To install RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) on Linux, you’ll typically install xrdp, an open-source implementation of the RDP server, and configure it with a desktop environment. After installation, you’ll need to adjust firewall settings to allow RDP traffic and then connect using an RDP client.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
1. Install XRDP:
- Update your system packages:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y - Install XRDP:
sudo apt install xrdp -y
2. Install a Desktop Environment (if needed):
- If you don’t already have one, install a desktop environment like Xfce:
sudo apt install xfce4 xfce4-goodies -y
3. Configure XRDP:
- For Xfce:
- Create or edit the
~/.xsessionfile and addxfce4-session(or your preferred desktop environment session):echo "xfce4-session" > ~/.xsession - Configure XRDP to use the
~/.xsessionfile. Edit/etc/xrdp/startwm.shand replace the last lines with:exec startxfce4(or your desktop environment’s startup command)
- Create or edit the
- For other desktop environments: Consult the XRDP documentation for specific configuration instructions.
4. Enable and Start XRDP:
- Enable the XRDP service to start on boot:
sudo systemctl enable xrdp - Start the XRDP service:
sudo systemctl start xrdp