How to Install RustDesk Remote Desktop Server on Rocky Linux 10

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RustDesk is a fast, secure, and open-source remote desktop application that supports multiple platforms. It features end-to-end encryption, file transfer, a modern UI, and easy setup, making it ideal for both personal and enterprise use.

Prerequisites

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• Rocky Linux 10 server
• Domain name pointed to the server
• Docker and Docker Compose installed
• Sudo user with SSH access

Install Docker

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Update the system and install Docker:

dnf update -y
dnf install -y yum-utils nano
yum-config-manager --add-repo https://download.docker.com/linux/centos/docker-ce.repo
dnf install -y docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io
systemctl start docker
systemctl enable docker

Install Docker Compose

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dnf install -y curl
curl -L "https://github.com/docker/compose/releases/download/1.29.2/docker-compose-$(uname -s)-$(uname -m)" -o /usr/local/bin/docker-compose
chmod +x /usr/local/bin/docker-compose
ln -s /usr/local/bin/docker-compose /usr/bin/docker-compose
sudo dnf install libxcrypt-compat
sudo dnf install docker-compose-plugin
docker-compose --version

Set Up RustDesk Server

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Create Directory

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mkdir -p /opt/rustdesk
cd /opt/rustdesk

Create Docker Compose File

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vi rustdesk.yml

Paste the following configuration:

version: '3'

networks:
  rustdesk-net:
    external: false

services:
  hbbs:
    container_name: hbbs
    ports:
      - 21115:21115
      - 21116:21116
      - 21116:21116/udp
      - 21118:21118
    image: rustdesk/rustdesk-server:latest
    command: hbbs -r 127.0.0.1:21117 -k _
    volumes:
      - ./hbbs:/root
    networks:
      - rustdesk-net
    depends_on:
      - hbbr
    restart: unless-stopped

  hbbr:
    container_name: hbbr
    ports:
      - 21117:21117
      - 21119:21119
    image: rustdesk/rustdesk-server:latest
    command: hbbr -k _
    volumes:
      - ./hbbr:/root
    networks:
      - rustdesk-net
    restart: unless-stopped

Save and exit the file.

Start RustDesk Containers

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docker-compose -f rustdesk.yml up -d
docker ps

Configure Nginx Reverse Proxy

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Install Nginx

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dnf install -y nginx

Configure Firewall

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firewall-cmd --permanent --add-service=http
firewall-cmd --reload

Create Nginx Configuration

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vi /etc/nginx/conf.d/rust.yourdomain.com.conf

Replace rust.yourdomain.com with your actual domain:

server {
    listen 80;
    listen [::]:80;

    server_name rust.yourdomain.com;

    location / {
        proxy_pass http://127.0.0.1:21117;
        proxy_set_header Host $host;
        proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
    }
}

Save and exit.

View RustDesk Public Key

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cat /opt/rustdesk/hbbs/id_ed25519.pub

Example output:

WfgvfV002mcFRevj205Fd+3vEEEWpeHlcL3xAXnAxJ4=

Secure Nginx with Let's Encrypt SSL

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Enable EPEL and Install Certbot

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dnf install -y epel-release
dnf install -y certbot python3-certbot-nginx

Obtain SSL Certificate

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Replace the domain with your actual domain:

certbot --nginx -d rust.yourdomain.com

Verify and Reload Nginx

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nginx -t
systemctl reload nginx

Configure RustDesk Client

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1. Download and install RustDesk from https://rustdesk.com.
2. Open the client and go to Settings > ID/Relay Server.
3. Set:
   • ID Server to: rust.yourdomain.com
   • Key to: your server’s public key
4. Save the configuration.

Test the Setup

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1. Launch RustDesk on the client.
2. Input the remote machine’s ID.
3. Click Connect to establish a secure remote session.

Conclusion

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You have successfully installed and configured the RustDesk Remote Desktop Server on Rocky Linux 10, secured with Docker, Nginx, and SSL. This setup provides private, encrypted remote access with a user-friendly interface and no third-party dependency.