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title: How to Remotely Access Windows Server (RDP) from Linux using Remmina
description: "The fact that you use a Linux computer does not mean that you have been cut off from accessing Windows Computer. Remmina is an easy-to-use remote desktop client that Linux users can connect to Windows systems via Remote Desktop Protocol…"
url: "https://truehost.com/support/knowledge-base/how-to-remotely-access-windows-server-rdp-from-linux-using-remmina/"
updated: "2024-11-06"
category: Cloud servers in Kenya
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# How to Remotely Access Windows Server (RDP) from Linux using Remmina

The fact that you use a Linux computer does not mean that you have been cut off from accessing Windows Computer.

Remmina is an easy-to-use remote desktop client that Linux users can connect to Windows systems via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). Here’s how to set up and use Remmina to access Windows desktops from

### Prerequisites

- **Remmina Installed on Your Linux System** - If it's not installed, you can easily add it via the package manager for your Linux distribution.
- **Remote Desktop Enabled on Windows**: Ensure Remote Desktop is enabled on the Windows machine you wish to connect to. Truehost Windows Servers will have this enabled already.
- **Windows server IP Address and Credentials**: Have the IP address of the Windows machine and your login credentials ready.

### Step 1: Install Remmina on Linux

- Most Linux distributions will have Remmina in their default repositories.You can install Remmina using the command that applies to your desdistribution of LInux.

**For Ubuntu/Debian:**

```
sudo apt install remmina remmina-plugin-vnc
```

You can also use **[snap](https://snapcraft.io/remmina)** package.

```
sudo snap install remmina
```

**For Almalinux/Centos:/Fedora**

- Enable the RPM Fusion Repository:

```
sudo dnf install https://download1.rpmfusion.org/free/fedora/rpmfusion-free-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm
```

- Install Remmina

```
sudo dnf install remmina -y
```

You can also use **[snap](https://snapcraft.io/remmina)** package.

```
sudo snap install remmina
```

**Arch Linux**

- Update Your System

```
sudo pacman -Syu
```

- Install Remmina

```
sudo pacman -S remmina
```

Once Remmina is installed , you can start it from the applications menu or by running `remmina` in your terminal.

### Step 2: Open Remmina and Create a New RDP Connection

- **Launch Remmina**: Start Remmina from your application menu or terminal.
- **Create New Connection**:
  - In Remmina, click the **“+” (plus icon)** at the top to create a new remote desktop connection.
  - Name (Optional): Input the name that you wan to call the server or even it's Hostname
  - Group (Optional): If you want to specify a group for the server, you can put the group name here
  - Label (Optional): If you want to specify a label for the server, you can put the label name here
  - Protocol: Choose “**RDP – Remote Desktop Protocol”** from the dropdown menu.

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image-67-1024x654.png)

- **Enter Connection Details**: Once you choose RDP – Remote Desktop Protocol, a windows will be presented for you to put connection details
  - **Name**: Give a name for this connection for easy reference. This is optional but recommended.
  - **Server**: Enter the IP address or hostname of the Windows machine.
  - **Username**: Enter the username for the windows machine. Mostly, unless customized. this is set to **administrator**
  - **Password**: Enter the password related to the user for the windows machine account you’ll be accessing.
  - **Domain** (Optional): If you’re connecting to a Windows domain, enter the domain name here.

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image-68.png)

### Step 3: Save and Connect

- Click **Save and Connect** to initiate the connection. Remmina will attempt to connect to the remote Windows desktop using RDP.
- If prompted, accept any security certificates to proceed with the connection.

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image-69.png)

### Step 4: Using the Remote Desktop

- Once connected, you’ll see the Windows desktop on your Linux screen. You can interact with the remote desktop as if you were sitting in front of it.
- Remmina’s toolbar provides options like:
  - **Full-Screen Mode**: Toggle full screen for a more immersive experience.
  - **Screenshot**: Capture screenshots of the remote desktop.
  - **Disconnect**: Safely close the connection.

- You can hover on the icons to see the options then adjust your view to your comfort.

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image-70-1024x822.png)

### Troubleshooting Tips

- **Network Issues**: Ensure both Linux and Windows systems are on the same network or accessible over the internet.
- **Firewall Settings**: Check that the firewall on the Windows machine allows RDP connections.
- **Remmina Logs**: Remmina provides detailed logging under the “Help” menu, which can help troubleshoot connection issues.