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Spec sheet

Purpose
X2Go provides graphical remote desktop access to computers over low- or high-bandwidth connections.Read 12 Oct 2026 · wiki.x2go.org
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · wiki.x2go.org
Support
Community support is available through mailing lists and IRC, and the project lists companies offering professional support, including contracts with guaranteed response times.Read 12 Oct 2026 · wiki.x2go.org
Founded
2006Read 28 Sep 2026 · wiki.x2go.org
Access mode
bothRead 20 Sep 2026 · wiki.x2go.org
Audio
X2Go supports sound in remote sessions.Read 12 Oct 2026 · wiki.x2go.org
Authentication
The client supports SSH keys and GSSAPI/Kerberos authentication through its GUI.Read 12 Oct 2026 · wiki.x2go.org
Client platforms
The project lists X2Go Client for Windows, Mac OS X, and many Linux distributions.Read 12 Oct 2026 · wiki.x2go.org
Desktop environments
Users can choose among desktop environments such as MATE, GNOME, and KDE, though compatibility varies by environment and version.Read 12 Oct 2026 · wiki.x2go.org
File and printer sharing
X2Go supports file sharing and printer sharing from client to server.Read 12 Oct 2026 · wiki.x2go.org
File transfer
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · wiki.x2go.org
Project history
The project says X2Go started in 2006 as a network solution for a Bavarian high school.Read 12 Oct 2026 · wiki.x2go.org
RDP access
X2Go can proxy access to Windows computers that support RDP, with the project describing improved performance over low-bandwidth connections.Read 12 Oct 2026 · wiki.x2go.org
Reconnectable sessions
Users can disconnect from a session and reconnect later, including from another client.Read 12 Oct 2026 · wiki.x2go.org
Remote assistance
X2Go supports desktop sharing for remote assistance.Read 12 Oct 2026 · wiki.x2go.org
Server
X2Go is primarily used to access Linux computers running X2Go Server.Read 12 Oct 2026 · wiki.x2go.org
Single applications
The client can launch individual applications by executable name or from a list of predefined common applications.Read 12 Oct 2026 · wiki.x2go.org
SSH transport
X2Go traffic is securely tunneled over SSH.Read 12 Oct 2026 · wiki.x2go.org
Supported platforms
Linux,Windows,macOS,web browserRead 20 Sep 2026 · wiki.x2go.org

Plans and prices

X2Go Free No listed product price or usage cap; sessions depend on the server computer’s resources Read 12 Oct 2026 · wiki.x2go.org

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