How Do I Install Xrdp on Ubuntu?

James H. Sterling
James H. Sterling
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Contents How Do I Enable Xrdp in Ubuntu? Installation with Ubuntu 18.04 First Install Xrdp: Sudo Apt-Get -Y Install Xrdp. Next, One May Adjust the...

How Do I Install Xrdp on Ubuntu?
Contents

How do I enable XRDP in Ubuntu?

Installation

  1. With Ubuntu 18.04 first install xrdp: sudo apt-get -y install xrdp.
  2. Next, one may adjust the configuration file: sudo nano /etc/xrdp/xrdp.ini.
  3. Set encryption level to high: encrypt_level=high.
  4. Next, allow just RDP through the local firewall: sudo ufw allow 3389/tcp.

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James H. Sterling

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