Description
In this video I show you how to set up remote desktop on Ubuntu Linux so you can manage your machine from another computer.
This is a useful step if you want to use an older laptop as a small home server or as an OpenClaw host. Before installing OpenClaw, it helps to make sure remote access is working so you can control the desktop, change settings, copy files, and manage the system more easily.
In the video I cover:
• where to find Remote Desktop settings in Ubuntu
• the difference between Desktop Sharing and Remote Login
• how to find your Ubuntu machine’s local IP address
• how to allow the RDP port through the Ubuntu firewall
• how to connect from a Windows PC using Remote Desktop Connection
• how to fix common connection issues
• why Remote Login is usually the better option for headless management
Commands used:
ip a
sudo ufw allow 3389/tcp
A couple of important notes:
• Only enable remote desktop on networks you trust
• I do not recommend exposing remote desktop directly to the internet unless you really know what you’re doing
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