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Iperius Remote Desktop for Linux

July 2, 2026

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Iperius Remote is a linux remote desktop software and secure remote access software that lets GNU/Linux users connect to and control Windows, macOS, Android and iOS devices — as well as other Linux systems — without switching operating systems. Native support for both Wayland and Xorg, combined with compatibility across the most widely used distributions, makes it one of the most complete solutions for remote desktop Linux environments available today.

What Iperius Remote Does as a Linux Remote Desktop Software

The Iperius Remote Linux client is not a simple viewer: it offers the same core features as the Windows version. From a Linux system, you can connect to any device managed with Iperius Remote, regardless of the target platform.

This means a Linux sysadmin can intervene on a client’s Windows workstations, support a macOS user, access a remote Linux server, or control an Android device — all from the same interface, without switching tools. Linux to Linux connections support both full remote control and bidirectional file transfer.

From Linux to…	Remote control	File transfer
Windows	Yes	Yes
macOS	Yes	Yes
Linux	Yes	Yes
Android	Yes	No
iOS	Yes	No

Supported Linux Distributions

Iperius Remote supports the most widely used Linux distributions in professional and desktop environments. The client is available for 64-bit architectures and installs in a few terminal commands.

Distribution	Family	Display server
Debian	Debian	Wayland, Xorg
Ubuntu	Debian	Wayland, Xorg
Linux Mint	Debian/Ubuntu	Wayland, Xorg
Red Hat Enterprise Linux	Red Hat	Wayland, Xorg
Fedora	Red Hat	Wayland, Xorg
openSUSE	SUSE	Wayland, Xorg

Native Wayland Support: A Genuine Advantage

Wayland is the modern display server protocol progressively replacing the older Xorg across contemporary Linux distributions. Ubuntu, Fedora and recent versions of many other distributions adopt it by default.

Many remote access tools — including established competitors like AnyDesk — do not natively support Wayland, or support it only partially, forcing users to fall back to Xorg or operate with limited functionality. Iperius Remote supports both display servers natively, with no system configuration changes required.

For IT administrators managing up-to-date distributions with Wayland enabled by default, this means using Iperius Remote with no workarounds, guaranteed compatibility, and no need to downgrade the remote system’s graphical environment.

Linux Remote Desktop Use Cases

System administrators and sysadmins

Access remote Linux servers for configuration, monitoring, updates and troubleshooting — without opening a separate SSH client for every operation requiring a graphical interface. Integrated file transfer within the same session.

Cross-platform IT teams

In mixed environments where Linux, Windows and macOS coexist, Iperius Remote lets every team member intervene on any device regardless of their own workstation. No platform restrictions in the shared address book.

MSPs with Linux clients

Managed service providers managing mixed infrastructures can add Linux systems to their device address book and perform unattended access with the same workflow used for Windows — pre-installed agent, 24/7 availability, session logs.

Developers and DevOps teams

Access build machines, test environments or Linux development servers remotely, with the ability to transfer files, run scripts and monitor graphical processes directly from the local Linux workstation.

Remote work from Linux

An employee working from home on Linux can access their office workstation — Windows or macOS — with full mouse, keyboard and application control, as if physically present.

Features Available on the Linux Version

The Iperius Remote Linux client includes the essential features for professional remote work:

• Full remote control: Mouse, keyboard and real-time screen sharing to any supported device: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS.
• Bidirectional file transfer: Copy files to and from the remote device during the session, without additional tools. Works across different platforms: Linux to Windows, Linux to macOS, between Linux systems.
• Wayland and Xorg compatibility: Works natively with both Linux display servers without system configuration changes or graphical environment downgrades.
• Attended and unattended connections: Support for user-present sessions (on-demand connection) and unattended access via agent, for automated or off-hours interventions.
• End-to-end encryption: All sessions — to and from Linux — are protected with TLS 1.3 and DTLS-SRTP AES, with the same security level as other platform versions.
• Shared device address book: Managed Linux devices appear in the same centralized address book alongside Windows, macOS and mobile devices. No separate console per platform.
• Access to mobile devices from Linux: Control Android and iOS devices directly from the Linux client, useful for remote support to mobile users or testing applications on real devices.

How to Install Iperius Remote on Linux

Installing the Iperius Remote client on Linux uses the distribution’s package manager. The process takes just a few minutes:

1. Download the package for your distribution
   From the official website iperiusremote.com, select the package for your distribution: .deb for Debian, Ubuntu and Linux Mint; .rpm for Red Hat, Fedora and openSUSE.
2. Install the package
   On Debian/Ubuntu distributions: sudo apt install ./iperius-remote-desktop_2_0_1_amd64.deb. On Red Hat/Fedora: sudo dnf install ./iperius-remote-desktop-2_0_1.x86_64.rpm.
3. Launch the client
   Once installed, launch Iperius Remote from the application menu or terminal. The client automatically detects the display server in use (Wayland or Xorg) and configures itself accordingly.
4. Sign in with your account
   Enter your Iperius Remote account credentials to access the shared device address book and license settings. If you don’t have an account, you can create one for free on the official website.
5. Connect to remote devices
   Select a device from the address book or enter a remote device ID to start the session. The client automatically manages the peer-to-peer or relay connection based on your network configuration.

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