# Connect to server (Linux)

Remmina Remote Desktop Client is an open source, free and powerful remote desktop sharing tool for Linux and Unix based system. It offers feature-rich useful tools for the administrator and travelers to have easy and smooth remote access.\
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Open the terminal/command line on your linux based system. To install Remmina, use the following command lines for the operating system you are currently running.  <br>

```
// Debian/Ubuntu
$ sudo apt-get install remmina remmina-plugin-*
```

```
// CentOS/RHEL
# yum install remmina remmina-plugins-*
```

```
// Fedora 22+
$ sudo dnf copr enable hubbitus/remmina-next
$ sudo dnf upgrade --refresh 'remmina*' 'freerdp*'
```

We will be using Ubuntu as an example. \
If prompted for a password, enter in the password for the account.

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After installed, you should be able to open the app via your system apps menu. \
Make sure to change the VNC option in the top left to "RDP" then click on the green plus arrow next to it.&#x20;

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After clicking on the green plus with the RDP option to add a server, you will be prompted with a new window. After you are done, click save. \
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Below are options you need to change/add.

```
Name: Anything you want to call the server
Protocol: RDP - Remote Desktop Protocol

Server: YOUR SERVER IP, can be found in ZestyServers Panel
    In the image below, we use "123.123.123.123"
Username: YOUR SERVER USERNAME can be found in ZestyServers Panel
    In the image below, we use "administrator"
Password: YOUR SERVER PASSWORD, can be found in ZestyServers Panel
```

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If prompted to accept a certificate, click Okay/Yes and then you will connect to the server.&#x20;

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Finally, you are connected!&#x20;

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