Anydesk Display_server_not_supported Fixed [ 2025 ]

anydesk --disable-wayland

This error reveals an uncomfortable truth about modern computing:

Ensure the remote desktop's display settings are configured correctly: anydesk display_server_not_supported

The error display_server_not_supported typically appears on operating systems. It means that the current graphical environment (Display Server) running on the remote machine is not compatible with the version of AnyDesk installed or the current configuration.

Corrupted configuration files might be causing the issue. Try resetting AnyDesk's configuration to its default settings: The machine is on

If that fails, switch your login session to "Ubuntu on Xorg" (or your distro’s X11 fallback) from the login screen. This isn't a hack; it’s a temporary truce.

Your heart sinks. The machine is on. The network is up. The ID is correct. But the display server —that silent mediator between your hardware and your eyes—is refusing to cooperate. anydesk display_server_not_supported

If you are using a Linux distribution that uses Wayland by default, try switching to the X11 display server:

Run the following command (for Ubuntu/Debian): sudo nano /etc/gdm3/custom.conf . Note: For some systems, the file may be located at /etc/gdm3/daemon.conf .

Windows isolates services in "Session 0." AnyDesk running as a service cannot always capture the interactive console session if the GPU drivers are in a funky state.