Configure VPS - Linux

Step 1

Log In to your account and select Servers option from menu

Once you have created a server, the server is assigned with an IP which can be seen in the web console.

Step 2

In your VPS Firewall settings, you need to open Port 3389

Just add 3389 and save

Step 3

Using your local PC, type "Terminal" on your Windows program browser and open it

Step 4

In your open terminal type ssh and your username (User) and IP address (Host) and click Enter on your keyboard.

ssh (your username)@(your IP number)

Example (DON'T USE THIS IP ADDRESS!!! USE YOUR OWN!!!)
ssh [email protected]

Please ensure you follow this format precisely, with a space after "ssh".

You can find your IP and Password on your Server tab

Step 5

Type yes and click Enter on your keyboard

Step 6

Enter Your Password and click Enter on your keyboard

You can find your IP and Password on your Server tab

Please be aware that while entering your password, it will not be visible. Ensure you input the correct one.

Once you log in please ensure that your command line in the terminal begins with your username

Step 7

Now you are ready to enter first command in the terminal.

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
reboot

In your terminal type first command and click Enter on your keyboard.

It should begin installing and unpacking files. A progress bar will inform you about the progress. It may take a few minutes.

If during configuration you receive this message please select keep the local version currently installed and click Enter on your keyboard.

Select <OK> and click Enter on your keyboard.

Select <OK> and click Enter on your keyboard.

Step 8

Now you should have this screen

When the command includes "reboot," it disconnects you from the virtual machine and switches to your physical computer. The reboot restarts the machine, so after it, you'll need to log in again via ssh to continue.

Logged to your PC

Logged to your virtual machine

In your open terminal type ssh and your username (User) and IP address (Host) and click Enter on your keyboard.

ssh (your username)@(your IP number)

Example:
ssh [email protected]

Enter Your Password and click Enter on your keyboard

Now you should have this screen and you are logged in to the virtual machine again

Step 9

Now you are ready to enter second command in the terminal.

sudo apt install ubuntu-desktop -y
reboot

In your terminal type second command and click Enter on your keyboard.

It should begin installing and unpacking files. A progress bar will inform you about the progress. It may take a few minutes.

Step 10

Now you should have this screen

Once again you have to log in to your virtual machine and Enter your Password

In your open terminal type ssh and your username (User) and IP address (Host) and click Enter on your keyboard.

ssh (your username)@(your IP number)

Example:
ssh [email protected]

Step 11

Now you are ready to enter third command in the terminal.

sudo apt install xrdp -y

In your terminal type third command and click Enter on your keyboard.

It should begin installing and unpacking files. A progress bar will inform you about the progress. It may take a few minutes.

Step 12

Now you are ready to enter fourth command in the terminal.

This time, you are already logged into your virtual machine, so there's no need to log in again

sudo adduser xrdp ssl-cert

In your terminal type fourth command and click Enter on your keyboard.

It should begin installing and unpacking files. This one is very quick and you will see Done status once completed.

Step 13

Now you are ready to enter fifth command in the terminal.

This time, you are already logged into your virtual machine, so there's no need to log in again

adduser ........ 
Here, you need to create a new user. 
The mprolabb example below is just an example. 
Do not use it, instead create your own unique username!

Example
adduser mprolabb

In your terminal type fifth command and click Enter on your keyboard.

Step 14

Create new Password for this new user

Step 15

Retype new Password

Step 16

Press ENTER five times and type Y to confirm information

Step 17

Now you are ready to enter sixth command in the terminal.

This time, you are already logged into your virtual machine, so there's no need to log in again

usermod -aG sudo ...........(type here your new username)

Example
usermod -aG sudo mprolabb

In your terminal type sixth command and click Enter on your keyboard.

Step 18

Now you are ready to enter seventh command in the terminal

sudo apt install libfuse2

In your terminal type seventh command and click Enter on your keyboard.

Step 19

Now you are ready to enter eighth command in the terminal.

reboot

In your terminal type seventh command and click Enter on your keyboard.

Step 20

Reboot completed. Go to next step.

Step 21

Now we will do remote desktop connection

Using your local PC, press the "windows key + R" keys found on your keyboard.

Doing so, a small window called "Run" will come up.

Within this window in the search bar, type in: "mstsc" and press OK.

Step 22

In the "Computer Name," insert the IP of your server

Step 23

Select Show Options

Fill up remaining field and click Connect

Your VPS provider has provided you with the Connection Credential.

For logging in, use the newly created user account

Step 24

Enter Password

If warnings pop up after clicking on connect, press Yes.

It is a known false-positive warning when connecting to new virtual private servers.

Step 25

Now you should be connected to your server

Step 26

To open menu and Browser please select Activities

Step 27

Now Download Launcher:

✔️ Visit our website mprolab.io

✔️ Connect your wallet and web3 login

✔️ Select the arrow icon next to the wallet and click Licenses

✔️ Click Download launcher button

✔️ Process of downloading the Launcher will begin

Step 28

Once your Launcher has been downloaded, please right-click on the launcher icon.

Step 29

Select Properties

Step 30

Select Permissions

Step 31

Allow executing file as program

Step 32

Close this window

Step 33

Launch Launcher