How to connect linux machine from windows?
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🖥 Connecting to Linux from Windows
You can connect using SSH or Remote Desktop depending on your needs.
Using SSH (command line):
1. Install PuTTY or use Windows PowerShell.
2. Get your Linux machine’s IP address (ifconfig or ip a).
3. Connect:
ssh username@IP_address
4. Enter your password when prompted.
Using Remote Desktop:
- Install xrdp on Linux:
sudo apt install xrdp
sudo systemctl enable xrdp
sudo systemctl start xrdp
- Open Remote Desktop Connection on Windows and connect using the Linux IP.
More details: How to SSH from Windows