# Rdesktop

Rdesktop is a LinuxServer.io container that packages full Ubuntu desktop environments — including GNOME, KDE, and Xfce — for remote access via the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), giving homelab users a ready-to-run. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/576/rdesktop

## Description

Rdesktop is a LinuxServer.io container that packages full Ubuntu desktop environments — including GNOME, KDE, and Xfce — for remote access via the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), giving homelab users a ready-to-run graphical Linux desktop without a physical workstation.

## Platform availability

Available on 2 of 9 platforms: Unraid, ZimaOS.

## Health score

36/100 (Low), based on 4 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 0 (GitHub repository is archived)
- Popular: 50 (319 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 45 (2 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 95 (512 MB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/linuxserver/rdesktop
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/rdesktop-14ucnfo0t60qxc?q=rdesktop
- GitHub: https://github.com/linuxserver/docker-rdesktop

## Common questions

### What migration path is recommended for Rdesktop users?

RDP users are advised to seek alternatives. Other users are advised to transition to Webtop.

### Which user mapping variables are mentioned for the LinuxServer.io container?

The release notes mention easy user mappings using PGID and PUID.

### What process supervisor is included in the LinuxServer.io base image?

The custom base image uses an s6 overlay.

### How is multi-platform support indicated for the image?

The image uses a Docker manifest for multi-platform awareness.

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Source: Our Local Host (https://ourlocalhost.com/app/576/rdesktop), the self-hosted and open-source app directory.