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How to access Ubuntu through your Windows PC remotely
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Published onJanuary 30, 2023
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We all know how easy it is toaccess Windows remotely from another PC. Of course, we’ve covered that before ourselves. But did you know that you can now access your Ubuntu right from Windows this way?
In this article, we’ll explain the best ways to access your Ubuntu from Windows PC remotely. So let’s jump right in.
How to remotely access Ubuntu on Windows
Accessing your Ubuntu from Windows is straightforward. All you need is aRemote Desktop Protocol (RDP), and some critical information beforehand, such as the IP address of your computer, enable the port forwarding, and installSSH.
We’ll discuss all the steps individually, so everything is clear. So let’s get started with finding the IP address.
1. Finding the IP address
To set up remote access to your Ubuntu on Windows, you first need to get your Ubuntu computer’s IP address. You’ll need it later when you make use of RDP.
Head to your Ubuntu machine, press theCtrl + Alt + Tshortcut and open theTerminal, type in the following command, and hitEnter:
From here, look for “net addr” against your current connection. If you’re using Ethernet, for instance, look up eth0. Similarly, if you’re on WiFi, look up wlan0.
If this method doesn’t work, you can find the network connection icon, right-click on it, and selectConnection Information.
2. Turn on Port Forwarding
To enable a computer on another network, you also need to enable port forwarding on the router. Start by typing in the following command in your Terminal and hitEnter:
Note down the IP address from here, and open it in your browser to display the router’s admin. When you’re done with that, here’s what you should do:
3. Set up access using SSH
To enable remote access to the Ubuntu command line, it’s also essential that you install SSH on your Ubuntu. Launch your terminal on Ubuntu, type in the following command, and hitEnter:
That’s it. SSH will be installed. We can move to set up the RDP on your PC.
Remotely access your Ubuntu on Windows by Remote Desktop Protocol
RDP, or Remote Desktop Protocol in full, is a unique Windows protocol designed by Microsoft to help you connect with other computers remotely. On top of this, it also provides a simple GUI, which makes the whole experience much easier than it would’ve been otherwise.
To start with RDP, head to your Ubuntu and install thexrdp toolon Ubuntu. Open the terminal by pressingCtrl + Alt + Tand hitEnter:
From there, type in the following code and hitEnteragain:
The tool will be installed in a few minutes. As soon as the installation is finished, launch the application. Now, head to theStart menusearch bar, type in ‘rdp,’ and click onRemote Desktop Connection.
After the app is launched, follow the steps below:
As soon you click onConnect, you’ll most probably get asked for a password; enter it, and you’ll be inside in no time.
Access Ubuntu through your Windows remotely
With the RDP on your PC, you can connect and access your Ubuntu straight from your Windows. And the method of accessing it isn’t incomplete in any way. Be it playing, copying, or deleting your files, you can manage to do anything you’d otherwise want to do on your Ubuntu physically.
Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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