older macOS versions too
  • Keyboard input from mobile devices improved
  • Fixed visual glitches in main window
  • File Manager shows warning when Full Disk Access permission missed
  • Connection type icon displayed correctly
  • Fixed bug when Unattended access password sometimes not accepted
  • Fixed Installer bug which might lead to unexpected admin authorization
  • Requests

New in AnyDesk 5.5.2 (Jun 11, 2020)

  • New Features:
  • Access Control List (whitelist for incoming connections)
  • Multiple session windows support
  • Fixed bugs:
  • Improved Address Book
  • Fixed memory leaks
  • Fixed bug when new connection window might appear empty
  • Improved macOS privacy permissions handling
  • Fixed installation bug which leaded to unexpected AnyDesk ID and settings
  • Change
  • Fixed bugs in file transfer
  • Fixed crash when many sessions opened at the same time
  • Improved compatibility with 3rd party software

New in AnyDesk 5.5.1 (Apr 21, 2020)

  • Fixed bugs:
  • Fixed a crash when user account picture is not set

New in AnyDesk 5.5.0 (Apr 19, 2020)

  • New Features:
  • Address Book new design
  • TCP Tunnels
  • System Information
  • Start/Stop recording during the active session
  • New About window design
  • Fixed bugs:
  • Network Discovery security improved
  • Fixed remote restart issue
  • Accept window security improvement
  • Fixed Password change UI for unattended access
  • Fixed Proxy configuration settings UI
  • Mouse scroll sensitivity adjusted
  • Optimised power usage for mac laptops

New in AnyDesk 5.4.6 (Apr 3, 2020)

  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Improved error handling
  • Better macOS privacy permissions handling

New in AnyDesk 5.4.5 (Feb 10, 2020)

  • New Features:
  • User settings for managing keyboard shortcuts behaviour
  • "Host key" option which allows you to use Right Command key to control the local macOS
  • Added support for "Home" and "Back" buttons when connected to remotely to Android device
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Connection to macOS login window fixed
  • Fixed crash on incoming connection which occurred in certain network configurations
  • Reduced number of user password requests in AnyDesk installer
  • Fixed issue when user is not able to reconnect after updating AnyDesk remotely
  • Fixed crash on macOS 10.10 Yosemite related to custom AnyDesk configurations
  • UI improvements

New in AnyDesk 5.4.4 (Feb 7, 2020)

  • New Features:
  • User settings for managing keyboard shortcuts behaviour
  • "Host key" option which allows you to use Right Command key to control the local macOS
  • Added support for "Home" and "Back" buttons when connected to remotely to Android device
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Connection to macOS login window fixed
  • Fixed crash on incoming connection which occurred in certain network configurations
  • Reduced number of user password requests in AnyDesk installer
  • Fixed issue when user is not able to reconnect after updating AnyDesk remotely
  • Fixed crash on macOS 10.10 Yosemite related to custom AnyDesk configurations
  • UI improvements

New in AnyDesk 5.4.2 (Jan 15, 2020)

  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Improved keyboard input handling
  • Fixed freeze when remote side disallow clipboard permission
  • Fixed issue when user unable to reconnect after installing AnyDesk update
  • "Set password for unattended access..." leads to proper location
  • Fixed crash on multiple connection retry attempt
  • File Manager upload function fixed
  • "Take Screenshot" function is fixed
  • Accept Window updates it's content even when miniaturized into Dock

New in AnyDesk 5.4.1 (Dec 12, 2019)

  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Addressed "desk_rt_ipc_error" issue
  • Fixed crash on incoming chat message
  • Installation process has been improved
  • System language autodetect issue is fixed
  • Fixed display of client name in recent sessions list
  • Fixed indicator of remote displays
  • Fixed mouse cursor shape when using remote Windows
  • Now it's possible to miniaturize Accept window into Dock

New in AnyDesk 5.4.0 (Dec 5, 2019)

  • New Features:
  • Implemented screen privacy feature.
  • Enabling privacy mode during a session will disable the monitor on
  • The remote side so the screen contents are hidden for anyone with
  • Physical access to the remote device. Interference/computer interaction
  • Attempt from the remote side will be prevented automatically by locking
  • The screen.
  • Blocking remote input.
  • Mouse and keyboard input can now blocked for the computer being controlled
  • Automatic Screen lock when remote session ended
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Improved application responsiveness
  • Fixed bug when 2 AnyDesk were opened on user login
  • Minor UI layout fixes
  • Improved color transfer
  • Stability improvements
  • Fixed crash when typing into address bar

New in AnyDesk 5.1.5 (Nov 18, 2019)

  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Fixed endless "Waiting for image" state on icoming connection from Windows 10
  • Faster application start
  • Improved mouse and touchpad scroll handling
  • Minor UI layout fixes
  • Fixed crash on trying to connect to offline remote desktop
  • Improved support for older macOS versions

New in AnyDesk 5.1.4 (Nov 6, 2019)

  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Fixed an issue when Mac may not go to 'sleep' after AnyDesk session has
  • Ended unexpectedly
  • Fixed text corruption in 'New connection' window
  • Fixed incorrect 'Newer version available' message
  • Fixed user alias display in Chat window

New in AnyDesk 5.1.3 (Oct 22, 2019)

  • New Features:
  • Incoming connections are now displayed in the AnyDesk Dock icon
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Fixed an issue when user is unable to reconnect macOS Catalina and Mojave after remote restart
  • Fixed a deadlock when AnyDesk received incoming connection request during quiting
  • Fixed application crash/freeze when typing into address field - Fixed bug when New connection window appeared without recent and discovered items
  • Improved user interface localization
  • Fixed look for Chat icon
  • Fixed About window style and links

New in AnyDesk 5.1.2 (Oct 11, 2019)

  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Fixed crash on Mac OS 10.15 Catalina on keyboard shortcuts sent from iPhone
  • Fixed remote typing issues in 'Auto' keyboard mode
  • Fixed 'Update' function in the 'New version available' notifiaction
  • Fixed About window style

New in AnyDesk 5.1.1 (Oct 9, 2019)

  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Fixed crash on Mac OS 10.15 Catalina for remote keyboard input

New in AnyDesk 5.1.0 (Oct 9, 2019)

  • New Features:
  • Added Discovery feature to find other AnyDesk instances in the local
  • Network.
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • AnyDesk no longer overrides system.max_files setting
  • AnyDesk now warns user when necessary permissions are not granted
  • Better support for Mac OS 10.15 Catalina
  • Fixed crash when opening About window
  • Fixed crash when playing recorded sessions
  • Fixed crash when chat is used after session is over

New in AnyDesk 5.0.1 (Jul 12, 2019)

  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Remote reboot working again.
  • Connect to loginscreen fixed.
  • Fast User Switching fixed.
  • The filetransfer did not transmit the permissions correctly.
  • Issues with the keyboard have been fixed.
  • When the backend is closed via dock, session close is now handled correctly.

New in AnyDesk 5.0.0 (Jun 7, 2019)

  • New Features:
  • New user interface design.
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Minor fixes.

New in AnyDesk 4.3.0 (Oct 15, 2018)

  • New Features:
  • Added file manager session type.
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Fixed screenshots. They are saved on the Desktop.
  • Fixed deletion of speed dial items.

New in AnyDesk 4.2.0 (Jul 16, 2018)

  • New Features:
  • Implemented custom context menu for AnyDesk ID (claim alias, show alias/show id, copy address).
  • Implemented claim alias feature for macOS, where the user can choose an alias.
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • During a session, the hotkeys of macOS are disabled locally so they can be transmitted to the remote side.
  • In incoming file transfer sessions, the file display on the remote side was not refreshed when the folder contents changed. The file manager view should refresh now automatically.
  • Fixed a bug in incoming file transfer sessions which did not allow to go to folders with a name which contained a space character.
  • The Command+C shortcut now works on the AnyDesk ID.
  • AnyDesk now prevents macOS from going to sleep mode when there is an active session.
  • Fixed a bug in the request elevation feature.

New in AnyDesk 4.1.0 (Jul 16, 2018)

  • Fixed Bugs:
  • In some cases, the installation did not work at the first attempt. This should now always succeed on the first entry of the admin password.
  • The clipoard did not work when connecting to macOS. The clipboard should now work in any case, including clipboard file transfer. Please click the file button at the top of the AnyDesk window in order to receive files from the clipboard on macOS.
  • Improved stability
  • Removed the warning that the file is downloaded from the internet.

New in AnyDesk 4.0.0 (Apr 11, 2018)

  • New Features:
  • Address Book
  • Session recording and playback
  • Connect to the login screen
  • Full unattended access
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Improved stability

New in AnyDesk 2.9.7 (Jan 19, 2018)

  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Fixed a problem that made it impossible for AnyDesk to run on any other CPU than a Core-i.

New in AnyDesk 2.9.6 (Oct 18, 2017)

  • Fixed bugs:
  • Fixed some issues regarding the remote restart.
  • Fixed some issues regarding the elevation.
  • Several minor bug fixes.

New in AnyDesk 2.9.5 (Aug 24, 2017)

  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Fixed crash when user tried to make a new connection.

New in AnyDesk 2.9.4 (Jul 25, 2017)

  • New Features:
  • Request elevation
  • Remote restart
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Fix crash when Mac entered sleep mode.

New in AnyDesk 2.9.3 (Jun 26, 2017)

  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Fixed several minor issues
  • Fixed crash after connecting
  • Fixed a crash in the backend

New in AnyDesk 2.9.2 (May 30, 2017)

  • Fixed Bugs
  • Fixed several crashes in the frontend
  • Fixed the original view mode scrolling
  • Fixed a bug in the speed dial thumbnails

New in AnyDesk 2.6.1 (Oct 22, 2016)

  • New Features:
  • Implemented customisation support for my.anydesk.com for macOS
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Enable/disable audio works now
  • Receive connection window constraints were fixed

New in AnyDesk 2.6.0 (Oct 15, 2016)

  • New Features:
  • Added a setting which prevents AnyDesk from auto-starting when the user logs in. You can also set AnyDesk to start with a minimized window.
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Improved the reliability of the clipboard.
  • Fixed a bug in the interactive access settings which displayed the wrong logon type.
  • Improved reliability of the direct connection process.

New in AnyDesk 2.5.0 (Sep 28, 2016)

  • New Features:
  • Implemented audio playback on the mac.
  • Implemented hard drive activity monitor.
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Fixed the clipboard. It works now both for copying and pasting (text data).
  • Other Changes:
  • Improved the GUI.

New in AnyDesk 2.3.3 Beta 1 (Jul 25, 2016)

  • New Features
  • Added proxy support.
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Fixed a crash on some systems when the options window was opened.
  • Fixed a bug which could delay the session start until the remote image changed once.
  • If AnyDesk is started from the dmg file, it no longer registers as an startup app.
  • Reworked the chat; added colours.
  • The main window of AnyDesk now gets closed when the "X" button is pressed. This also closes all sessions.
  • Several minor bugfixes.