xRDP configuration on Ubuntu 16.04, 18.04 & 20.04 LTS Server and Desktop

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xRDP is one of the most commonly used opensource remote desktop protocol (rdp). By following the below steps it can easily be configured on different flavors of Ubuntu system.

Configuration:

a. Login to the Ubuntu server as 'root' and run the update:
   # apt-get update && apt-get upgrade -y


b. Install the 'xfce4' desktop environment:


   # apt-get install xfce4 xfce4-goodies -y




c. Install the 'xrdp' package:


   # apt-get install xorgxrdp xrdp -y




d. Enable the 'xfce4-session' for both 'ubuntu' and 'root' user:


   # echo xfce4-session >~/.xsession
   # su - ubuntu
   $ echo xfce4-session >~/.xsession




Now the system is ready. You can login to the system using RDP via 'root' or 'ubuntu'


user along with their own password.




NOTE:


    If 'ufw' is enabled, make sure to allow the network access to RDP this system.


    To check the 'ufw' status:


    # ufw status




    To allow a network:


    # ufw allow from 192.168.56.0/24 to any port 3389






Example:


    

  • Select the ubuntu user and enter the password for ubuntu user:
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  • Once the authentication will be validated, you can login to the system and should be able to see 'XFCE4' desktop.
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