How Do I Connect to Ubuntu Desktop?
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How do I access Ubuntu GUI remotely?

Enable Port Forwarding

  1. Look for the Port Forwarding settings.
  2. Create a New Rule labeled Remote Desktop.
  3. Set the Internal Port number to 3389.
  4. Set the External Port number to 3389.
  5. Input the IP address of the Ubuntu PC.
  6. Click Save.

How do I remote into Ubuntu from Windows?

Follow these steps :

  1. Step 1 – Install xRDP.
  2. Step 2 – Install XFCE4 ( Unity doesn’t seem to support xRDP in Ubuntu 14.04; although, in Ubuntu 12.04 it was supported ). That’s why we install Xfce4.
  3. Step 3 – Configure xRDP.
  4. Step 4 – Restart xRDP.
  5. Testing your xRDP connection.
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  7. You are done,enjoy.
Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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