In this tutorial, we will show you how to install TeamViewer on Debian 10 Buster. For those of you who didn’t know, TeamViewer is a powerful remote access and remote control software that allows you to securely connect to other devices over the internet. Whether you need to provide technical support, collaborate on projects, or access your own computer remotely, TeamViewer is an indispensable tool.
This article assumes you have at least basic knowledge of Linux, know how to use the shell, and most importantly, you host your site on your own VPS. The installation is quite simple and assumes you are running in the root account, if not you may need to add ‘sudo‘ to the commands to get root privileges. I will show you the step-by-step installation of TeamViewer on a Debian 10 (Buster) server.
Prerequisites
- A server running one of the following operating systems: Debian 10 (Buster).
- It’s recommended that you use a fresh OS install to prevent any potential issues.
- SSH access to the server (or just open Terminal if you’re on a desktop).
- An active internet connection.
- A
non-root sudo useror access to theroot user. We recommend acting as anon-root sudo user, however, as you can harm your system if you’re not careful when acting as the root.
Install TeamViewer on Debian 10
Step 1. Before we install any software, it’s important to make sure your system is up to date by running the following apt-get commands in the terminal:
sudo apt update sudo apt upgrade
Step 2. Enable Multiarch.
If you’re running a 64-bit version of Debian 10 Buster and want to install the 32-bit version of TeamViewer, you’ll need to enable multiarch support on your system. Multiarch allows you to install and run 32-bit applications on a 64-bit operating system.
To enable multiarch, run the following commands:
sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386 sudo apt update
Step 3. Installing TeamViewer on Debian.
- Install TeamViewer from the source.
Visit the official TeamViewer download page and select the appropriate package for your system architecture (32-bit or 64-bit). Download the Debian package (.deb file) to your preferred location.
First, you need to download the TeamViewer .deb package. Run the following command:
wget https://download.teamviewer.com/download/linux/teamviewer_amd64.deb
Once the package has been downloaded, navigate to the directory where the package is located using the terminal. Then, run the following command to install the package:
sudo dpkg -i teamviewer_amd64.deb
During the installation process, you may encounter prompts or warnings. Follow the on-screen instructions carefully and provide any necessary input.
In case of dependency issues during installation, try running sudo apt install -f to resolve any missing dependencies automatically.
After the installation is complete, verify that TeamViewer is installed correctly by running the following command:
teamviewer --version
Step 4. Accessing TeamViewer.
Finally, you can run the TeamViewer to verify its successful installation. Execute the following on the terminal without root privileges:
teamviewer
When you launch TeamViewer for the first time, you may be prompted to complete a setup process or accept the license agreement. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure TeamViewer according to your preferences.
Once set up, you can start using TeamViewer to remotely access other devices or allow others to access your computer for remote support or collaboration.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed TeamViewer. Thanks for using this tutorial for installing TeamViewer on Debian 10 Buster server. For additional help or useful information, we recommend you check the official TeamViewer website.
