TeamViewer is a remote access tool that lets you control other systems remotely. On Linux, you can use it to provide tech support, access files on a remote machine, or even manage servers. However, if you use Linux as a daily driver for your work, you can collaborate with your colleagues using the screen-sharing option.

Installing TeamViewer on Linux is slightly different from what you do on Windows or macOS. This article will guide you to its installation on the latest Ubuntu 24.04.

Table of Contents:

• 1. How to Install TeamViewer in Ubuntu 24.04
• 2. Steps For Installing TeamViewer in Ubuntu 24.04
• 2.1. Launching TeamViewer
• 2.2. How to Connect with Host Using TeamViewer on Ubuntu 24.04
• 3. Uninstall TeamViewer in Ubuntu 24.04
• Conclusion

1. How to Install TeamViewer in Ubuntu 24.04

To install TeamViewer on Ubuntu 24.04 you have to download its deb file using the wget command. Once the deb file is downloaded, install it using apt. After the installation is completed, you can access it directly through the software center.

Let’s cover all these steps in detail.

2. Steps For Installing TeamViewer in Ubuntu 24.04

To install the TeamViewer in Ubuntu 24.04 follow these steps:

Step 1: It’s better to start the TeamViewer installation by updating your system packages. This will smooth the process by updating any dependencies for the TeamViewer:

sudo apt update

Step 2: Next download the deb file for the TeamViewer using the wget command:

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

Note: Visit the TeamViewer download page and copy the URL for the deb file. If you are downloading it for any other system, like 32-bit, then replace it in the above command.

Step 3: After executing the wget command, the TeamViewer Debian binary will start downloading. It will save inside the same directory where you initially ran the wget command. To verify if the file is downloaded, you can execute the following command:

ls

Step 4: Now simply install the TeamViewer using is deb file through the apt install command:

sudo apt install ./teamviewer_amd64.deb

2.1. Launching TeamViewer

To launch the TeamViewer, you can either directly run it from the terminal or open it from the software center.

To launch it from the terminal, run:

teamviewer

To open it through the Ubuntu app menu, search for TeamViewer and select the icon.

Once opened, the TeamViewer login screen will appear.

2.2. How to Connect with Host Using TeamViewer on Ubuntu 24.04

If you want to access someone else’s computer, ask them to provide you with their Partner ID and password generated by TeamViewer on their system. Enter this information in your TeamViewer to create a Host Client connection with their computer.

On the other hand, if you want to give access to your computer, share your Partner ID and password displayed on your screen with the person you want to grant access to. Using this info, they can connect to your machine remotely.

3. Uninstall TeamViewer in Ubuntu 24.04

To uninstall the TeamViewer from Ubuntu 24.04 you can use the apt remove command:

sudo apt remove teamviewer

To remove the TeamViewer repository configuration from the installed location, you can use the following command:

sudo rm /etc/apt/sources.list.d/teamviewer.list

Removing this file will ensure that the TeamViewer repository is no longer used for package management.

Conclusion

To install TeamViewer on Ubuntu 24.04 you have to download its deb file through the TeamViewer download page. You can use the wget command or directly download it through a browser such as Firefox or Chrome. Once the source file is downloaded, extract it using the tar command and after that install it with the help of the sudo apt install command. Now you are ready to use the new TeamViewer software and control any connected machine.