<p>This post will explain to you how to install ubuntu-desktop on Ubuntu VPS. Follow the steps below:</p>
<h2>Step 1 - Installing Ubuntu desktop using tasksel</h2>
<p>Let's update the server's package index using the command below:</p>
<pre class="language-bash"><code>sudo apt update
</code></pre>
<p>Install tasksel using the command below:</p>
<pre class="language-bash"><code>sudo apt install tasksel </code></pre>
<p>Now run tasksel and choose ubuntu-desktop using the spacebar</p>
<pre class="language-bash"><code>sudo tasksel
</code></pre>
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<h2>Step 2 - Reboot the system</h2>
<p>Execute the following command to reboot the VPS:</p>
<pre class="language-bash"><code>sudo reboot</code></pre>
<h2>Step 3 - Install xrdp</h2>
<p>Let's install xrdp using the command below:</p>
<pre class="language-bash"><code>apt install xrdp</code></pre>
<p>Enable xrdp using the command below:</p>
<pre class="language-bash"><code>systemctl enable xrdp</code></pre>
<p>Finally, enable graphical target using the command below:</p>
<pre class="language-markup"><code>sudo systemctl set-default graphical.target</code></pre>
<p>You should now be able to connect using the Windows Remote Desktop Connection. Enter the IP of your VPS followed by the username and password of your non-root account and start using Ubuntu Desktop</p>
<h2>Step 4 - Customize Ubuntu Desktop like Windows (Optional)</h2>
<p>You can customize your Ubuntu desktop installation to get a taskbar and taskbar icons like windows. Execute the command below to install&nbsp;</p>
<pre class="language-bash"><code>sudo apt install gnome-shell-extensions gnome-shell-extension-dash-to-panel gnome-tweaks adwaita-icon-theme-full</code></pre>
<p>Reboot your Ubuntu server. Next, log in using RDP and search for Tweaks, and click extension.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Under extensions, enable "Dash to panel" extension and you will see the taskbar and application icons on your taskbar. Your ubuntu installation will look like windows. Happy Coding!</p>

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