Remote Desktop Made Easy: Install RustDesk on Rocky Linux 8

#### Prerequisites Before you begin, ensure you have: - A server running Rocky Linux 8 - A user account with sudo privileges - Basic familiarity with the command line #### Step 1: Download RustDesk Download the RustDesk server package for Linux: ```bash wget https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/releases/download/v0.8.0/rustdesk-server-linux.tar.gz ``` #### Step 2: Extract the Package Extract the downloaded tarball: ```bash tar xzf rustdesk-server-linux.tar.gz ``` #### Step 3: Navigate to the RustDesk Directory Move into the extracted directory: ```bash cd rustdesk-server-linux ``` #### Step 4: Run RustDesk Run the RustDesk server: ```bash ./rustdesk-server ``` This command starts the RustDesk server on your Rocky Linux 8 system. #### Step 5: Access RustDesk Open a web browser and enter the IP address or hostname of your Rocky Linux 8 server followed by port `8080` (default port for RustDesk): ``` http://your_server_ip_or_hostname:8080 ``` You should see the RustDesk login screen. Use the default username `admin` and password `admin` to log in for the first time. It is recommended to change the password after login. #### Step 6: Configure RustDesk (Optional) Once logged in, you can configure RustDesk settings, including security settings and access controls, to suit your needs. #### Conclusion You have successfully installed RustDesk on Rocky Linux 8, enabling remote desktop access to your server. RustDesk provides an easy-to-use interface for remote management and access. **Additional Resources:** - **RustDesk GitHub Repository:** [https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk) - **Rocky Linux Documentation:** [https://docs.rockylinux.org/](https://docs.rockylinux.org/)