setup xrdp server

setup xrdp server.md

On the Linux Server:

1. Install xrdp and xfce (or another desktop environment)

   sudo apt update
   sudo apt install xrdp xfce4 xfce4-goodies

2. Configure xrdp to use xfce

   echo xfce4-session >~/.xsession

3. Backup the current startwm.sh:

   Before making changes, it's a good idea to back up the original file.

   sudo cp /etc/xrdp/startwm.sh /etc/xrdp/startwm.sh.backup

4. Edit startwm.sh:

   sudo nano /etc/xrdp/startwm.sh

5. Allow xrdp through firewall (if you have UFW enabled)

   sudo ufw allow 3389/tcp

6. Modify the file:

   At the end of the file, before the two exec lines, add startxfce4. Then comment out the two exec lines using the # character. Your file should look like:

   if test -r /etc/profile; then
           . /etc/profile
   fi
   
   if test -r ~/.profile; then
           . ~/.profile
   fi
   
   #test -x /etc/X11/Xsession && exec /etc/X11/Xsession
   #exec /bin/sh /etc/X11/Xsession
   
   dbus-launch --exit-with-session startxfce4

7. Session Cleanup:

   rm ~/.ICEauthority
   rm ~/.Xauthority
   

8. Restart xrdp:

9. Start and enable xrdp service

   # autostart
   sudo systemctl enable xrdp
   
   sudo systemctl start xrdp
   # or restart if it is already enabled
   sudo systemctl restart xrdp

On the Windows Client:

1. Open Remote Desktop Connection > select "Xorg" session