HOW TO DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL TEAMVIEWER ON LINUX

How to Download and Install TeamViewer on Linux

How to Download and Install TeamViewer on Linux

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Downloading and Installing TeamViewer on Linux:

Step 1: Accessing the TeamViewer Website:


  1. Open a web browser on your Linux system.

  2. Click on the "Download TeamViewer" button to proceed

  3. On the Downloads page, locate the "TeamViewer for Linux" section.

  4. Choose the appropriate version based on your Linux (e.g., Debian, Red Hat, or Ubuntu).

  5. Click on the "Download TeamViewer" button for the selected version.


Step 3: Downloading the TeamViewer Package:

  1. A dialog box may prompt you to save the TeamViewer .deb or .rpm package. Click "Save File" or save it to your preferred location.


Step 4: Installing TeamViewer on Debian/Ubuntu-based Systems:

  1. Open a terminal window by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T.

  2. Navigate to the directory where the TeamViewer .deb file is saved.

  3. Run the following command to install TeamViewer:


   sudo dpkg -i teamviewer_file_name.deb

Replace teamviewer_file_name.deb with the actual file name you downloaded.

  1. If any dependencies are missing, run the following command to install them:


   sudo apt install -f

Step 5: Installing TeamViewer on Red Hat-based Systems:

  1. Open a terminal on your Red Hat-based system.

  2. Change to the directory where the TeamViewer .rpm file is saved.

  3. Run the following command to install TeamViewer:


   sudo yum install teamviewer_file_name.rpm

Replace teamviewer_file_name.rpm with the actual file name you downloaded.

Step 6: Accessing TeamViewer:

  1. Once the installation is complete, you can launch TeamViewer by searching for it in your applications menu or by running teamviewer in the terminal.

  2. TeamViewer will open, and you can start using it to remotely access and control other devices.


Conclusion:
By following these steps, you can easily download and install TeamViewer on your Linux system, enabling you to establish remote connections, collaborate with others, and provide technical support across different platforms. TeamViewer offers a comprehensive solution for remote access and control, making it a valuable tool for various professional and personal applications on Linux.

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This article is a modified version of content originally posted on lifeconceptual.

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