Windows
Linux
Networking
Remote Access
Windows mstsc equivalent in Linux
Connects to an RDP server from Linux.
Windows
→
mstsc
Linux equivalents
xfreerdp /v:HOST /u:USER
xfreerdp /v:HOST /u:USER
xfreerdp /v:HOST /u:USER
Overview
What this command does
Connects to an RDP server from Linux.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Remote desktop client
Connects to an RDP server from Linux.
xfreerdp /v:HOST /u:USER
Remote desktop client
xfreerdp --help
Show command help when supported
man xfreerdp
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
xfreerdp /v:HOST /u:USER
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: mstsc
xfreerdp /v:HOST /u:USERReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
xfreerdp /v:HOST /u:USER | Remote desktop client |
xfreerdp --help | Show command help when supported |
man xfreerdp | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | xfreerdp /v:HOST /u:USER |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | xfreerdp /v:HOST /u:USER |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | xfreerdp /v:HOST /u:USER |
Same command on this distribution. |
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