Ubuntu 24.04, with Remote Desktop with an XFCE desktop environment and RDP (Remote Desktop) access, utilizes an XRDP client. This enables users to log into their VPS using a Windows RDP client, which comes preinstalled on all Windows systems.
XRDP is a free and open-source implementation of Microsoft RDP server that enables operating systems other than Microsoft Windows to provide a fully functional RDP-compatible remote desktop experience.
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To apply this OS template to your server, go to the VPS section on hPanel and click on the server you want to manage.
Then, navigate to OS & Panel → Operating System from the left sidebar. Scroll down to the Change your Operating System section:
Use the search bar to find Desktop
On the Application tab, select Ubuntu 24.04 with Remote Desktop
Click on Change OS
Changing the operating system on your VPS will permanently delete all your current data. If you wish to keep your information, make sure to download a backup via FTP beforehand.
To connect to your VPS, you will need a local computer with an RDP client installed. Here are some of the available RDP clients for different operating systems, make sure to have them before going to the next steps:
On Windows, you can use the default Remote Desktop Connection application
On macOS, you can use the Windows App application
To log into your VPS, open the RDP application on your computer and enter the XRDP login credentials:
Computer: server IP
Username: root
Password: enter the root password; if needed, you can reset it from hPanel
On Windows:
Enter Remote Desktop Connection:
In Computer field, enter your VPS IP:
Confirm the certificate by pressing "Yes":
Enter credentials (root as username, and your root password), then press "OK":
On macOS:
Download Windows App.
Add new device:
Enter your VPS IP in "PC name" field, then press "Add":
Enter credentials (root as username, and your root password):
Confirm the certificate by pressing "Continue":
After doing these steps you should be able to login to your Remote Desktop:
Graphic applications, irrespective of the desktop environment, are generally designed to be run under regular user accounts. Running them as the root user may lead to unforeseen issues and is discouraged.
Now you know how to use the Ubuntu 24.04 template with Desktop 😊