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This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing a Graphical User Interface (GUI) for Linux server<\/a>. A GUI provides a visual interface for interacting with your server, making it easier to manage files, install software, and perform other tasks.<\/p>\n Connect to your server as root via SSH.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Create a new user for your GUI login and set a password:<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Alternatively, install the Kubuntu-Desktop GUI:<\/strong><\/p>\n Connect to your server as root via SSH.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Create a new user for your GUI login and set a password:<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Select the desired GUI and confirm the installation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Reboot your server to make your GUI accessible via your VPS VNC access or KVM in case of a dedicated server.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Connect to your server as root via SSH.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Create a new user for your GUI login and set a password:<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Save your changes and close the editor by pressing Ctrl+O, Enter, Ctrl+X.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Install the GNOME GUI and required software:<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Alternatively, install the KDE GUI:<\/strong><\/p>\n Connect to your server as root via SSH.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Create a new user for your GUI login and set a password:<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Alternatively, install the GNOME GUI:<\/strong><\/p>\n Connect to your server as root via SSH.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Create a new user for your GUI login and set a password:<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Alternatively, install the KDE GUI:<\/strong><\/p>\n You can connect to your GUI via VNC or KVM in case of a dedicated server.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n If you are using a firewall, you will need to open the appropriate ports for VNC or KVM access.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n For added security, it is recommended to use a strong password for your GUI login.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nPrerequisites<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Installing a GUI on Ubuntu<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Ubuntu 16.04\/18.04<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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\nuseradd -m NewUserName && passwd NewUserName\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n\n
\napt update && apt upgrade -y && apt install ubuntu-desktop -y && init 6\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n\napt update && apt upgrade -y && apt install kubuntu-desktop -y && init 6\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\nUbuntu 18.10 and later versions<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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\nuseradd -m NewUserName && passwd NewUserName\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n\n
\napt update && apt upgrade -y && tasksel\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n\n
Installing a GUI on CentOS<\/strong><\/h2>\n
CentOS 6<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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\nuseradd -m NewUserName && passwd NewUserName\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n\n
\nnano \/etc\/inittab\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n\n
\nid:3:initdefault: -> id:5:initdefault:\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n\n
\nyum update -y && yum -y groupinstall \"Desktop\" \"X Window System\" \"Fonts\" && init 6\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n\nyum update -y && yum -y groupinstall \"KDE desktop\" \"X Window System\" \"Fonts\" && init 6\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\nCentOS 7<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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\nuseradd -m NewUserName && passwd NewUserName\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n\n
\nyum update -y && yum -y groupinstall \"KDE Plasma Workspaces\" && ln -sf \/lib\/systemd\/system\/runlevel5.target \/etc\/systemd\/system\/default.target && init 6<\/span><\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\nyum update -y && yum -y groupinstall \"GNOME Desktop\" \"Graphical Administration Tools\" && ln -sf \/lib\/systemd\/system\/runlevel5.target \/etc\/systemd\/system\/default.target<\/span> && init 6<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\nInstalling a GUI on Debian<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Debian 8 and later versions<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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\nuseradd -m NewUserName && passwd NewUserName\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n\n
\napt update && apt upgrade -y && apt install gnome -y && init 6\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n\napt update && apt upgrade -y && apt install kde-standard -y && init 6\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\nAdditional Notes<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n