Debian-XRDP-setup ⚡️

User Manual for the setup-xrdp.sh Script

The setup-xrdp.sh script is designed to automate the installation and configuration of XRDP on various Debian-based desktop systems. XRDP is an open-source implementation of the Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), which allows you to access your desktop environment remotely from another computer.

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Table of Contents

• Introduction
• System Requirements
• Pre-requisites
• Installation Steps
• Usage Instructions
• Troubleshooting
• Additional Information

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Introduction

The setup-xrdp.sh script automates the installation and configuration of XRDP on various Debian-based desktop systems. Supported distributions include:

• Ubuntu Desktop
• Kali Linux
• Debian
• Linux Mint
• Elementary OS
• Zorin OS
• MX Linux
• Parrot OS

System Requirements

• A Debian-based desktop system (as listed above)
• Internet connection to download necessary packages
• Root or sudo privileges

Pre-requisites

1. Ensure your system is up to date:

    sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

2. Install Git if it's not already installed:

    sudo apt install git -y

Installation Steps

1. Clone the Repository

   Clone the debian-xrdp-setup repository to your local machine:

    git clone https://github.com/yourusername/debian-xrdp-setup.git

2. Navigate to the Script Directory

   Change to the directory where the script is located:

    cd debian-xrdp-setup

3. Make the Script Executable

   Ensure the script has executable permissions:

    chmod +x setup-xrdp.sh

Usage Instructions

1. Run the Script

   Execute the script with sudo privileges:

    sudo ./setup-xrdp.sh

2. Choose Your Distribution

   When prompted, enter the number corresponding to your Debian-based distribution:

Please enter the number corresponding to your Debian-based distribution: 

1. Ubuntu Desktop 
2. Kali Linux 
3. Debian 
4. Linux Mint 
5. Elementary OS 
6. Zorin OS 
7. MX Linux 
8. Parrot OS Enter your choice (1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8):       

3. Follow the On-Screen Instructions

   The script will guide you through the installation process, displaying messages and statuses for each step. It will:

   • Update your system
   • Install XRDP
   • Install the appropriate desktop environment (XFCE)
   • Configure XRDP to use XFCE
   • Enable and start the XRDP service
   • Configure the firewall (if ufw or firewalld is installed)

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during the installation, refer to the following log files for troubleshooting:

• /var/log/xrdp.log
• /var/log/xrdp-sesman.log

Additional Information

• Connecting from Windows: Use the "Remote Desktop Connection" application and enter the IP address of your Debian-based machine.
• Connecting from Linux: Use a Remote Desktop client like Remmina and select the RDP protocol.

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By following this user manual, you should be able to easily set up XRDP on your Debian-based desktop system and remotely connect to it using an RDP client.

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• Kusal Tharindu

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License 📄

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Find out more details: LICENSE.md

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Many thanks to all my contributors who helped make this project a reality.

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