Install TeamViewer on Ubuntu

TeamViewer is a popular software for remote access to computers. It allows you to access another machine using an ID and a password. It is generally used for troubleshooting and fixing problems.

TeamViewer is not the only software that offers remote access; there are other alternatives. However, TeamViewer is the most used one due to its capabilities and features.

Here are some features TeamViewer offers to users ?

• Cross-Platform ? It can be installed on almost all operating systems, which is why it has many users across different platforms.
• File Sharing ? TeamViewer allows file transfers between machines, which helps in troubleshooting and updates.
• Mobile Support and Security ? TeamViewer supports mobile devices and implements two-factor authentication, adding more security to connections.

TeamViewer is free to use for personal use cases. In this article, we will go through the process of installing and using TeamViewer on Ubuntu.

Install TeamViewer

TeamViewer is not free and open-source software; for this reason, it is not available in the Ubuntu or Debian repositories. You can install it using other channels. In this guide, we will install it from the official website.

Follow these instructions if you are using Ubuntu or any other Debian-based distribution.

To download the TeamViewer application, navigate to the official website and choose the version based on your system. For Ubuntu, choose the x86-64bit version ?

If you prefer the command line, you can use this command to download TeamViewer easily ?

wget https://download.teamviewer.com/download/linux/teamviewer_amd64.deb  

You will need to have wget installed on your machine. If it is not installed, use the following command ?

sudo apt install wget  

After the download is completed, install the .deb package using this command ?

sudo apt install ./teamviewer_amd64.deb  

Alternatively, if you prefer the graphical method, right-click on the downloaded package and open it using the GDebi installer. You will see an interface like this ?

Click on "Install Package." This will ask for the password and then proceed with the installation. Once finished, you will have the TeamViewer software ready to use on Ubuntu. You can now access any device you want and explore all the features it offers.

When you open TeamViewer, you will see a screen like this, showing your ID and password. You can start connecting to other devices using this ID ?

Conclusion

In this article, we learned how to install the popular software for remote access and file sharing. Although it is not available in the repositories, it is easy to install and use on Ubuntu.

You only need to be cautious about whom you grant access to your machine, as anyone with access can perform actions on your system.