Install TeamViewer on Ubuntu

Method 1: Quick support archive

Step 1: Download the package from the TeamViewer website.

Step 2: Extract it

tar -xvf teamviewer_qs.tar.gz

Step 3: Open the folder

cd teamviewerqs/

Step 4: Start TeamViewer

./teamviewer

Step 5: Accept the license when it asks.

Step 6: Use it. The window shows your ID and password.

Method 2: The .deb package

Step 1: Download the package

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

Step 2: Install it

sudo dpkg -i teamviewer_amd64.deb

Step 3: Fix missing dependencies

sudo apt install -f

Then start TeamViewer from the application menu.

Why use TeamViewer

• Easy to use for new users.
• Remote access to your computer from anywhere.
• File transfer between devices.
• Works on Windows, macOS, Linux and mobile.
• Encrypted connections.

Quick recap

• The .deb method is the easiest to keep updated.
• Fix dependencies with sudo apt install -f.