How To Install Remote Desktop (XRDP) On Linux | Ubuntu | Debian | CentOS

Introduction

XRDP is an open-source implementation of Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) that allows graphical system access remotely. This guide details the installation and configuration of XRDP on various Linux distributions.

Prerequisites

• A running instance of Ubuntu, Debian, or CentOS.
• Access to a terminal with sudo or root privileges.
• Basic knowledge of Linux command-line operations.

Step 1: Update Your System

Ensure your package lists are up-to-date.

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Desktop Environment

Install XFCE, a lightweight desktop environment.

sudo apt install xfce4 xfce4-goodies -y

Step 3: Install XRDP

Use the package manager to install XRDP.

sudo apt install xrdp -y

Step 4: Start and Enable XRDP Service

Ensure XRDP starts on boot.

sudo systemctl start xrdp
sudo systemctl enable xrdp

Step 5: Configure XRDP

Configure XRDP to use XFCE.

echo xfce4-session >~/.xsession

Step 6: Configure Firewall

Allow RDP through the firewall.

sudo ufw allow 3389/tcp

Step 7: Connect to Your Linux System

Connect using an RDP client with your Linux system’s IP address.

Conclusion

You can now access your Linux system remotely using XRDP.