These instructions tell you how to view and control your Raspberry Pi or other Linux PC from a remote location using a Windows computer and Remote Desktop Connection. Why would you want to use RDP on a Linux system when VNC is available? Supposedly, RDP is more efficient in its use of network bandwidth than VNC.
Summary: These instructions show you how to install xrdp on your Linux device to allow a network connection from a Windows PC running Windows Remote Desktop Connection. Next, you’ll learn how to configure a remote.it Service that is compatible with xrdp so that you can easily connect to your Pi from outside of your local network.
Step 1: Install the xrdp Windows Remote Desktop service on your Raspberry Pi or Linux device
In a terminal window on your Raspberry Pi, run the following commands:
sudo apt updatesudo apt install xrdpNext, confirm that xrdp is in fact running with the command:
ps ax | grep xrdp
You should see something similar to the image above. The first column of numbers on the left is likely to be different.
Note: on some systems it may be necessary to also install xorgxrdp as shown:
sudo apt install xorgxrdpStep 3: Add an RDP remote.it Service on port 3389
Step 4: Make a remoteit Connection
Check the Service Configuration. Select the RDP Service and then click on "Connect".
The configuration shown below will automatically launch the Remote Desktop Client with the connection information. Make sure that "Launch Type" is set to "Command".
Click on "Connect and Launch":
After about 5 seconds the Connection will be established.
Click on "Connect", then click on "Yes" when you see this warning.
Next, enter your Raspberry Pi's account credentials:
