How To Set Up X2Go On Linux

X2Go Server installation

1. First add the X2Go ppa repository for Ubuntu. ...
2. Add our X2Go Debian Repository. ...
3. Add our X2Go Raspbian Repository. ...
4. No additional repositories required: sudo yum install x2goserver. ...
5. Add the EPEL repository: ...
6. You should now be able to install the x2goserver package: sudo yum install x2goserver.

1. How do I connect to X2Go server?
2. What port does X2Go use?
3. How does X2Go work?
4. Is X2Go safe?

How do I connect to X2Go server?

Setting up an initial connection

Launch X2Go Client and define a session with at least the following settings: Session Name. Host (hostname or IP address) Session type (e.g. “MATE” desktop environment, “KDE” desktop environment, “single application”)

What port does X2Go use?

For X2Go, the port you want to forward is 22, the SSH port. How you do that will vary from router to router. These two screen shots from two different routers may give you an idea of how you setup port forwarding on your router.

How does X2Go work?

X2Go is an open source remote desktop software for Linux that uses a modified NX 3 protocol. X2Go gives remote access to a Linux system's graphical user interface. It can also be used to access Windows systems through a proxy. Client packages can be run on FreeBSD, Linux, OS X, or Windows.

Is X2Go safe?

About X2Go

So, each session connected using X2Go is strongly encrypted and safe. X2Go allows you mainly to connect to Linux systems from Linux, Windows, or Mac OS systems. Also, many clients can simultaneously connect and use single X2Go server.