To activate your AnyDesk license, you must retrieve your unique key from the my.anydesk portal and register it within your installed AnyDesk client. How to Activate Your AnyDesk License Key Retrieve Your License Key Sign in to your account at my.anydesk.com or my.anydesk II. Navigate to the License tab.
Locate the License Key field and copy the key to your clipboard. Register the Key in the AnyDesk Client Open the AnyDesk application on your local device.
Click the Menu icon (usually four horizontal lines) in the upper-right corner. Select Change License Key... from the dropdown options. Paste your copied key into the Change License Key field. Click Register License Key to finalize the activation. Alternative: Automatic Activation via Account Login
If you are using AnyDesk version 7.0 or later, you can often skip manual key entry by simply signing in: Open the AnyDesk client and click the User Profile icon. Enter your my.anydesk II credentials.
Your license will automatically link and activate on that device. Important Considerations
Commercial Use: Only the "outgoing" devices (the ones initiating a connection) strictly require a license; the "incoming" remote devices do not need one for basic access.
Custom Clients: If you create a custom client through the AnyDesk portal, you can choose to "Pre-apply license," which activates the software automatically upon installation.
Conflict Errors: If you see an anynet_license_conflict error, it typically means a different license is already active on that device. Register your license - AnyDesk Help Center
To activate your AnyDesk license, you must link your purchased key to your AnyDesk client. This can be done by signing into your account or manually entering the key. 1. Retrieve Your License Key how to activate anydesk license key link
After purchase, you will receive an onboarding email containing your login credentials.
Access the Portal: Log in to my.anydesk II or my.anydesk I using the credentials from your email.
Copy the Key: Navigate to the License tab. In the "About" or "License key" section, locate and copy your unique license key. 2. Activate in the AnyDesk Client
There are two primary ways to apply the license to your device: Method A: Manual Key Entry (Recommended) Open the AnyDesk application on your computer.
Click the Menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the upper-right corner.
To activate your AnyDesk license, you must register your key within the AnyDesk client or by signing into your management portal. Licenses are linked to your AnyDesk account, and signing in usually automates the registration. Option 1: Register Directly via the AnyDesk Client This is the most common method for individual devices.
Find Your Key: Log in to my.anydesk.com or the my.anydesk II portal. Go to the License tab and copy your license key.
Open AnyDesk: Launch the AnyDesk application on your computer. To activate your AnyDesk license, you must retrieve
Access License Menu: In the upper-right corner, click the Menu icon (usually three horizontal lines or a person icon).
To activate your AnyDesk license, you can either use a direct registration link or manually enter the key into your client. Option 1: The Activation Link (Recommended)
If you are logged into your my.anydesk II account, you can activate the license through your browser: Log in to your my.anydesk II account. Navigate to the License tab. Click on Register License Key.
Confirm the action in the dialog box. When your browser prompts you, click Open to launch the AnyDesk client and automatically apply the key. Option 2: Manual Key Entry
If the link doesn't work, you can manually copy and paste the key:
Get the Key: Log in to my.anydesk.com (Version I or II), go to the License tab, and copy the string in the License Key field.
Open AnyDesk: Launch the AnyDesk application on your computer. Enter the Key:
Click the Menu (three lines or arrow) in the upper-right corner. Activation Methods 3
To activate your AnyDesk license, you must register your key within the AnyDesk client or link it to your account on the AnyDesk Portal Method 1: Register Directly in the AnyDesk Client
This is the fastest way to activate your license on a specific device. AnyDesk Help Center Retrieve your key : Log in to my.anydesk II , go to the tab, and copy the key found in the Open AnyDesk : Launch the AnyDesk application on your computer. Access License Menu : Click the Menu icon (four horizontal lines) in the upper-right corner.
This is the most straightforward method for individual users. Follow these steps:
![AnyDesk license active status example]
(Imagine a screenshot here showing “License: Active – Professional Plan”)
Suggested immediate fixes:
| Issue | Solution | |--------|----------| | Link says “already used” | License already linked to another account. Contact the person who activated it or AnyDesk support. | | “License key invalid” | Double-check for typos. Ensure you’re not including extra spaces. | | Link redirects to login loop | Clear browser cache, or try incognito/private mode. | | Device not showing crown | License may be user‑based, not device‑based. Check license type. | | Activation fails offline | You need internet for activation. Once activated, offline use works. |