Installing X2go on Ubuntu Server Latest

X2go is a remote desktop software that allows users to access and control a remote Linux desktop environment. In this tutorial, we're going to walk you through the steps to install X2go on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Requirements

Before we begin, make sure that you have the following:

• Access to a Ubuntu Server Latest instance, either locally or remotely
• A user account with administrative privileges (sudo)

Installation

1. Update your system's package list:

sudo apt-get update

2. Install X2go server and client:

sudo apt-get install x2goserver x2goserver-xsession x2goclient

3. X2go requires a desktop environment to work. You can install one of the following desktop environments:

• XFCE:

  sudo apt-get install xfce4
  

• KDE Plasma:

  sudo apt-get install kde-plasma-desktop
  

• GNOME:

  sudo apt-get install ubuntu-gnome-desktop
  

4. Configure X2go:

Edit /etc/ssh/sshd_config file and add the following line to the end of the file:

AllowUsers <username> x2gouser

Replace <username> with your username.

Save and exit the file.

5. Restart SSH:

sudo service ssh restart

6. Start the X2go server:

sudo service x2goserver start

Connecting to the Remote Desktop

1. Open X2go client on your local machine.

2. Click on New Session.

3. Enter the following information:

   • Session name: A name for your session
   • Host: The IP address or hostname of the remote server
   • Login as: The username you specified earlier
   • SSH port: Default is 22
   • Session type: Select your installed desktop environment (XFCE, KDE Plasma, or GNOME)

4. Click on OK.

5. Enter your password when prompted.

6. Click on OK.

7. The remote desktop environment should now appear on your local machine.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured X2go on Ubuntu Server Latest. You can now securely access and control the remote desktop environment from your local machine.

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