{"id":24206,"date":"2024-01-31T14:08:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T14:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/?p=24206"},"modified":"2024-01-31T14:08:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T14:08:00","slug":"remotely-access-kali-linux-using-remote-desktop-protocol-rdp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/de\/kali-linux\/remotely-access-kali-linux-using-remote-desktop-protocol-rdp\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Remotely Access Kali Linux Using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Remotely Access Kali Linux system is a useful task that allows you to access the system wherever you go. There are multiple ways to access a system remotely, but the simplest method to access a system is using the <strong>Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)<\/strong>. It is one of the secure network connection protocols designed by the Microsoft developers that allows you to access the system remotely and control it from another computer. You can manage your system desktop right from another system, removing the need to purchase a separate mouse or keyboard for the system.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, you will learn:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#post-24206-_iddpafpblnh2\"><strong>How to Remotely Access Kali Linux Using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#post-24206-_bglq165uh5vh\"><strong>How to Remotely Access Kali Linux Using RDP on Windows<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#post-24206-_t4w1zc35xv5b\"><strong>How to Remotely Access Kali Linux Using RDP with Microsoft Remote Desktop <\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#post-24206-_nlaspx3jgqiu\"><strong>How to Remotely Access Kali Linux Using RDP on Linux<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#post-24206-_kds3m1x07zof\"><strong>Bonus Method: How to Remotely Access Kali Linux Using RDP on Virtual Box<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#post-24206-_e4lcqag9i5m\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a id=\"post-24206-_iddpafpblnh2\"><\/a><strong>How to Remotely Access Kali Linux Using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>To access Kali Linux remotely using <strong>RDP<\/strong>, follow the below-given steps:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Install Kali Linux XFCE Desktop and RDP Server<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Before you begin setting up Kali Linux remotely, you are required to install <strong>XFCE <\/strong>desktop and <strong>RDP<\/strong> server <strong>(xrdp) <\/strong>on your system. <strong>XFCE<\/strong> is optional if you are already using the Kali Linux desktop. However, it is mandatory if you are using the Kali Linux terminal version, because remote desktop connection will only work in desktop mode.<\/p>\n<p>To install <strong>XFCE <\/strong>and <strong>RDP <\/strong>server on Kali Linux, you can use the following command:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> apt <span class=\"kw2\">install<\/span> kali-desktop-xfce xrdp <span class=\"re5\">-y<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"725\" height=\"294\" class=\"wp-image-24228\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-1.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-1.png 725w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-1-300x122.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>Remove<strong> kali-desktop-xfce<\/strong> from the above command to only install <strong>RDP<\/strong> server if you are using Kali Linux desktop.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Enable RDP Server on Kali Linux<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After installing the <strong>RDP<\/strong> server, you have to enable it on your system so that it will start automatically whenever you boot the system. You can enable <strong>RDP<\/strong> server on Kali Linux from the following command:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> systemctl <span class=\"kw3\">enable<\/span> xrdp <span class=\"re5\">--now<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"726\" height=\"217\" class=\"wp-image-24233\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-2.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-2.png 726w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-2-300x90.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: Install D-Bus Package on Kali Linux<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You should also require installing the <strong>D-Bus (Desktop Bus) <\/strong>package on your Kali Linux system for a smooth <strong>RDP <\/strong>experience with <strong>XFCE<\/strong>. This package will allow both <strong>RDP<\/strong> and <strong>XFCE<\/strong> to connect on your system. You can install<strong> D-Bus <\/strong>package from the official Kali Linux repository using the following command:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> apt <span class=\"kw2\">install<\/span> dbus-x11 <span class=\"re5\">-y<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"280\" class=\"wp-image-24242\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-3.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-3.png 730w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-3-300x115.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>During the installation of the above package, a prompt window will appear that will ask for your approval to restart some services on your system. You can go with the default one or choose manually and restart them by pressing the <strong>Enter<\/strong> button:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"719\" height=\"462\" class=\"wp-image-24251\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-4.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-4.png 719w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-4-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>The system may restart after completing the installation of the above package.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: Start RDP Server on Kali Linux<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now at the Kali Linux terminal, start your <strong>RDP<\/strong> server by running the below-given command:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> service xrdp start<\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"718\" height=\"120\" class=\"wp-image-24259\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-5.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-5.png 718w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-5-300x50.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5: Check RDP Server Status <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To ensure <strong>RDP<\/strong> server is running on Kali Linux system, you can run the below-given command:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> service xrdp status<\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"725\" height=\"279\" class=\"wp-image-24266\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-6.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-6.png 725w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-6-300x115.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6: Install Firewall on Kali Linux<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is also recommended to install a <strong>Firewall<\/strong> on your Kali Linux system to add extra security to your remote desktop connection. You can install <strong>Firewall<\/strong> on Kali Linux from the following command:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> apt <span class=\"kw2\">install<\/span> ufw <span class=\"re5\">-y<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"726\" height=\"221\" class=\"wp-image-24276\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-7.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-7.png 726w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-7-300x91.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 7: Allow Communication with the Default RDP Port<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By default, <strong>RDP<\/strong> server operates at port 3389 and if you have installed <strong>Firewall <\/strong>on your Kali Linux system, you can allow communication with this port using the following command:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> ufw allow <span class=\"nu0\">3389<\/span><span class=\"sy0\">\/<\/span>tcp<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"146\" class=\"wp-image-24283\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-8.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-8.png 729w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-8-300x60.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 8: Enable Firewall on Kali Linux<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You are required to enable the <strong>Firewall <\/strong>service on your system from the following command:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> ufw <span class=\"kw3\">enable<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"95\" class=\"wp-image-24291\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-9.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-9.png 730w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-9-300x39.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 9: Reload Firewall on Kali Linux<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Then reload the <strong>Firewall <\/strong>on Kali Linux so that the changes are successfully applied, you can do this from the below-given command:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> ufw reload<\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"83\" class=\"wp-image-24297\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-10.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-10.png 730w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-10-300x34.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 10: Logout of the Current User on Kali Linux<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To ensure the connection to the remote desktop is successfully made, you should log out of the current user that you want to access.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"post-24206-_bglq165uh5vh\"><\/a><strong>How to Remotely Access Kali Linux Using RDP on Windows<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>For Windows users, there is a built-in application called <strong>Remote Desktop Connection<\/strong> that uses the <strong>RDP<\/strong> protocol and allows you to access the system. If you have set up the <strong>RDP <\/strong>connection on Kali Linux from the above steps, you can use the <strong>Remote Desktop Connection<\/strong> using the following steps to access Kali Linux desktop on Windows:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> First, open <strong>Remote Desktop Connectio<\/strong>n on Windows from the Start Menu:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"785\" height=\"640\" class=\"wp-image-24321\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-11.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-11.png 785w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-11-300x245.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-11-768x626.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Enter the IP address of your server, and click on the<strong> Connect <\/strong>button:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"340\" class=\"wp-image-24331\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-12.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-12.png 560w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-12-300x182.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> You can find the IP address of your Kali Linux system using the <strong>hostname -I<\/strong> command.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Allow the connection to remote server using the <strong>Yes<\/strong> button:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"406\" height=\"254\" class=\"wp-image-24335\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-13.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-13.png 406w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-13-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Enter the Kali Linux credentials like username and password by leaving the session as <strong>Xorg<\/strong>, then click on the<strong> OK<\/strong> button to log in to the system:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"543\" class=\"wp-image-24344\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-14.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-14.png 768w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-14-300x212.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once done, you will be able to see your Kali Linux desktop on <strong>Remote Desktop Connection <\/strong>application:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1402\" height=\"710\" class=\"wp-image-24381\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-15.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-15.png 1402w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-15-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-15-1024x519.png 1024w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-15-768x389.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1402px) 100vw, 1402px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> If you are unable to access Kali Linux desktop on <strong>Remote Desktop Connection<\/strong>, ensure that it is enabled on your system. You can search for<strong> Remote Desktop settings<\/strong> from the Start menu and enable the <strong>Remote Desktop<\/strong> connection on Windows:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1151\" height=\"818\" class=\"wp-image-24389\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-16.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-16.png 1151w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-16-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-16-1024x728.png 1024w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-16-768x546.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1151px) 100vw, 1151px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"post-24206-_t4w1zc35xv5b\"><\/a><strong>How to Remotely Access Kali Linux Using RDP with Microsoft Remote Desktop<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you are a Windows or Mac user, you can install <strong>Microsoft Remote Desktop<\/strong> from the App Store and Apple Store, respectively and use the following steps to access Kali Linux using <strong>RDP<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>Here, we are performing steps by installing <strong>Microsoft Remote Desktop<\/strong> on Windows, but the same steps can be followed on Mac.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Open<strong> Microsoft Remote Desktop <\/strong>on Windows or Mac, and click on the <strong>Add<\/strong> button:<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1023\" height=\"768\" class=\"wp-image-24394\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-17.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-17.png 1023w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-17-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-17-768x577.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Select the<strong> PCs <\/strong>option:<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1025\" height=\"770\" class=\"wp-image-24401\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-18.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-18.png 1025w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-18-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-18-768x577.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1025px) 100vw, 1025px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Add the IP address of <strong>RDP <\/strong>server (Kali Linux), give a connection name according to your choice and click the <strong>Save<\/strong> button to add this to the PC list:<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"730\" class=\"wp-image-24403\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-19.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-19.png 1024w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-19-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-19-768x548.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Now, double-click on the added PC:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"730\" class=\"wp-image-24406\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-20.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-20.png 1024w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-20-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-20-768x548.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>Click on the <strong>Connect anyway<\/strong> button:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"963\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-24410\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-21.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-21.png 963w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-21-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-21-768x538.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 963px) 100vw, 963px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This will open the remote desktop login session:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"776\" height=\"529\" class=\"wp-image-24411\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-22.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-22.png 776w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-22-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-22-768x524.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 776px) 100vw, 776px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can use the same credentials you use in the Step 4 of the first method to remotely access Kali Linux desktop on Windows or Mac.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"799\" class=\"wp-image-24416\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-23.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-23.png 1030w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-23-300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-23-1024x794.png 1024w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-23-768x596.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"post-24206-_nlaspx3jgqiu\"><\/a><strong>How to Remotely Access Kali Linux Using RDP on Linux<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you are using a Linux system and want to access Kali Linux using <strong>RDP<\/strong>, then you have to use the <strong>Remmina desktop<\/strong> app.<strong> Remmina<\/strong> is a desktop client for Linux systems that uses the <strong>RDP <\/strong>and allows you to remotely access the system. You can use the following steps to remotely access Kali Linux using <strong>RDP<\/strong> with <strong>Remmina<\/strong> on Linux:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>First, you must install <strong>Remmina <\/strong>desktop application on your Linux system from the apt repository using the below-given command:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> apt <span class=\"kw2\">install<\/span> remmina<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Then run the<strong> Remmina<\/strong> desktop application on Linux using the <strong>remmina<\/strong> command, enter the IP address of your Linux system, then press Enter:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"437\" class=\"wp-image-24421\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-24.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-24.jpeg 660w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-24-300x199.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Enter the Kali Linux credentials like username and password:<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"634\" height=\"506\" class=\"wp-image-24422\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-25.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-25.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-25-300x239.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-25-150x120.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After this, you will be able to access the Kali Linux system on Linux with<strong> Remmina<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"507\" class=\"wp-image-24426\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-26.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-26.jpeg 784w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-26-300x194.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-26-768x497.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"post-24206-_kds3m1x07zof\"><\/a><strong>Bonus Method: How to Remotely Access Kali Linux Using RDP on Virtual Box<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>By default, the VirtualBox uses <strong>NAT <\/strong>as a networking mode, which means that it provides Kali Linux its own private network adapter and IP address. Thus, accessing the device remotely with that mode is challenging for the users. To overcome this issue, you can change the networking mode to <strong>Bridged Adapter <\/strong>to connect your Kali Linux system to a physical network with its own IP address. It will allow you to easily perform remote desktop activities. You can switch from <strong>NAT<\/strong> to <strong>Bridged Adapter<\/strong> on VirtualBox using the following steps:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>First, right-click on the Kali Linux Virtual Machine and click on the <strong>Settings<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"835\" height=\"543\" class=\"wp-image-24429\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-27.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-27.png 835w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-27-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-27-768x499.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 835px) 100vw, 835px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Then navigate to <strong>Network<\/strong> section, change the network mode to <strong>Bridged Adapter<\/strong> from <strong>NAT <\/strong>and click on the <strong>OK<\/strong> button to make the changes:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"539\" class=\"wp-image-24432\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-28.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-28.png 850w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-28-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24206-28-768x487.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Check for the IP address using the<strong> hostname -I <\/strong>command, if it is changed to 192.168\u2026, you have completed the process. Else, you have to reboot the Virtual Machine to apply the changes.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"post-24206-_e4lcqag9i5m\"><\/a><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>RDP <\/strong>is a secure network communication protocol used to remotely access and control a desktop system. You can easily access your Kali Linux system remotely by installing <strong>XFCE<\/strong> and <strong>RDP <\/strong>server (xrdp) from the default system repository. Then enable the <strong>RDP <\/strong>server, install Firewall and allow the traffic to the default <strong>RDP<\/strong> port 3389 on Kali Linux. You have to reload the Firewall and start the <strong>RDP<\/strong> server to make changes to the system. Then you can use <strong>Remote Desktop Connection<\/strong> on Windows to access the Kali Linux system using the IP address, username and password. You can also install <strong>Microsoft Remote Desktop<\/strong> app to access the system on Windows or Mac. Linux users can install and use <strong>Remmina <\/strong>to access the Kali Linux system using<strong> RDP<\/strong>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RDP is a secure network protocol that is used to access and control the system from a remote location. 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