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title: "Creating and using an AnyDesk account"
slug: "creating-and-using-an-anydesk-account"
updated: 2026-06-18T10:06:10Z
published: 2026-06-18T10:06:10Z
canonical: "support.anydesk.com/creating-and-using-an-anydesk-account"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Creating and using an AnyDesk account

While you can use AnyDesk without an account, creating a free account gives you additional benefits. Below, you will find answers to the most common questions about how to create an account and the key benefits of doing so.

## **Do I need an account to use AnyDesk?**

It is not mandatory to have an account to use AnyDesk. However, having an account allows you to stay connected to a remote device for longer, have 3 managed devices, and create your personal Address Book. Also, with an account you have access to [my.anydesk](https://my.anydesk.com/), where you can find detailed information on all your connections, set custom permissions, configure Two-Factor Authentication, and much more.

## **How can I create an account?**

You can create an account using one of the following ways:

- from the AnyDesk app
- through the [my.anydesk](https://my.anydesk.com/login) management portal

> [!NOTE]
> 🦉 For step-by-step instructions, see [**this article**](https://support.anydesk.com/knowledge/account-creation).

## **What is the benefit of creating an account?**

Having an account gives you access to additional features that improve connectivity, security, and device management:

- Stay connected to devices for longer time periods without interruption
- Connect to up to 3 managed devices with a password ([Unattended Access](/docs/unattended-access))
- Maintain a [personal Address Book](/docs/address-book) for easier access to devices you regularly connect to
- View a detailed connection history, set permissions, enable two-factor authentication, and manage account settings via my.anydesk

A feature that lets you save and organize your contacts, which you can group using tags, for quick and easy access to remote devices.

An additional layer of security for the Unattended Access feature and my.AnyDesk.com account. With Two-Factor Authentication, you are required to enter a time-limited authentication code from an external authentication app on top of your password.

A management portal where users can check their license and invoice information, view and manage AnyDesk clients linked to the account, find more detailed information about all sessions, and more.