---
title: "AnyDesk Address - ID and Alias"
slug: "anydesk-id-and-alias"
tags: ["AnyDesk Alias", "AnyDesk ID", "Custom Namespace"]
status: "update"
updated: 2025-07-23T12:41:50Z
published: 2025-07-23T12:41:50Z
canonical: "support.anydesk.com/anydesk-id-and-alias"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.anydesk.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# AnyDesk Address - ID and Alias

Each AnyDesk client is identified by a unique address used to establish remote connections. This address can be either a numeric **AnyDesk ID** or a user-defined **Alias**. To connect to remote devices with AnyDesk, you need to know the ID or Alias of the remote device.

> [!NOTE]
> 🦉 To learn how to connect to a remote device, see [**this article**](/v1/docs/connect-to-a-remote-client).

| **Address Element** | **Example** | **Editable** | **Requirements** | **Notes** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **AnyDesk ID** | `123 456 789` | No | None | Randomly generated |
| **Alias in Public Namespace** | `laptop01@ad` | No | Default for all users | Up to **3 aliases** per ID, permanently linked |
| **Alias in Custom Namespace** | `laptop01@yourcompany` | Yes | Paid license + custom Namespace add-on | No limitations, can be managed via [my.anydesk](https://my.anydesk.com/v2/) |

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## AnyDesk ID

The **AnyDesk ID** is a numeric address automatically assigned to every AnyDesk app installed on a device. It serves as the primary identifier for connecting to a device.

- The **AnyDesk ID** is a unique 9 or 10-digit number displayed in the application, which identifies each AnyDesk app within the network.
- The **AnyDesk Alias** is a letter-labelled address displayed under the ID.

![AnyDesk interface displaying user address, ID, and alias for remote access.](https://cdn.document360.io/b94c9ac2-20ec-4c7e-b325-135b0ed113f9/Images/Documentation/helpcenter-01.png)

> [!TIP]
> 💡 **NOTE**
> 
> When you uninstall AnyDesk, your **ID and settings are kept by default**. To permanently remove them, you must select the option to delete Configuration Files during the uninstallation process.

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## AnyDesk Alias

> [!NOTE]
> **License:** Solo, Standard, Advanced, Ultimate-Cloud

The **AnyDesk Alias** consists of your device's username and a Namespace: <**username**>@<**namespace**>, e.g., `John@ad`*.*

![](https://cdn.document360.io/b94c9ac2-20ec-4c7e-b325-135b0ed113f9/Images/Documentation/ID and Alias image.png.svg)

The **AnyDesk Alias** can currently consist of the following characters:

- **Allowed characters:** a-z, 0-9, hyphen (`-`), period (`.`), underscore (`_`)
- **Maximum length:** 25 characters
- **Case-insensitive:** `John@ad` and `john@ad` are treated as the same

An Alias can only be created once AnyDesk is installed or registered through the [my.anydesk](https://my.anydesk.com/v2/) management portal. To learn how to create an Alias, view [this article](/v1/docs/manage-anydesk-alias-and-namespace).

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### Namespace

A **Namespace** defines the domain of an Alias (the part after `@`). It determines how Aliases are managed, reassigned, and validated.

#### Public Namespace

The public Namespace is managed by AnyDesk and available to all licensed users.

The default public Namespace is **@ad**, referring to **A**ny**D**esk, and it is assigned to all users who have installed the AnyDesk application. AnyDesk portable (not installed) only has an [AnyDesk ID](/v1/docs/anydesk-id-alias#anydesk-id).

![AnyDesk interface showing user address, username, and session options for remote access.](https://cdn.document360.io/b94c9ac2-20ec-4c7e-b325-135b0ed113f9/Images/Documentation/helpcenter-02(1).png)

> [!TIP]
> 💡 **NOTE**
> 
> Aliases in the public **@ad** namespace are permanently assigned to the specific AnyDesk ID they were created for. Once set, they cannot be moved to a different ID or used by another device.

#### Custom Namespace

> [!NOTE]
> **License:** Standard, Advanced, or Ultimate-Cloud

The custom Namespace option allows you to specify an individual name available only to you, for example, `YourName@CompanyName`.

Your personal AnyDesk domain enhances device identification and security. You may whitelist the custom Namespace in the **Access Control List** settings and only devices registered to your Namespace will be able to connect to you.

![AnyDesk interface showing user address, username, and options for remote sessions.](https://cdn.document360.io/b94c9ac2-20ec-4c7e-b325-135b0ed113f9/Images/Documentation/helpcenter-03.png)

> [!TIP]
> 💡 **NOTE**
> 
> To purchase a custom namespace, visit our [webshop](https://order.anydesk.com/product/standard/addons) and add custom Namespace as an add-on, or contact our [Sales team](https://anydesk.com/en/contact/sales).

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### FAQ

#### Can I edit my AnyDesk ID?

No, the AnyDesk ID is not editable.

#### What is an AnyDesk Alias?

An AnyDesk Alias is a user-defined address that consists of a username and a namespace, for example, john@ad.

#### Is a paid license required to create a custom Namespace?

Yes, a paid license along with a custom Namespace add-on is required to create a custom Namespace.

#### Can I use my company name in my AnyDesk Alias?

Yes. If you have a **Standard**, **Advanced**, or **Ultimate** license, you can purchase a **custom Namespace** that allows you to use your company name in your alias.

For example, instead of `john@ad`, you can create an alias like `john@company`.

To purchase a custom Namespace, visit our [webshop](https://order.anydesk.com/product/standard/addons) and add custom Namespace as an add-on, or contact our [Sales team](https://anydesk.com/en/contact/sales).

#### Are aliases in the public Namespace transferable between devices?

No, aliases in the public **@ad** namespace are permanently assigned to the specific AnyDesk ID they were created for and cannot be moved to a different ID.

#### Do I need to uninstall AnyDesk to change my ID?

No, you do not need to uninstall AnyDesk to change your ID, but if you want to permanently remove your ID and settings, you must select the option to delete configuration files during uninstallation.

#### What is the difference between public and custom Namespaces?

The public Namespace is managed by AnyDesk and available to all licensed users, while a custom Namespace allows you to specify an individual name available only to you.

A unique number automatically assigned to each installed AnyDesk app. It’s used to identify the device and connect to it remotely.

A custom AnyDesk domain used to identify devices and enhance security. It helps control access by allowing only trusted devices within the same domain to connect to you.

Files that store settings and preferences for the AnyDesk application, including user IDs and Aliases.

A security feature that lets you define which AnyDesk IDs or Aliases are allowed to connect to a device. All devices outside of your Access Control List are automatically blocked.

## Related

- [Manage AnyDesk Alias](/manage-anydesk-alias.md)
- [Back up AnyDesk ID and Settings](/back-up-anydesk-id-and-settings.md)