TeamViewer - Free Download (2026)

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TeamViewer - Remote Desktop Software

TeamViewer is a remote desktop application by TeamViewer GmbH (Germany) that lets you connect to and control another computer over the internet. It is free for personal use. Business licenses start at $24.90 per month with annual billing. All connections use AES 256 bit encryption.

It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.

Remote access

Both sides install TeamViewer. The person being connected to shares their ID number and temporary password. You type those in and get full control of their desktop, including keyboard and mouse. File transfers work by dragging and dropping during the session. If the remote machine has multiple monitors, you can switch between them or view all at once. The connection works through firewalls without configuring port forwarding.

Other features

Remote printing lets you print a document on the remote computer using your local printer. Session logging creates an audit trail of all connections. The mobile apps let you access your desktop from a phone or tablet. Unattended access allows you to connect to a remote machine without someone sitting there to accept the connection, which is useful for accessing your own work computer from home.

Advantages

Free for personal use
Works across all platforms including mobile
No firewall or router configuration needed
Unattended access for your own machines

Drawbacks

Business licensing is expensive ($24.90 to $229.90 per month)
TeamViewer sometimes flags personal use as commercial and blocks connections
AnyDesk and RustDesk are lighter alternatives for personal remote access
Windows has built in Remote Desktop (RDP) if both machines run Windows Pro

Who it is for

TeamViewer is the standard choice for remote tech support and accessing your own computers remotely. The free personal license covers most home use. If TeamViewer flags you as commercial, AnyDesk or the open source RustDesk are worth trying. For connecting between Windows Pro machines on the same network, built in Remote Desktop works without any extra software.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TeamViewer free?

Free for personal use. Business licenses start at $24.90 per month with annual billing. TeamViewer sometimes flags personal use as commercial and temporarily blocks connections.

Is TeamViewer safe?

TeamViewer uses AES 256 bit encryption for all sessions. It is a legitimate tool used by millions. Never give your TeamViewer ID and password to someone who contacts you unsolicited - this is a common scam.

What are free alternatives to TeamViewer?

AnyDesk has a free personal tier. RustDesk is open source. Windows Remote Desktop (RDP) works between Windows Pro machines on the same network. Chrome Remote Desktop is another free option.

Features & How-To Guide

#	Feature	How to use
1	Remote desktop and PC control	Remote person gives their ID and password from main TeamViewer window › Type partner ID in Partner ID field › Connect › Type password › Full keyboard and mouse control of remote computer.
2	File transfer between computers	During remote session: toolbar at top › Files & Extras › Open File Transfer › Window with two panels (local/remote) › Drag files between panels.
3	Unattended remote access	On remote computer: Extras › Options › Security › Personal Password › Set permanent password › Check Start TeamViewer with Windows. Now you can connect without person on the other side.
4	Computer list saving	Computers & Contacts › Right-click › Add Remote Computer › Type ID and alias › Computer appears on list › Double-click connects instantly.
5	Chat and video calls during session	During session: toolbar › Communicate › Chat › Type messages to person on the other side. Video Call › Enable camera/microphone.
6	Copying text between computers	During session: Ctrl+C on remote computer › Ctrl+V on local (or vice versa). Text and images copy between machines automatically.
7	Remote document printing	During session: toolbar › Files & Extras › Activate Remote Printing › On remote computer print document › Choose "TeamViewer" printer › Printout appears on your local printer.
8	Unauthorized access blocking	Extras › Options › Security › Block and Allowlist › Configure › Add ID to Black list (block) or Allow list (allow only selected).
9	Remote session recording	During session: toolbar › Files & Extras › Start Session Recording › Recording in .tvs format › After completion: Extras › Play or Convert Recorded Session.
10	Remote PC wake-up	Computers & Contacts › Right-click on powered-off computer › Wake Up › Requires BIOS configuration (WoL enabled) and ID assignment in TeamViewer settings.