Questions tagged [remote-desktop]
Questions that refer to a software or an OS feature allowing applications, either command line programs or graphical applications, to be run remotely on a server, while being displayed locally.
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How to redirect a printer from Windows to Ubuntu server from an external network?
I want to switch from Windows Server to Ubuntu server (to connect users from external network via RDP). Most of the tasks have been done, but the last problem is that the client when connecting via ...
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Ubuntu 22.04 gnome remote desktop windows RDP username not set denying client
I enabled the gnome-remote-desktop service and trying to connect from a windows machine. When I run the following command systemctl --user status gnome-remote-desktop.service I can see that the ...
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How to access my computer's terminal in the university dorm from another computer?
I have used ssh to access remote computers/servers where they provided me a username, a password, and an IP address (like xxx:xxx:xx.xx). What I need to do is:
ssh username@xxx.xxx.xx.xx
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Can I configure Ubuntu Server 22.x to be accessed via xRDP or VNC and present the same full-featured Gnome UX as Ubuntu Desktop?
Is there a way I can install Ubuntu Server 22.x on a remote VM and have multiple users connecting to it via VNC or xRDP in a way that each user logs in and starts its own session in isolation? And is ...
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RDP/VNC black screen when local user is logged in, will not connect when no user is logged in
i'm trying to get RDP and/or VNC working with my Unbuntu desktop. Having some weird issues. When the account i have setup is logged in, i am able to RDP or VNC to the machine except i get a black ...
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GNOME Screen Sharing VNC 23.04
I previously had 20.04 and then 22.04, and now 23.04. In 20.04, GNOME Screen Sharing offered only VNC. In 22.04, it offered both RDP and VNC. Now in 23.04, it seems to offer only RDP. How can I re-...
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How to configure Ubuntu for persistent X session convenient to use both locally and via remote desktop
Sorry to repeat an old question, but I think this topic would deserve a fresh answer for recent versions of Ubuntu with remote desktop feature.
I've enabled both remote desktop and xrdp, both work but ...
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RDP to win 11 with Remina single display unless root
Build: Ubuntu 22.04.2 LTS 2x 1920x1080 Monitors
Symptom: Launching Remmina 1.4.25 without sudo privileges maximizes full screen at a single monitor with redirected audio. Launching with SUDO via ...
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gnome-remote-desktop Failed to start RDP server: Error binding to address [::]:3389: Address already in use
I'm trying to find an answer but I haven't so far.
I installed Ubuntu 22.0.4 and Gnome Desktop didn't work so i went ahead to upgrade to 23.0.4 hoping it will resolve the following issue but it didn't....
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My RDP is disconnecting my Ubuntu 20.04 desktop when I disconnects display cable of Ubuntu 20.04 desktop
I'm learning and using Ubuntu desktop version(LTS) for many years, around couple of weeks I'm facing the below RDP issues..
Problem facing "Unable to connect RDP my Ubuntu 20.04 when display (VGA ...
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Remote Desktop from Mac to Ubuntu stops working when I change rooms
I'm pretty new to Ubuntu, so forgive the noob.
I have this odd situation when trying to remote desktop from my macbook to three separate mini pcs which all have Ubuntu 22.04.
I set them up in my ...
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Remote into headless Unit
So when I try to remote in via TightVNC I just get a black screen, the port was open and after some troubleshooting I figured it had to be that screen sharing was disabled in preferences. That's fine, ...
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Is there a way to make ubuntu 22.04 default remote (vnc) to localhost only?
Is there a way to make default ubuntu 22.04 remote (vnc) to localhost only?
I used ssh + localhost vnc(tiger vnc), but it is handy to implement on each ubuntu.
so I want to use default one.
but I ...
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Ubuntu 22.10 (and 22.04) remote desktop on a headless machine throws me out of the session and logs off
After some indeterminate time, usually perhaps an hour, maybe less, I get thrown off my session and I am logged off when using remote desktop. (That of course means I can't remote back in!)
I run ...
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Easy Desktop Remote with Xubuntu, Android and Fail2ban protection
I have switched from Windows to Xubuntu 22.04 last days and now i am searching some easy setup for desktop remote. The years before I always used Windows RDP which was not so easy. Windows did not ...
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Remmina VNC Not Always Connecting
5/12/23 Update: I have returned home and done some troubleshooting of my VNC connection. It appears to be something to do with the VNC server on the desktop computer I was trying to access. After ...
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Peculiar remote desktop problem after 22.04 LTS upgrade
Finally got around to upgrading a second computer on my home network to Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, and for the most part the upgrade went well (I had the apparently not-uncommon usrmerge problem, which I ...
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Diagnosing why xrdp fails to start the service after boot
I am having some trouble with diagnosing why xrdp fails to start the service after boot.
× xrdp.service - xrdp daemon
Loaded: loaded (/lib/systemd/system/xrdp.service; enabled; vendor preset: ...
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Is there a free vnc server on Linux? or a way to create a shared desktop for free
I want to access to my Ubuntu computer by graphical interface, gnome-remote-desktop doesn't do the job for me because I want a smaller screen than the original one.
I already installed tight-vnc, but ...
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Remote Desktop Ubuntu22.04.2 and MacBook M1
I have an Ubuntu 22.04.2 version installed over an old MacBook Pro 2011 installed.
I'm trying to connect from a MacBook Air M1 and I can reach my Ubuntu computer and see the message
Do you want to ...
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Remmina 1.4.25 on Ubuntu connecting to Windows 11 Remote Machine mix up mouse buttons
I am a left handed person, so I set up my local machine (Ubuntu 22.04.2) with the primary button on the right:
However, it seems like when I use Remmina to connect to a Windows machine, and having it ...
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How to set ufw to allow Remote Desktop Sharing on Ubuntu 22.04?
I know there is a command such sudo apt ufw allow <app> but the problem is I don't know what is the app name.
So if I enable ufw I can't connect to my ubuntu device from my mac via RDP, and I ...
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Firefox from Terminal on remote Ubuntu 22.04 via VNC: Cannot open display
Disclaimer: I'm somewhat new to SSH and VNC servers, and while I get the basics, that's about as far as it goes. If applicable, explaining like I'm five would be beneficial!
This is a similar issue as ...
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I used Ubuntu's inbuilt RDP(remote desktop) but I get a blank screen in android
I use Ubuntu 22.04 I used the inbuilt remote desktop to share my laptop screen to android tablet i tried using both RDP and VNC both resulted in a black screen on my tablet with a very thin strip of ...
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Remmina USB redirection
I have been trying to get USB redirection working under Remmina 1.4.25. My client OS is Linux 5.15.0-60-generic (jammy). My target OS is Linux 5.4.0-144-generic (focal) which is running xrdp/focal,...
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Where is stored the "Encryption Fingerprint" for the "Remote Desktop" configuration?
For Ubuntu Desktop 22.04 - to allow a Remote Desktop connection, in the client side can be use Remmina and in the server is mandatory enable the Remote Desktop option, it through Settings -> ...
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How to access from Windows 10 -> Ubuntu 22.04 via remote desktop?
I'd like to connect from my Windows 10 to Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. I have made as described here https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2022/04/ubuntu-22-04-remote-desktop-control/ Run, entered user name, ...
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Where is stored the Certificate when the first Remmina connection was accomplished?
For Ubuntu Desktop 22.04 and when Remmina (1.4.25+dfsg) as client does the first attempt of connection to a remote host (in this case other Ubuntu Desktop 22.04 too), once written the valid username ...
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How upgrade the default Remmina at Ubuntu Desktop 22.04? [duplicate]
Having Ubuntu Desktop 22.04, was confirmed through Ubuntu Software that Remmina is installed by default with the version 1.4.25+dfsg, it has sense according with the How to install Remmina page that ...
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Remote Desktop to Ubuntu 22.10 from Windows 10 fails to connect
I followed these instructions for 22.04, but after completing them, Remote Desktop is not working for 22.10.
From the Windows built-in Remote Desktop client, it shows a "connecting" progress ...
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Can't get XRDP running on Ubuntu 22.04
As the title suggests, I am trying to get XRDP running on a new Jammy install but am getting this:
dave@Python:~$ sudo systemctl status xrdp
× xrdp.service - xrdp daemon
Loaded: loaded (/lib/...
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How can I change the ports used by built-in GNOME remote desktop for Ubuntu 22.04?
I'm new to the Ubuntu world and would appreciate some information regarding the built-in remote desktop features.
Unfortunately, my institution restricts the use of certain port numbers, such as 3389 ...
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Ubuntu 22.04, XRDP: connect to running session
I'm new to AskUbuntu, searched a lot about my issue but did not find any solution so far.
My goal
I would like to have a headless PC, autologin enabled, a dedicated piece of software started after ...
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remina rdp dynamic toggle stopped working on ubuntu 22.04
Using Ubuntu 22.04 to rdp to a Windows 11 machine and the "Toggle dynamic resolution update" option is no longer available. I use a standard file provided by my company's Windows admins, ...
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Unable to access remotely via RDP while logged into the Ubuntu 22.04
I am trying to access my Ubuntu 22.04 machine remotely from a windows machine by using RDP. If I am logged into the Ubuntu machine then the access does not work and I only see a black screen. On the ...
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Newbie in VNC Remote Desktop Access - I needs help to set it up
I'd be a great help if I could access my mom's (I think windows) computer via Remote Desktop Access. I've been at the other end at my work, but how do I do it myself?
I have Remmina, I'm on Ubuntu 22....
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What is location of shared folder with Remmina on a Ubuntu remote machine?
I use local Ubuntu 22.04 to control remote Ubuntu 22.04 and I set /home/username/Desktop/remmina-share in Remmina settings but I cant find it anywhere on remote machine. I looked /mnt/... and /home/...
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Which are the config files for the built-in gnome-remote-desktop?
I am running Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS
Trying to troubleshoot why the built-in remote desktop is unpredictable in providing access.
Where can I find the associated config files?
@user68186 No auto login. ...
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Unable to use keyboard and mouse while using anydesk remote access if the display screen (lcd) is not plugged in on remote device
I am Unable to use keyboard and mouse while using anydesk remote access if the display screen (lcd) is not plugged in on remote device.i have multiple machines connected on lan but only one lcd so i ...
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How do you install Chrome Remote Desktop from .deb?
I downloaded the .DEB from https://remotedesktop.google.com/access
I get this:
I'm on Kubuntu 22.04 LTS.
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Possible to use x11vnc with encryption?
I'm trying to setup VNC with SSL (or other encryption) for remote access.
(I don't need VNC in particular; that just seems like the the most common way of doing this. I'm open to other solutions.)
I ...
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RDP to Ubuntu 20.04 via Remmina: "Cannot connect to the "IP" server"
I'm trying to connect to Ubuntu 20.04 via RDP with Remote Desktop(Windows 10) and Remmina 1.4.29 (Ubuntu) but I haven't managed so far. I can successfully connect with SSH to the server. The firewall ...
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Ubuntu VNC doesnt start gnome
I have Ubuntu 22.04 AWS instance with the following ~/.vnc/xstartup config:
#!/bin/sh
export XKL_XMODMAP_DISABLE=1
unset SESSION_MANAGER
unset DBUS_SESSION_BUS_ADDRESS
[ -x /etc/vnc/xstartup ] &&...
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RDP only works while a monitor is attached to the host
Ubuntu Server 22.04 with lightdm and GNOME. RDP only works while a monitor is attached to the host. Doesn't RDP initiate a whole other separate session (like in Windows Server), or is this basically ...
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Ubuntu to Ubuntu remote connection
I'm struggling to understand how to connect to another Ubuntu PC via Remmina.
I've enabled in both machines the sharing settings, but it's not clear to me what to do after.
What I tried so far is ...
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Connecting to Ubuntu VPS using Windows RDP gives blank screen with Tilix terminal instead of Ubuntu login page?
I am trying to connect to Ubuntu 22.04 on a VPS (OVHcloud) using Windows Remote Desktop Connection. After typing in my login and password, I am presented with this screen Page after Login:
What I ...
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Maintaining RDP connection to Ubuntu after Ubuntu Screen times out (goes black)
So, I have just installed Ubuntu 22.10 on an older machine on my network.
I have enabled RDP and remote control on it, and am successfully able to RDP into it from my Windows 11 box with no issues.
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After Upgrade to 22.04 unable to access remote desktop via VNC legacy (was working on 20.04)
I was able to use vncviewer in the past to this machine with no problems.
After the upgrade I configured teh Remote Desktop Sharing correctly in the Settings.
When I try to connect to the machine I ...
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Remote Desktop freezes when running code in terminal but not in Pycharm
I am having an extremely weird issue. Debug suggestions/fixes highly appreciated because it is preventing integration of new code into the team's workflow.
I have a deep learning pytorch code running ...
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Cannot work with unattended access as user login screen requires someone on remote
I am setting-up remote Desktop access using TeamViewer and I enabled unattended access. I can conform everything works fine until I do a system reboot on the remote.
The remote started but I think it ...
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