krdpserver

Start an RDP server with a username and password

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

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

krdpserver [options]

Note: A standard, widely documented command-line synopsis for krdpserver is not commonly available. It is generally not invoked directly by users as a standalone command in modern Linux environments, unlike common utilities. Its functionality is likely integrated within other KDE services or relies on external remote desktop solutions like xrdp.

No commonly documented parameters
    The krdpserver command is not widely documented as a standalone executable with specific command-line options in modern Linux distributions. If it were a typical server application, one might expect options for specifying listening ports, authentication methods, or logging levels, but these are purely speculative given its elusive nature.

krdpserver is a component historically associated with the KDE project's efforts to provide remote desktop server capabilities. Unlike its client counterpart, krdc (KDE Remote Desktop Client), which is a well-known application for connecting to various remote desktop protocols (like VNC and RDP servers, including xrdp), a distinct krdpserver command with widely documented standalone usage and a defined set of command-line options is not commonly found in modern Linux distributions.

Its name suggests it would facilitate incoming remote desktop connections, allowing users to access and control a KDE desktop environment remotely. However, it likely represents an internal or legacy component, or a conceptual server aspect of the krdp (KDE Remote Desktop Protocol) project, rather than a directly invokable user command with typical command-line interface parameters. Most contemporary KDE-based systems wishing to offer RDP services typically rely on well-established solutions like xrdp or standard VNC servers, which are often integrated or configured via system services rather than a single krdpserver executable.

• krdpserver is not a widely recognized or commonly used command-line utility in contemporary Linux distributions.
• Information about its direct usage, specific options, and ongoing maintenance is scarce.
• Users seeking remote desktop server functionality for KDE environments typically utilize more established solutions such as xrdp (configured with appropriate session managers) or standard VNC servers.
• It may be an internal daemon, a deprecated component from older KDE versions, or a very specific legacy application not intended for direct user invocation.

For users looking to provide remote desktop access to a KDE Plasma desktop, the recommended and most widely used approach is usually to install and configure xrdp. xrdp can be configured to start a new X session (including a Plasma session) or connect to an existing one, providing a full RDP experience for Windows and other RDP clients.

It's crucial to differentiate between remote desktop clients and servers. krdc is a well-known KDE client application used to connect to remote desktops. krdpserver, if it existed as a distinct entity, would be the server component responsible for accepting incoming connections. However, the server side for RDP on Linux is predominantly handled by other dedicated projects like xrdp or VNC servers.

The krdp project aimed to provide integrated remote desktop capabilities within the KDE ecosystem. While its client component, krdc, became a popular tool for connecting to various remote desktops, a distinct krdpserver executable for general public use never achieved the same prominence or widespread adoption as alternative solutions like xrdp. Its development likely occurred within the broader evolution of the KDE desktop environment, possibly as a conceptual server aspect or an internal component, rather than a user-facing command-line tool. Modern KDE remote access solutions typically integrate with existing, robust protocols and server implementations rather than relying on a unique krdpserver.

krdc(1), xrdp(8), vncserver(1), sshd(8)