How to Install TeamViewer on Kali Linux

TeamViewer is a secure and popular remote desktop tool that lets you control another computer over the internet. It’s not available in the Kali Linux repositories by default, but you can install it easily using the terminal.

Step 1: Download TeamViewer

Start by downloading the official `.deb` package directly from TeamViewer’s servers:

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

This downloads the latest stable version for Debian-based systems like Kali.

Step 2: Update your system

Before installation, make sure your system is up to date and ready to handle dependencies.

sudo apt update && sudo apt install -f -y

This step prevents conflicts and ensures a smooth installation process.

Step 3: Install the package

Now install the downloaded TeamViewer .deb file using dpkg:

sudo dpkg -i teamviewer_amd64.deb

If the installer reports any dependency issues, fix them with:

sudo apt --fix-broken install -y

This will complete the installation and fetch any missing packages.

Step 4: Launch TeamViewer

Once installed, you can start TeamViewer from the terminal:

teamviewer

On first launch, you’ll need to accept the license terms. After that, TeamViewer will open its GUI and display your unique ID and password for remote connections.

If you want TeamViewer to start automatically after reboot, enable its service:

sudo systemctl enable teamviewers

This is helpful if you’re using Kali as a remote machine. You now have a working TeamViewer setup on Kali Linux, ready for remote access.