How to Install TeamViewer on Ubuntu 26.04

TeamViewer is a remote access and support application that lets you connect to another computer over the internet. It supports remote control, file transfer, screen sharing, and unattended access across Linux, Windows, and macOS.

This guide explains how to install TeamViewer on Ubuntu 26.04 using the official .deb package.

Quick Reference #

Prerequisites #

You need to be logged in as root or as a user with sudo privileges .

The command below downloads the x86-64 package. If you are using an ARM device, choose the correct Ubuntu/Debian package from the TeamViewer Linux download page .

Installing TeamViewer on Ubuntu 26.04 #

TeamViewer is proprietary software and is not available in the standard Ubuntu repositories. Download the official package with wget :

wget https://download.teamviewer.com/download/linux/teamviewer_amd64.deb

Install the package with apt:

sudo apt install ./teamviewer_amd64.deb

When prompted, type Y and press Enter.

During installation, the TeamViewer APT repository is added to your system. This allows TeamViewer to update through the same package manager you use for other Ubuntu packages.

Starting TeamViewer #

Open the Activities overview, search for “TeamViewer”, and click the application icon.

You can also start TeamViewer from the command line:

teamviewer

The first time TeamViewer starts, accept the license agreement. After that, the main TeamViewer window displays your ID and password. Share those values only with someone you trust, or enter a remote computer’s ID to start an outgoing connection.

Updating TeamViewer #

Check the repository file with cat :

cat /etc/apt/sources.list.d/teamviewer.list

The file should contain the TeamViewer stable repository:

deb https://linux.teamviewer.com/deb stable main

Update TeamViewer with the package manager:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade teamviewer

You can also install updates through Ubuntu’s graphical Software Updater.

Uninstalling TeamViewer #

To remove TeamViewer while keeping its configuration files:

sudo apt remove teamviewer

To remove TeamViewer and its configuration files:

sudo apt purge teamviewer

If you also want to remove the TeamViewer repository:

sudo rm /etc/apt/sources.list.d/teamviewer.list
sudo apt update

Troubleshooting #

teamviewer: command not found after installation
Close and reopen your terminal, then try again. If the command is still missing, verify the package installation:

dpkg -l teamviewer

The installation fails because of missing dependencies
Ask apt to repair broken dependencies and retry the package install:

sudo apt --fix-broken install
sudo apt install ./teamviewer_amd64.deb

TeamViewer shows “Not ready. Please check your connection.”
Restart the TeamViewer daemon:

sudo systemctl restart teamviewerd

Check that the service is running:

systemctl status teamviewerd

You are using an ARM system
Do not install the teamviewer_amd64.deb package on ARM. Download the ARM package from TeamViewer’s Linux download page instead.

FAQ #

Is TeamViewer free on Ubuntu?
TeamViewer is free for personal, non-commercial use. Commercial use requires a paid license.

Can I install TeamViewer Host instead?
Yes. TeamViewer Host is meant for unattended access. Download the Host package from TeamViewer’s Linux download page and install it with apt the same way.

How do I connect to another computer?
Open TeamViewer, enter the remote computer’s ID in the partner ID field, and start the connection. Enter the remote password when prompted.

Conclusion #

TeamViewer installs on Ubuntu 26.04 from the official .deb package. The package also configures the TeamViewer repository so future updates are handled through Ubuntu’s package manager.

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Dejan Panovski

Dejan Panovski is the founder of Linuxize, an RHCSA-certified Linux system administrator and DevOps engineer based in Skopje, Macedonia. Author of 800+ Linux tutorials with 20+ years of experience turning complex Linux tasks into clear, reliable guides.

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