xrdp is a free and open-source implementation of Microsoft RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) server that enables operating systems other than Microsoft Windows (such as Linux and BSD-style operating systems) to provide a fully functional RDP-compatible remote desktop experience.
In this tutorial, i am going to show you how to install and configure XRDP (remote desktop) on linux ubuntu 22.04 system.
How to Install Remote Desktop (xrdp) on Ubuntu 22.04
Use the below given steps for install XRDP (remote desktop) on linux ubuntu 22.04 system:
- Step 1 – Update System Dependencies
- Step 2 – Install XRDP
- Step 3 – Configure XRDP
- Step 4 – Configure System Firewall
- Step 5 – Connect to Remote Desktop
Step 1 – Update System Dependencies
First of all, open terminal and run the following command on command line to update system dependencies:
sudo apt update
Step 2 – Install XRDP
Run the following commands to install XRDP on Ubuntu system:
sudo apt install xrdp -y
After installation; you can use the following command to check the status:
sudo systemctl status xrdp
Step 3 – Configure XRDP
The xrdp session uses a certificate key file “/etc/ssl/private/ssl-cert-snakeoil.key”, which plays an important role with remote desktop. So, use the following command to create it:
sudo usermod -a -G ssl-cert xrdp
And restart the Xrdp service by executing the following command:
sudo systemctl restart xrdp
Step 4 – Configure System Firewall
The XRDP service listens on standard remote desktop port 3389. And if we need to adjust the firewall to allow access to port 3389 for the remote systems.
Then run the following command on command line to open port 3389 for the LAN network:
sudo ufw allow from 192.168.1.0/24 to any port 3389
Reload the UFW to apply the new rules.
sudo ufw reload
Step 5 – Connect to Remote Desktop
- Now, On the Windows system launch the RDP client
- Once the rdp client connected successfully, the remote system prompt for authentication. Enter the login credentials of the remote Ubuntu system to get remote desktop access.
- Once the successful authentication, we will get access to Ubuntu remote desktop.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, i have shown to you how to install and configure XRDP (remote desktop) on linux ubuntu 22.04 system.