krdpserver

KDE-based RDP server for remote connections to a KDE Plasma desktop

TLDR

Start RDP server with username and password

$ krdpserver -u [username] -p [password]

Share a specific monitor

$ krdpserver -u [username] -p [password] --monitor [n]

krdpserver is a KDE-based RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) server that allows remote connections to a KDE Plasma desktop. It enables users to access their Plasma session remotely using standard RDP clients.The server integrates with KDE's portal system and can share the entire desktop or specific monitors. It uses the RDP protocol for compatibility with Windows Remote Desktop and other RDP clients.

PARAMETERS

-u, --username USER

Username for RDP authentication

-p, --password PASS

Password for RDP authentication

--monitor N

Share specific monitor by index number

--port PORT

Listen on specified port (default: 3389)

--certificate FILE

TLS certificate file for encrypted connections

--certificate-key FILE

TLS certificate private key file

INSTALL

sudo apt install krdp

sudo dnf install krdp

sudo pacman -S krdp

sudo apk add krdp

CAVEATS

Requires KDE Plasma desktop environment. Security depends on strong password selection. Firewall rules may need to be configured for remote access.

HISTORY

krdpserver is part of the KRDP project developed by KDE for native RDP server support in Plasma. It provides an alternative to VNC for remote desktop access on Linux.