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status: display_server_not_supported” error in AnyDesk on Ubuntu

To fix the “status: display_server_not_supported” error in AnyDesk on Ubuntu, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Terminal: Press Ctrl + Alt + T to open the terminal13.

  2. Edit the GDM3 Configuration File: Run the following command to open the file in a text editor:

    bash
    sudo gedit /etc/gdm3/custom.conf

    If gedit is not available, use nano:

    bash
    sudo nano /etc/gdm3/custom.conf
  3. Modify the File:

    • Uncomment the line WaylandEnable=false by removing the # at the beginning134.

    • Uncomment the lines AutomaticLoginEnable = true and AutomaticLogin = user113.

    • Replace user1 with your Ubuntu username or use $USERNAME if multiple users access the device13.

  4. Save and Exit: Save the file (Ctrl + S in gedit or Ctrl + O in nano) and exit the editor1.

  5. Reboot: Restart your system for the changes to take effect34.

This process disables Wayland and enables Xorg, resolving the compatibility issue with AnyDesk134.

Citations:

  1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukwdeWF0PTo
  2. https://www.reddit.com/r/AnyDesk/comments/b9nq9t/display_server_not_supported/
  3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_1UuMVYzkc
  4. https://gist.github.com/UbuntuEvangelist/3bc97f313ce7ac0f86bb6e5faa2b5cc0
  5. https://www.anyviewer.com/how-to/anydesk-display-server-not-supported-2578.html
  6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VGvwe7RCK4
  7. https://askubuntu.com/questions/1131921/anydesk-remote-server-display-not-supported-e-g-wayland
  8. https://internet-lab.ru/display_server_not_supported

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