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# Ubuntu Desktop on Ubuntu Server

> This guide explains how to install Ubuntu Desktop and enable remote desktop access (XRDP) on an existing Ubuntu Server installation.

## Prerequisites

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

## Step 1: Update System Packages

Update the package index and upgrade existing packages:

```
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade -y
```

## Step 2: Install Ubuntu Desktop and Utilities

Install the Ubuntu Desktop environment along with some common utilities:

```
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-desktop firefox stacer mmv -y
```

**Installed packages:**

* `ubuntu-desktop` – Full desktop environment
* `firefox` – Web browser
* `stacer` – System optimization and monitoring tool
* `mmv` – Advanced file renaming utility

## Step 3: Create a New User and Grant Sudo Access

Create a new user:

```
sudo adduser docuser
```

Add the user to required groups:

```
sudo usermod -aG sudo,adm docuser
```

## Step 4: Install XRDP (Remote Desktop)

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

### Get the Latest XRDP Installer

Always download the **latest XRDP installer** from the official c-nergy website:

🔗 [**https://c-nergy.be/products.html**](https://c-nergy.be/products.html)

Choose the latest `xrdp-installer-<version>.zip` from the page.

### Download XRDP Installer (Example)

```
cd ~
wget https://c-nergy.be/downloads/xRDP/xrdp-installer-1.5.4.zip
```

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

### Extract and Prepare Installer

```
unzip xrdp-installer-1.5.4.zip
chmod +x xrdp-installer-1.5.4.sh
```

### Run the Installer

```
./xrdp-installer-1.5.4.sh
```

## Step 5: Install Snap Store (Optional)

If you want GUI-based app installation:

```
sudo snap install snap-store
```

## Step 6: Reboot the System

Reboot to apply all changes:

```
sudo reboot now
```

## Step 7: Allow Incoming Connections (Firewall)

If `iptables` is enabled, allow incoming connections:

```
sudo iptables -I INPUT -j ACCEPT
```

> ⚠️ **Note:**\
> This rule allows all incoming traffic. For production systems, configure firewall rules more securely (for example, allow only port `3389` for XRDP).

## Accessing the Desktop

After reboot:

* Use an **RDP client** (Windows Remote Desktop / Remmina / Microsoft Remote Desktop)
* Connect to:

  ```
  <server-ip>:3389
  ```
* Login using the created user (`docuser`)