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title: "Creating and using an AnyDesk account"
slug: "creating-and-using-an-anydesk-account"
updated: 2025-08-07T09:30:36Z
published: 2025-08-07T09:30:36Z
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> ## 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.

# 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 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.