Always prioritize using the internal "Clear Session Data" feature over manually deleting files to prevent accidental configuration loss.
For most users on , AnyDesk stores its temporary and trace data in these primary paths: Standard (Installed) Location: %programdata%\AnyDesk\ Portable (User-Specific) Location: %appdata%\AnyDesk\ anydesk temp files location
Beyond the raw logs, AnyDesk keeps specific "temporary" records that can be surprisingly revealing: Always prioritize using the internal "Clear Session Data"
For digital investigators, these files are a goldmine. The file doesn't just log connections; it can record file transfer activities and even the remote IP addresses involved. This makes these "temporary" locations critical for understanding if someone—be it a helpful IT tech or a malicious actor—accessed sensitive data during a session. AnyDesk - Investigating Threat Actors Favorite Tool knowing the is essential.
Whether you are a system administrator looking to clear up disk space or a user trying to retrieve a transferred file you forgot to save, knowing the is essential.