How to Install X2go on Debian Latest

Introduction

X2go is an open-source remote desktop software that allows users to access a graphical desktop environment over a network connection. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install X2go on Debian Latest.

Prerequisites

To follow this tutorial, you will need:

  • A Debian Latest server
  • A web browser
  • Root or sudo user access to the server

Step 1: Update the Server

Before we begin installing X2go, it is always advisable to update the Debian repository and upgrade any existing packages on the system using the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install X2go Server and Client

Now, we can proceed with the installation of the X2go server and client packages. To do so, run the following command:

sudo apt install x2goserver x2goserver-xsession x2goclient

This will install the X2go Server, X2go Server for session management and X2go Client on the server.

Step 3: Configure the Firewall

If you are running a firewall on your server, you need to open the ports used by X2go to allow incoming connections. The following ports need to be opened:

22/tcp  - SSH Port
8000/tcp - X2go Client

You can use the following commands to open these ports:

sudo ufw allow ssh
sudo ufw allow 8000/tcp

Step 4: Restart the Server

After installing X2go, we need to restart the server to apply the changes. To do this, run the following command:

sudo systemctl reboot

Step 5: Connect to the Server using X2go Client

Now that we have installed and configured the X2go Server, we can proceed to connect to the server using the X2go Client. Follow the steps below to do so:

  1. Launch the X2go Client on your local machine.
  2. Click on the New Session icon.
  3. Fill in the required details such as the hostname or IP address of the server, the username and the session type.
  4. Click on the OK button to save the session.
  5. Finally, click on the session name to connect to the server.

Conclusion

We have successfully installed and configured the X2go Server and Client on Debian Latest. Now, you can remotely access the graphical desktop environment of the server from any location using the X2go Client.