Anydesk Firewall Settings Jun 2026
AnyDesk is a proprietary remote desktop software that utilizes a proprietary video codec (DeskRT) designed for low latency. Unlike legacy remote desktop tools, AnyDesk relies heavily on modern UDP protocols and a global server infrastructure (AnyDesk Network) to establish connections.
Here’s a concise guide on to ensure the remote desktop connection works properly. anydesk firewall settings
| Traffic Direction | Protocol | Port(s) | Purpose | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | TCP | 80, 443, 6568 | Discovery, Authentication, and Session Handshake. | | Outbound | UDP | 70 (Primary) | Direct Connection Data Transfer (Video, Input). | | Inbound | TCP/UDP | Dynamic* | Required for Direct Connections if the client is not behind NAT. | AnyDesk is a proprietary remote desktop software that
| Direction | Protocol | Port | Purpose | |-----------|----------|------|---------| | Outbound | TCP | 80, 443 | Initial connection, address book, discovery | | Outbound | TCP | 6568, 6569 | Main AnyDesk data transfer | | Outbound | UDP | 443, 6568 | Optimized direct connection (low latency) | | Inbound (optional*) | TCP | 7070 | Direct incoming connections (for unattended access) | | Traffic Direction | Protocol | Port(s) |
AnyDesk relies on specific communication channels to establish a "Direct Connection," which offers the lowest latency. If these ports are blocked, the session may instead route through slower AnyDesk relay servers.
A common mistake is creating an outbound "Allow All" rule for the ports mentioned above. This is unnecessary.
If users report connectivity issues after firewall implementation, verify the following: