How to Install TeamViewer on Linux Mint 22

If you are looking to install TeamViewer easily on Linux Mint 22, you are in the right place. TeamViewer, one of the most popular remote desktop software programs available today, allows users to access and control their computers securely from anywhere. You can also share documents or files through TeamViewer.

This tutorial will help you install TeamViewer on Linux Mint, whether you’re looking for remote support, file-sharing, or remote access to work or home.

Outline:

• How to Install TeamViewer on Linux Mint 22
  • Method 1: Using TeamViewer Repository
  • Method 2: Using the Deb File
• How to Remove TeamViewer From Linux Mint 22
• Conclusion

How to Install TeamViewer on Linux Mint 22

TeamViewer has a simple interface, which requires no configuration. It also comes with unique passwords and full encryption to make the session more secure. There are two ways to install TeamViewer for Linux Mint 22:

Method 1: Using TeamViewer Repository

The repository is the location where data or installation files for an application are stored. To install TeamViewer through apt, you must add its repository as follows:

Step 1: Add the GPG key to the Repository

You must first add the GPG key to the repository in order for it to be verified from its official source:

curl -fSsL https://linux.teamviewer.com/pubkey/currentkey.asc | sudo gpg –dearmor | sudo tee /usr/share/keyrings/teamview.gpg > /dev/null

Step 2: Add GPG-key to the Sources Directory

After validating the link using the GPG key, you can now add it to the sources directory:

echo “deb [arch=amd64 signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/teamview.gpg] http://linux.teamviewer.com/deb stable main” | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/teamviewer.list

Step 3: Update the Packages List

Update the packages list in apt after adding the TeamViewer repository:

sudo apt update

Step 4: Install TeamViewer

Install TeamViewer by using the default Linux Mint 22 package installer:

sudo apt install teamviewer

Step 5: Verify the Installed TeamViewer

You can now launch the application using either the menu of your application or by typing:

teamviewer

Let’s verify the interface and make the connection:

Method 2: Using the Deb File

Downloading the deb file directly from TeamViewer’s official website is another way to install it. Let’s start the installation:

Step 1: Download the .deb Package

Navigate to the download page and select the Linux distribution. Then, choose the appropriate deb file according to your system specification:

You can also download the .deb by copying and pasting the link to the desired file, then using the wget tool:

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

Step 2: Install TeamViewer

Install TeamViewer via the deb package on Linux Mint 22. Let’s use the apt package manager:

sudo apt install ./teamviewer_amd64.deb

Step 3: Verify the Installed TeamViewer

Check the version of TeamViewer that is installed to verify installation by:

teamviewer –version

Note: I’ve installed the client version. To host the session, you need to install the host edition. Select the deb file of the host version.

It will follow the same installation procedure as the client version. TeamViewer comes with an instant support version that doesn’t need any installation. All you have to do is download and extract the Tar file.

How to Remove TeamViewer From Linux Mint 22

It is the same command to remove TeamViewer using either the deb or repository. Let’s do it:

Uninstall TeamViewer From Linux Mint 22

To uninstall TeamViewer, execute the following command:

sudo apt remove –autoremove teamviewer

Remove GPG Keys

If you are using the repository to install TeamViewer and want it completely removed, remove the GPG keys from the keyrings folder:

sudo rm /usr/share/keyrings/teamview.gpg

Remove the TeamViewer Repository

Then, execute the following command to remove the TeamViewer repository.

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

Conclusion

To install TeamViewer on Linux Mint 22, download the official TeamViewer DEB package from the TeamViewer website and open it with the Software Manager or install it via Terminal using sudo dpkg -i teamviewer_amd64.deb, then fix any missing dependencies with sudo apt –fix-broken install. After installing TeamViewer, you can easily launch it from the application menu. Sign in or create an Account, and begin remote connections on your Linux Mint 22 computer.