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title: "AnyDesk VPN"
slug: "vpn"
updated: 2025-07-31T09:29:12Z
published: 2025-07-31T09:29:12Z
canonical: "support.anydesk.com/vpn"
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# AnyDesk VPN

The AnyDesk VPN creates a private network between local connecting and remote clients. It is not possible to access devices on the remote client's local network or vice versa.

**Note:** The AnyDesk VPN is currently available on [installed](https://support.anydesk.com/knowledge/portable-vs-installed#anydesk-with-installation) macOS, Linux, and Android clients.

### Start a VPN connection

The AnyDesk VPN can be started directly through the VPN button in the main window by entering the ID/Alias of the remote device and pressing "VPN" instead of "Connect".

![VPNConnect2](https://f.hubspotusercontent40.net/hubfs/7940397/Help%20Center/VPN/VPNConnect2.png)

### VPN Settings

AnyDesk VPN is automatically configured, but the configuration for starting IP-address and subnet mask can be changed in the settings dialog if needed.

![VPNSettings (1)](https://f.hubspotusercontent40.net/hubfs/7940397/Help%20Center/VPN/VPNSettings%20(1).png)

### Use Cases

After successfully connected over VPN, the following Programs can be used over VPN.

#### SSH

- Access the Remote Device over SSH

#### Gaming

- Access a LAN-Multiplayer Game over the Internet