AnyDesk Address - ID and Alias

Question

Guide to understanding AnyDesk Addresses, including the unique numeric ID and user-defined Aliases in public or custom namespaces.

Expert · Accepted Answer

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 learn how to connect to a remote device, see this article.


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
Alias in Custom Namespace	`laptop01@yourcompany`	Yes	Paid license + custom Namespace add-on	Managed via our support team

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.

AnyDesk interface displaying user address, ID, and alias.

AnyDesk Alias

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

Public Namespace

The default public Namespace is @ad. Aliases in the public @ad namespace are permanently assigned to the specific AnyDesk ID they were created for.

Custom Namespace

A Custom Namespace allows you to specify an individual name available only to you (e.g., YourName@CompanyName). This enhances security and device identification.

💡 IMPORTANT
To acquire a custom namespace, please contact our Sales team or your authorized partner. Professional registration ensures your namespace is correctly configured for your organization.

FAQ

Is a paid license required for a custom Namespace?

Yes, a paid license and a custom Namespace add-on are required.

How do I get a custom Namespace?

Please contact our team or your official partner. Our experts will handle the registration process for you.

Can I edit my AnyDesk ID?

No, the numeric AnyDesk ID is fixed for each installation and cannot be changed.