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### 🚀 **Set Up xRDP on Linux & Connect via Windows RDP** 


🔹 **Tags:** #Windows #Linux #RDP #RemoteDesktopConnection #GUIonLinux #GUI #RemoteAccess


On Linux Server do this settings:-

sudo apt -y update

sudo apt install -y xrdp

sudo apt install -y ufw

sudo ufw enable

sudo ufw allow 3389

sudo ufw reload


Now run ifconfig command on linux terminal Check Ip:-

ifconfig

Copy the Ip - 172.x.x.x


Then, Open RDP(Remote Desktop Connection) app on Windows.

Then paste the ip and connect.


To use **RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol)** in Kali Linux, follow these steps:


---


## **Step 1: Install xrdp**


Kali Linux does not come with an RDP server by default. You need to install `xrdp`:


```bash

sudo apt update

sudo apt install xrdp -y

```


---


## **Step 2: Enable and Start xrdp Service**


Once installed, start and enable the xrdp service:


```bash

sudo systemctl enable xrdp

sudo systemctl start xrdp

```


To check if it is running:


```bash

sudo systemctl status xrdp

```


If you see "active (running)," it means the service is working.


---


## **Step 3: Add xrdp User to the `ssl-cert` Group**


To avoid permission issues, add the xrdp user to the `ssl-cert` group:


```bash

sudo adduser xrdp ssl-cert

```


Then restart the service:


```bash

sudo systemctl restart xrdp

```


---


## **Step 4: Allow RDP Port in Firewall (if enabled)**


If a firewall is active, allow RDP traffic (port 3389):


```bash

sudo ufw allow 3389/tcp

sudo ufw reload

```


---


## **Step 5: Find Kali's IP Address**


Find your Kali machine's IP address using:


```bash

ip a

```


Look for `inet` under your active network interface (e.g., `eth0` or `wlan0`).


---


## **Step 6: Connect from Windows or Another Machine**


1. On **Windows**, open the **Remote Desktop Connection** app (`mstsc`).

2. Enter your **Kali IP address**.

3. Click **Connect**.

4. Enter your Kali **username** and **password**.

5. Select **Xorg** as the session type and click **OK**.


On **Linux**, you can use `rdesktop` or `remmina`:


```bash

rdesktop <Kali_IP>

```


---


### **Troubleshooting**


- If login fails, try restarting `xrdp`:

    

    ```bash

    sudo systemctl restart xrdp

    ```

    

- If you see a blank screen, try:

    

    ```bash

    echo "xfce4-session" > ~/.xsession

    sudo systemctl restart xrdp

    ```

    


Let me know if you face any issues! 🚀


### **Using Remmina as a Host (Server) and as a Client**


**Remmina** is a remote desktop client for Linux that supports multiple protocols, including **RDP, VNC, SSH, and SFTP**. However, **Remmina itself cannot act as a host (server)**—you need to use **xrdp (for RDP) or x11vnc (for VNC)** to make Kali Linux a remote-accessible machine.


---


## **1️⃣ Using Remmina as a Client (to Connect to Remote Machines)**


Remmina is mainly used as a **remote desktop client** to connect to Windows, Linux, or other servers via **RDP, VNC, or SSH**.


### **🔹 Step 1: Install Remmina**


If Remmina is not installed on Kali Linux, install it using:


```bash

sudo apt update

sudo apt install remmina remmina-plugin-rdp remmina-plugin-vnc -y

```


### **🔹 Step 2: Open Remmina**


Run Remmina from the terminal or applications menu:


```bash

remmina

```


### **🔹 Step 3: Create a New Connection**


1. Click **"+" (New Connection)**.

2. Select a protocol:

    - **RDP** (for Windows Remote Desktop)

    - **VNC** (for Linux GUI Sharing)

    - **SSH** (for remote terminal access)

3. Enter connection details:

    - **Server**: IP address or hostname of the remote machine.

    - **Username** and **Password**.

    - **Resolution** and **Color Depth** (optional).

4. Click **Save and Connect**.


---


## **2️⃣ Using Remmina as a Host (Allowing Others to Connect to Kali)**


Since Remmina is just a client, you need an **RDP or VNC server** to allow connections to Kali Linux.


### **🔹 Option 1: Set Up an RDP Server (xrdp)**


If you want to connect to Kali using **RDP**, install `xrdp`:


```bash

sudo apt install xrdp -y

sudo systemctl enable xrdp

sudo systemctl start xrdp

```


Then, use Remmina on another computer to connect using **RDP**.


---


### **🔹 Option 2: Set Up a VNC Server (x11vnc)**


For **VNC remote access**, install **x11vnc**:


```bash

sudo apt install x11vnc -y

x11vnc -storepasswd

```


Start the VNC server:


```bash

x11vnc -forever -display :0

```


Now, use **Remmina on another system** to connect via **VNC**.


---


## **Conclusion**


- **Remmina as a Client** → Connects to RDP, VNC, and SSH servers.

- **Remmina as a Host** → Needs `xrdp` (for RDP) or `x11vnc` (for VNC) to allow incoming connections.


Let me know if you need help! 🚀 


# **Using Remmina with Sound (RDP & VNC)**


Remmina itself does not handle sound forwarding directly, but you can enable **audio redirection** when using **RDP** or **VNC** with additional configurations.


---


## **🔹 1. Using Remmina with Sound over RDP**


By default, **xrdp** does not support sound. You need to install and configure **Pulseaudio modules for xrdp**.


### **✅ Step 1: Install xrdp and Sound Modules**


```bash

sudo apt update

sudo apt install xrdp pulseaudio pulseaudio-module-xrdp -y

```


### **✅ Step 2: Enable and Start xrdp**


```bash

sudo systemctl enable xrdp

sudo systemctl start xrdp

```


### **✅ Step 3: Enable Audio Redirection in Remmina**


1. Open **Remmina**.

2. Create or edit your **RDP** connection.

3. Go to the **Advanced** tab.

4. Under **Sound**, select **"Local"** or **"Remote"** (depending on where you want to hear the sound).

5. Save and connect.


### **✅ Step 4: Verify Sound is Working**


Log in to the remote Kali system via Remmina, then check if sound works using:


```bash

pactl list sinks

```


If no sinks are found, restart PulseAudio:


```bash

pulseaudio --start

```


---


## **🔹 2. Using Remmina with Sound over VNC (Alternative)**


VNC does not support direct audio streaming. Instead, you need to use **PulseAudio with RTP streaming**.


### **✅ Step 1: Install PulseAudio and Enable RTP Streaming**


On the **Kali Linux (VNC Server)** machine:


```bash

sudo apt install pulseaudio paprefs pavucontrol -y

```


Then, enable network audio streaming:


1. Open **PulseAudio Preferences (`paprefs`)**.

2. Go to the **Network Server** tab.

3. Enable **"Make local sound devices available as sound servers"**.

4. Enable **"Enable network access to local sound devices"**.

5. Restart PulseAudio:

    

    ```bash

    pulseaudio --start

    ```

    


### **✅ Step 2: Receive Sound on Client Machine**


On the **Remmina Client (your local machine)**:


1. Install PulseAudio and enable RTP reception:

    

    ```bash

    sudo apt install pulseaudio

    pactl load-module module-rtp-recv

    ```

    

2. Now, connect using **VNC**, and the sound will be streamed to your client machine.


---


## **🎯 Summary**


|Protocol|Supports Sound?|Configuration Needed|

|---|---|---|

|**RDP**|✅ Yes|Install `pulseaudio-module-xrdp`, enable in Remmina|

|**VNC**|❌ No (Directly)|Use PulseAudio RTP for network streaming|


Let me know if you need further help! 🚀


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