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How can I enable RDP access on my Ubuntu system using the command line?

I’ve been trying to get RDP set up on my Ubuntu machine, and honestly, I’m feeling a bit lost. I’ve read some tutorials, but they all seem to assume I already know a bunch of stuff that I definitely don’t. I really want to access my Ubuntu system remotely, especially when I’m not at my desk, but the whole process just seems pretty daunting, especially since I’m more familiar with Windows environments.

So, here’s the issue: I’m using Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, and I think I need to install a few things first before I can even get RDP going. I’ve heard about xrdp as a solution, but I have no idea how to get started with it. Do I really just need to open up the terminal and start typing commands? That feels a bit intense for someone like me who’s more of a graphical interface kinda person.

And what about the firewall? I know that’s usually something I have to think about, but I’ve never dealt with it on Ubuntu. Do I need to configure it to allow RDP traffic? I’ve read conflicting info about that, and I’m worried I’ll mess something up.

Also, everything I read talks about creating a user session—how do I actually do that? Since I’m used to just logging in like normal, it’s strange to think I might need to configure things at a deeper level just to get remote access working.

If anybody has gone through this process and can break it down for me, I would really appreciate it. Specific commands and maybe a step-by-step guide would be amazing! I’d much rather deal with the command line than go through a ton of confusing docs that make it seem way more complicated than it needs to be.

Thanks in advance for any help! Just trying to make my life a little easier (and more efficient) here.

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    1. Setting Up RDP on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

      Setting Up RDP on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

      Getting RDP set up can seem overwhelming at first, but I’ll break it down into simple steps for you! Follow along with these instructions, and you’ll be able to access your Ubuntu machine remotely in no time!

      Step 1: Install xrdp

      You will need to open the terminal to install xrdp. Don’t worry, just follow these commands!

              sudo apt update
        sudo apt install xrdp

      Step 2: Start and enable xrdp service

      After installing, you need to start the xrdp service:

              sudo systemctl start xrdp
        sudo systemctl enable xrdp

      Step 3: Configure the firewall

      By default, Ubuntu’s firewall (UFW) may block RDP connections. By default, RDP uses port 3389. You can allow RDP traffic by running:

              sudo ufw allow 3389

      After that, check the status of your firewall to ensure it’s active:

              sudo ufw status

      Step 4: Create a user session

      For xrdp, you generally log in with your existing Ubuntu user account. But if you’re having issues, you can set the session to use XFCE by installing XFCE desktop environment:

              sudo apt install xfce4

      Then, add the following line to the end of the xrdp start-up configuration file:

              echo "xfce4-session" > ~/.xsession

      Step 5: Restart xrdp

      Finally, restart xrdp to apply all changes:

              sudo systemctl restart xrdp

      Wrapping Up

      Now you can open the Remote Desktop Connection app on your Windows machine and connect to your Ubuntu machine’s IP address. Just enter your username and password when prompted.

      That’s it! Just a few commands, and you’re ready to go. If you encounter any issues, feel free to ask for help. Good luck!



    2. To set up RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) on your Ubuntu 22.04 LTS machine, you’ll want to use the xrdp package. Start by opening your terminal (you can find it in your applications or press Ctrl + Alt + T) and run the following commands to install xrdp and its required dependencies:

      sudo apt update
sudo apt install xrdp -y
sudo systemctl enable xrdp
sudo systemctl start xrdp

      Once xrdp is installed, you may need to adjust your firewall to allow RDP traffic. Use the command below to check your firewall settings and ensure that port 3389 (the default for RDP) is open:

      sudo ufw allow 3389/tcp
sudo ufw status

      After configuring your firewall, you need to make sure a session is created for remote access. You can connect to your Ubuntu machine via RDP from another computer using an RDP client (like Remote Desktop Connection on Windows). Just enter your Ubuntu machine’s IP address, and log in with your usual username and password. If you have issues with the X session, make sure the X11 desktop environment is installed, which you can do with:

      sudo apt install xfce4

      Finally, edit the xrdp configuration file to set your session to XFCE by using:

      echo "xfce4-session" > ~/.xsession
sudo systemctl restart xrdp

      By following these steps, you should have a functional RDP setup to access your Ubuntu machine remotely. Just remember, terminal commands may seem daunting at first, but they enable powerful options for managing systems.


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