Remmina as a Linux alternative to RustDesk

Opening your RustDesk files

Remmina uses its own .remmina profile format for saving connection settings. It does not natively import RustDesk configuration files or server settings. You will need to manually recreate connection profiles in Remmina, entering the IP address, port, and credentials for each remote machine. There is no automatic conversion tool between RustDesk’s configuration and Remmina’s profile format.

Switching from RustDesk to Remmina, step by step

1. Ensure your remote machines have RDP, VNC, or SSH services enabled and accessible
2. Identify the correct IP addresses and ports for each remote system
3. Install Remmina via your package manager or Flathub
4. Create new connection profiles in Remmina for each remote machine
5. Test each connection to verify protocol support and authentication
6. Configure firewall rules on remote systems to allow incoming connections if needed

Key features of Remmina

• Supports RDP, VNC, SSH, and X2Go protocols
• Tabbed interface for managing multiple connections
• Connection profiles with saved settings and credentials
• Support for external plugins to extend functionality
• Clipboard sharing and file transfer between local and remote machines
• Fullscreen and multi-monitor support
• Keyboard shortcut mapping across sessions
• Integrated SSH tunneling for secure RDP/VNC