XRDP on Debian 12

XRDP is an open-source remote desktop server that uses the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). This guide explains how to install XRDP on Debian 12.

Prerequisites

• Debian 12 installed
• Root or sudo access
• Terminal access

Installation Steps

Quick all in one command

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y && sudo apt install xfce4 xfce4-goodies xorg dbus-x11 x11-xserver-utils -y && sudo apt install xrdp -y && sudo adduser xrdp ssl-cert && sudo systemctl restart xrdp

Manual installation

1. Update and Upgrade System

   sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
   

2. Install Desktop Environment For XFCE:

   sudo apt install xfce4 xfce4-goodies xorg dbus-x11 x11-xserver-utils -y
   

3. Install XRDP

   sudo apt install xrdp -y
   

4. Verify Installation

   sudo systemctl status xrdp
   

5. Add XRDP to ssl-cert Group

   sudo adduser xrdp ssl-cert
   

6. Restart XRDP Service

   sudo systemctl restart xrdp
   

7. Configure Firewall

   sudo ufw allow 3389/tcp
   sudo ufw reload
   

Usage

• On Windows, use “Remote Desktop Connection”
• Enter the IP address of your Debian machine
• Provide your Debian username and password when prompted

Uninstallation

To remove XRDP:

sudo apt remove xrdp -y