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Installing XRDP in CentOS 10 allows you to manage your server via a graphical interface easily. XRDP can be made reliable and secure with the right desktop setup, firewall configuration, and SELinux settings. Whether you are a novice or experienced system administrator, XRDP simplifies CentOS 10 Server management without sacrificing security or performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide will walk you through the steps to install XRDP in CentOS 10. It covers installation, desktop setup, firewall configuration, and troubleshooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>How to Install XRDP on CentOS 10?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Administrators who prefer to manage servers using a graphical user interface rather than the command line will find remote desktop access essential. XRDP, a popular implementation of the Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), allows you to connect to a Linux server using a standard RDP client. To install XRDP on CentOS 10, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Step 1: Update the CentOS 10 System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Keeping your operating system updated ensures compatibility and avoids dependency issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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sudo dnf update<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Updates to the operating system include the latest software and security patches, which reduce the chance of an installation error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Step 2: Enable EPEL Repository<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

XRDP can be accessed through the EPEL repository (Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux), which must first be enabled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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sudo dnf install epel-release -y<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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EPEL provides enterprise-grade packages that are not available in the default CentOS repositories. This includes XRDP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Step 3: Install XRDP on CentOS 10<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Install XRDP with the DNF Package Manager once EPEL has been enabled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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sudo dnf install xrdp<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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This command installs XRDP and all its dependencies, which are required for RDP connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Step 4: Install a Desktop Environment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

XRDP needs a graphical desktop to be able to deliver a remote desktop session. Most commonly, GNOME and XFCE are used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option 1: Install GNOME Desktop (Recommended)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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sudo dnf groupinstall “Server with GUI” -y<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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GNOME is a powerful desktop environment that integrates well into CentOS 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option 2: Install XFCE Desktop (Lightweight Alternative)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

XFCE desktop is a lightweight environment that’s ideal for VPS servers with low resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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sudo dnf groupinstall “Xfce” -y<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Step 5: Set Default Desktop Session for XRDP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

XRDP must know the desktop environment that should be launched when a user is connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For GNOME:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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echo “exec gnome-session” > ~\/.xsession<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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For XFCE:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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echo “exec startxfce4” > ~\/.xsession<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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The.xsession files define the desktop session that XRDP launches when remote users log in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Step 6: Start and Enable XRDP Service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Start the XRDP Service and configure it so that it launches automatically at system startup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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sudo systemctl start xrdp<\/p>\n

sudo systemctl enable xrdp<\/p>\n

sudo systemctl status xrdp<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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This will ensure that XRDP remains running and accessible after a server restart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Step 7: Allow XRDP Through Firewall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

CentOS 10 comes with a firewall by default that blocks RDP connections until explicitly permitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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sudo firewall-cmd –add-port=3389\/tcp –permanent<\/p>\n

sudo firewall-cmd –reload<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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The default RDP port is 3389. Remote desktop clients can connect by opening the port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Step 8: Configure SELinux for XRDP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

SELinux may prevent XRDP from accessing resources if it is not configured correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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sudo setsebool -P xrdp_can_connect_all 1<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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This command will allow XRDP function without disabling SELinux completely, maintaining system security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Step 9: Restart XRDP Service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Restart XRDP to apply the configuration changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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sudo systemctl restart xrdp<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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By restarting, you can ensure that firewall, SELinux, and desktop environment settings have been correctly applied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Step 10: Connect to CentOS 10 Using RDP Client<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From your local computer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n