Accessing Headless Zorin OS Core v18 via RDP

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I'm attempting to repurpose some older hardware for use as a headless system, accessible via RDP. I'm testing Zorin OS Core v18, but it seems as if I'm missing something with getting the system to allow unattended RDP access after boot. I'm accustomed to Windows systems which just work with RDP, after the initial configuration for user access and firewall rules are complete.

I've enabled rules for incoming RDP connections, but it seems that I can only connect once. I read somewhere that each subsequent RDP session is a separate session and requires unique configuration. I've also added Xorg. I'd like to duplicate how RDP operates in Windows - a subsequent session will take over a previously open session.

Is this possible?

Regards,

Raymond Page

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Hi, welcome to the forums!

Just to clarify this real quick, do you mean that you cannot connect anymore after you've disconnected from an earlier session?

I've been meaning to test this out (someone else asked about this a few weeks ago but I haven't had the chance to try it).

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Yes, that is correct. I can connect once, but until I restart the host, I cannot reconnect.