X2go is a remote desktop tool for Linux and BSD systems. In this tutorial, we will discuss how to install X2go on OpenBSD.
Before we begin, make sure you have the following:
Open your terminal and run the following command to update your existing packages:
$ sudo pkg_add -u
Next, install the necessary packages required for X2Go. Run the following command:
$ sudo pkg_add -v xorg xfce4 x2goagent
This command installs xorg and xfce4 desktop environment along with X2go agent.
By default, OpenBSD does not allow X11 forwarding. You need to enable it by editing the sshd_config file.
Open the sshd_config file using your favorite editor. In this example, we use vi:
$ sudo vi /etc/ssh/sshd_config
Find the following line:
#X11Forwarding no
And uncomment it by removing the # character at the beginning of the line:
X11Forwarding yes
Save and close the file.
Next, restart sshd to apply the changes:
$ sudo /etc/rc.d/sshd restart
Before connecting to X2go, make sure to start the X2go agent service.
To start the X2go agent, run the following command:
$ sudo x2goagent --nodaemon
This command starts the X2go agent and enables X2go access.
Next, use your X2go client to connect to your OpenBSD system. Enter your OpenBSD system’s IP address, username, and password.
Once connected, you can use your OpenBSD system remotely.
In this tutorial, you have learned how to install X2go on OpenBSD. You have also learned how to configure your OpenBSD system to enable X11 forwarding and connect to it using X2go. With X2go, you can now remotely access your OpenBSD system with ease.
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