Remmina

Remmina solves the challenge of accessing remote systems from devices where installing native remote desktop clients is impractical or impossible. By containerizing Remmina with browser-based access, users can connect to Windows servers via RDP, Linux systems via VNC or SSH, and virtual machines via SPICE from any device with a web browser, including managed corporate laptops, tablets, and public computers where software installation is restricted. As a GTK-based application with over a decade of development, Remmina has become one of the most trusted remote desktop clients in the Linux ecosystem, and this deployment brings its capabilities to any platform through web access.

Common Use Cases

System administrators manage Windows and Linux servers from any location using a single interface that remembers connection details and credentials securely. With support for multiple protocols, administrators can use RDP for Windows servers, VNC for Linux desktops, and SSH for command-line management all from the same application with saved profiles for each system.

IT support teams access client systems for troubleshooting without installing remote access software on their own devices. The browser-based deployment means support technicians can connect to customer systems from any workstation, including shared computers in office environments where installing software requires administrative approval.

Developers connect to development servers, virtual machines, and cloud instances using the appropriate protocol for each system. The ability to maintain multiple simultaneous connections in tabs enables efficient workflows when working across development, staging, and production environments.

Remote workers access office computers from home devices that may not support native RDP clients. Chromebook users and those with tablets can connect to their Windows workstations through the browser interface, maintaining productivity without requiring specific hardware.

Lab administrators manage headless servers and virtual machine infrastructure through VNC and SPICE connections. The SPICE protocol support is particularly valuable for managing KVM virtual machines with near-native performance and features like USB redirection.

Key Features

• RDP protocol for Windows Remote Desktop connections with NLA support
• VNC support for cross-platform remote access to Linux and macOS
• SSH terminal integration for secure command-line access
• SPICE protocol for high-performance virtual machine connections
• Saved connection profiles with encrypted credential storage
• Multi-monitor and dynamic resolution scaling support
• Clipboard sharing between local and remote systems
• File transfer capabilities over supported protocols
• Audio redirection for RDP and SPICE connections
• Tabbed interface for managing multiple simultaneous connections
• Connection quality settings for bandwidth optimization
• Customizable keyboard shortcut mapping
• Screenshot capture and session recording
• Organized connection groups and folders for large environments
• Gateway and proxy support for accessing internal networks
• Certificate and smart card authentication options

Protocol Support

Remmina's strength lies in its comprehensive protocol support within a single application. RDP connections support modern Windows features including Network Level Authentication, RemoteFX for improved graphics, and gateway connections for accessing systems behind corporate firewalls. VNC support includes multiple authentication methods and encoding options for optimizing performance over various network conditions. The SSH plugin provides a full terminal emulator with support for key-based authentication and port forwarding. SPICE connections enable high-performance access to QEMU/KVM virtual machines with features like USB device redirection and audio streaming.

Why deploy Remmina on Hostinger VPS

Deploying Remmina on a Hostinger VPS creates a centralized remote access gateway available from any internet-connected device. Instead of installing and configuring remote desktop clients on every device you use, a single VPS instance provides consistent access to all your remote systems through a web browser. The VPS acts as a jump host, allowing connections to systems that may not be directly accessible from the internet while keeping connection credentials stored securely on controlled infrastructure rather than on potentially compromised endpoint devices.

For teams, a shared Remmina instance provides standardized remote access with centrally managed connection profiles. New team members can immediately access all necessary systems without individual client configuration, and connection details can be updated in one place rather than on every user's device.

The VPS deployment also provides security benefits by centralizing credential storage. Rather than storing remote access passwords on multiple endpoints that could be lost or compromised, credentials remain on the secure VPS infrastructure. Access to the Remmina instance itself can be protected with strong authentication and network restrictions, adding an additional security layer to remote system access.