To fix the “status: display_server_not_supported” error in AnyDesk on Ubuntu, follow these steps:
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Open the Terminal: Press
Ctrl + Alt + Tto open the terminal13. -
Edit the GDM3 Configuration File: Run the following command to open the file in a text editor:
bashsudo gedit /etc/gdm3/custom.conf
If
geditis not available, usenano:bashsudo nano /etc/gdm3/custom.conf
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Modify the File:
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Uncomment the line
WaylandEnable=falseby removing the#at the beginning134. -
Uncomment the lines
AutomaticLoginEnable = trueandAutomaticLogin = user113. -
Replace
user1with your Ubuntu username or use$USERNAMEif multiple users access the device13.
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Save and Exit: Save the file (
Ctrl + SingeditorCtrl + Oinnano) and exit the editor1. -
Reboot: Restart your system for the changes to take effect34.
This process disables Wayland and enables Xorg, resolving the compatibility issue with AnyDesk134.
Citations:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukwdeWF0PTo
- https://www.reddit.com/r/AnyDesk/comments/b9nq9t/display_server_not_supported/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_1UuMVYzkc
- https://gist.github.com/UbuntuEvangelist/3bc97f313ce7ac0f86bb6e5faa2b5cc0
- https://www.anyviewer.com/how-to/anydesk-display-server-not-supported-2578.html
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VGvwe7RCK4
- https://askubuntu.com/questions/1131921/anydesk-remote-server-display-not-supported-e-g-wayland
- https://internet-lab.ru/display_server_not_supported
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