Click on the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines) → Settings → License (or “Account” in older versions).
A license key link is a unique web URL (for example, https://my.anydesk.com/link/your-license-key) sent to you via email after purchase. It simplifies activation—no need to manually copy long strings of characters.
If you reach the device limit, you must deactivate a previous device before activating a new one: how to activate anydesk license key link
Warning: Deactivating a license remotely does not uninstall AnyDesk; it just reverts that installation to the free version.
AnyDesk is one of the most popular remote desktop solutions available today. When you purchase a license, you typically receive a License Key or a License Key Link (often a personalized URL). Activating your license is essential to unlock premium features like address book management, custom aliases, and session recording. Click on the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines)
In this guide, we’ll walk you through exactly how to activate your AnyDesk license using a license key link.
Before jumping into the “how,” it is crucial to understand what a license key link is. Traditionally, AnyDesk used a simple alphanumeric code (e.g., ANY-123-456-789). However, to streamline the activation process and reduce typing errors, AnyDesk now often provides a unique URL—this is the license key link. Warning: Deactivating a license remotely does not uninstall
A typical license key link looks like this:
https://login.anydesk.com/activate/YOUR_UNIQUE_CODE
When you click this link, it automatically validates your license and associates it with your AnyDesk account, bypassing the need to manually copy and paste long strings of characters. You may receive this link in your purchase confirmation email or via your AnyDesk customer portal.
Important: The license key link is sensitive information. Treat it like a password. Do not share it publicly or with unauthorized individuals.