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This post shows how to install TeamViewer remotely via a ssh connection
- Install Teamviewer on Ubuntu 15.10, Ubuntu 15.04, Ubuntu 14.04, Linux Mint and other Ubuntu Derivatives. Install Teamviewer on Linux Ubuntu, via PPA. Install Teamviewer on Ubuntu (Apt-Get / Command Line). TeamViewer is a popular application for remote control and desktop sharing. It is also used for online meetings and file transfer.
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- Can't find Teamviewer after installing the Linux version on Ubuntu It certainly doesn't show as a menu item and I've done a search through the entire file system. If you could point me in the right direction I'll gladly be on my way.
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- Firstly, you need to download the
.deb
file from TeamViewer home page.
- Install the package with
sudo dpkg -i teamviewer_amd64.deb
. - The terminal may show this error
If positive, run
sudo apt install -fy
, then run the above command again.- Setup control password
sudo teamviewer passwd my_secret_password
. - Then, you can have teamviewer id in the result of info command
teamviewer info
. - To start teamviewer in startup:
sudo systemctl enable teamviewerd
.
TeamViewer works on a variety of operating systems including Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. After downloading the TeamViewer .deb installation package for Ubuntu, open a terminal window and use the dpkg command to install the program on your computer.
Teamviewer Command Line Options
Step 1
Ubuntu Command Line Programs
Navigate in your browser to TeamViewer.com and click
“Download” at the top of the page.
Step 2
Click the “Linux” icon, and then click the link to download the 32-bit or 64-bit .deb package for Ubuntu. Save the file on the desktop.
Step 3
Click the “Applications” pull-down menu at the top of the screen, and then click “Accessories” and “Terminal.”
Step 4
Type “cd Desktop” and press “Enter.”
Step 5
Type “sudo dpkg -i teamviewer_linux.deb” and press “Enter.” Ubuntu prompts you to enter your user password. Type the password and press “Enter” again. Ubuntu begins unpacking and installing the package. When the installation process is complete, the terminal window returns to the “/Desktop$” prompt.
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Step 6
Close the Terminal window. Click the “Applications” pull-down. Open the “Internet” section and click “TeamViewer 6” to launch TeamViewer.