Remmina is a remote access solution for Linux. It supports RDP, VNC, SSH and more.

Installing Remmina

Method 1: Install Remmina with VNC and RDP plugins via terminal.

• Enter the following commands in terminal:
  • sudo apt update
  • sudo apt install -y remmina remmina-plugin-vnc remmina-plugin-rdp

Note: remmina-plugin-vnc allows GUI control, remmina-plugin-rdp allows connections to Windows machines. The ssh plugin should get installed by default.

Method 2: Install via App Center.

• Launch the App Center application.
• Search for "Remmina".
• Download the Remmina Debian Package.

Connecting to a Host

The client (device you are connecting with) will most likely have to be connected to the GlobalProtect VPN before a connection to a host (device you are connecting to) can be established, especially if you are connecting from an off-campus network. Follow this guide to setup GlobalProtect: https://ask.eng.umd.edu/149718

Some configurations on the host might be necessary in order for clients to be able to connect to it:

• Xrdp must be enabled on the host in order for a client to access the GUI of the host.
• SSH must be enabled on the host in order for a client to connect to the host via SSH.

Contact the Help Desk to get these setup. 

Connecting to a Windows Host via RDP:

Step 1: Launch the Remmina application.

Step 2: Add a new connection profile.

• • Click on the plus icon at the top left corner to add a new connection. This will open a new window.
  • Enter the desired device name.
  • Set the Protocol to RDP.
  • Set Server to the full hostname (or IP address).
  • Enter the username and password: This should be your UMD credentials (unless you are connecting to a local account with different credentials).
  • Click Save and Connect.

Connecting to a Linux (Ubuntu) Host via RDP:

Step 1: Launch the Remmina application.

Step 2: Add a new connection profile.

• • Click on the plus icon at the top left corner to add a new connection. This will open a new window.
  • Enter the desired device name.
  • Set the Protocol to RDP.
  • Set Server to the full hostname (or IP address).
  • Enter the username and password (credentials of the account you wish to access).
  • Click Save and Connect.

• • It should prompt for your username and password. Re-enter the credentials.

Connecting to a Linux (Ubuntu) Host via SSH:

Step 1: Launch the Remmina application.

Step 2: Add a new connection profile.

• • Click on the plus icon at the top left corner to add a new connection. This will open a new window.
  • Enter the desired device name.
  • Set the Protocol to SSH.
  • Set Server to the full hostname (or IP address).
  • Set Authentication type to Password.
  • Enter your username and password (credentials of the account you wish to access).
  • Click Save and Connect.

• • It should prompt for your username and password. Re-enter the credentials.

To Uninstall Remmina: In terminal enter sudo apt purge remmina