RustDesk is a free and open-source remote desktop client that works across multiple platforms. In this tutorial, we will be focusing on how to install RustDesk on NixOS Latest.
Nix package manager manages software packages on NixOS. You can install it by running the following command in your terminal.
$ sudo curl https://nixos.org/nix/install | sh
To install RustDesk on NixOS, you need to add its package to the system configuration file. To do this, run the following command:
$ sudo vim /etc/nixos/configuration.nix
Add the following line in the file:
environment.systemPackages = with pkgs; [ rustdesk ];
After adding the line, save and exit the file.
To apply the changes made to the system configuration, you need to update the system.
Run the following command to update the system:
$ sudo nixos-rebuild switch
This command will update the system with RustDesk package added to the configuration file.
Once the installation is complete, you are ready to open up RustDesk. Run the following command in your terminal:
$ rustdesk
This command will start the RustDesk application on your system.
That's it! You have now installed RustDesk on NixOS Latest. You can now use the application to connect to remote desktops.
If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!
Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!
