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Prerequisites

  • A running Ubuntu Server
  • Internet access
  • Root or sudo privileges

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Step 1: Update System Packages

Update the package index and upgrade existing packages:

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Step 2: Install Ubuntu Desktop and Utilities

Install the Ubuntu Desktop environment along with some common utilities:
Installed packages:
  • ubuntu-desktop – Full desktop environment
  • firefox – Web browser
  • stacer – System optimization and monitoring tool
  • mmv – Advanced file renaming utility

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Step 3: Create a New User and Grant Sudo Access

Create a new user:
Add the user to required groups:

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Step 4: Install XRDP (Remote Desktop)

XRDP allows you to connect to the Ubuntu Desktop remotely using RDP.

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Get the Latest XRDP Installer

Always download the latest XRDP installer from the official c-nergy website: 🔗 https://c-nergy.be/products.html Choose the latest xrdp-installer-<version>.zip from the page.

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Download XRDP Installer (Example)

💡 Tip:
Replace 1.5.4 with the latest version available on the c-nergy products page.

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Extract and Prepare Installer

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Run the Installer

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Step 5: Install Snap Store (Optional)

If you want GUI-based app installation:

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Step 6: Reboot the System

Reboot to apply all changes:

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Step 7: Allow Incoming Connections (Firewall)

If iptables is enabled, allow incoming connections:
⚠️ Note:
This rule allows all incoming traffic. For production systems, configure firewall rules more securely (for example, allow only port 3389 for XRDP).

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Accessing the Desktop

After reboot:
  • Use an RDP client (Windows Remote Desktop / Remmina / Microsoft Remote Desktop)
  • Connect to:
  • Login using the created user (docuser)