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This product has charges associated with it for additional support. This Amazon Machine Image (AMI) provides a Graphical User Interface (GUI) for Ubuntu 26.04, based on the lightweight Xfce desktop environment, specifically designed for cloud virtual machines. Connect to your instance using either RDP or VNC.
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Ubuntu 26 with GUI Desktop
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This is a repackaged open-source software that adds a graphical user interface to the standard Ubuntu 26.04 image available on AWS. Additional charges apply for support for this virtual machine.
Deploy a Full Linux Desktop in Minutes
Launch a VM instance with this Amazon Machine Image (AMI) to set up your own Linux Desktop in the cloud in under 5 minutes. This server image includes the Xfce Desktop Environment on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. Connect to the virtual display using RDP or VNC, with the public IP address of the EC2 instance as the hostname. The initial password for both RDP and VNC is the instance ID of the server. Login with the username "ubuntu".
This AMI is designed to be minimal, featuring only the GUI desktop environment and Mozilla Firefox preinstalled, ensuring a clean and lightweight operating system.
"Xfce is a lightweight desktop environment for UNIX-like operating systems. It aims to be fast and low on system resources, while still being visually appealing and user-friendly." - xfce.org
Key Features:
- Hosted on Ubuntu 26.04 with a lightweight Xfce GUI preinstalled.
- Connect using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) or Virtual Network Computing (VNC).
- Self-configures at launch: Use the EC2 instance ID as the initial password for RDP/VNC.
- Minimal installation: Only the GUI Desktop and Mozilla Firefox are preinstalled - no bloatware.
Watch our video tutorials to get started with Ubuntu with GUI:
- Connect to Ubuntu with GUI via RDP from Windows
- Connect to Ubuntu with GUI via RDP from Mac
- Transfer files between your PC and Ubuntu with GUI
- Transfer files between your Mac and Ubuntu with GUI
For further assistance, contact our expert cloud team via email at support@silverlining.cloud or through live chat on our website . Detailed documentation for this image is available here: https://www.silverlining.cloud/docs/aws/ubuntu-gui .
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Highlights
- A lightweight image for Ubuntu 26.04, featuring only the GUI Desktop and Mozilla Firefox to keep the virtual machine as clean and efficient as possible.
- Easily connect to the Xfce desktop environment using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) or Virtual Network Computing (VNC).
- Configured and supported by the SilverLining.Cloud team. Contact us via live chat on our website or email us at support@silverlining.cloud
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
|---|---|
t3.medium Recommended | $0.015 |
t2.micro | $0.01 |
t3.micro | $0.01 |
trn2.3xlarge | $0.031 |
u-3tb1.56xlarge | $0.06 |
m8id.32xlarge | $0.054 |
dl1.24xlarge | $0.051 |
p3.2xlarge | $0.027 |
x1e.16xlarge | $0.047 |
g3.16xlarge | $0.047 |
Dimensions summary
You pay by the hour for the EC2 instance type you run this Ubuntu desktop image on. Each dimension maps to one AWS instance type, and the hourly rate reflects that instance's size and hardware class. Options range from small burstable instances to large memory-, compute-, storage-, and GPU-optimized types, plus bare-metal variants. Larger instances with more CPUs, memory, or accelerators carry higher hourly rates. You choose the instance that fits your workload; billing scales with hours used and the type selected. No upfront cost or long-term contract applies.
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Each dimension maps to one AWS EC2 instance type running this Ubuntu 26.04 desktop image. The hourly rate covers software use on that instance for each hour it runs. You get an Xfce desktop environment preconfigured on the selected instance size and hardware class.
The software meters running hours only. A fully stopped instance does not accrue hourly software charges. You may still pay underlying AWS storage fees for the volume while the instance is stopped, but the image itself bills only for time the instance runs.
This uses a consumption-based model. You pay per hour of compute with no upfront cost, no monthly minimum, and no long-term contract. Charges appear as native line items on your monthly AWS invoice, and you stop paying software charges when you stop running the instance.
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Version release notes
Fixed a critical out-of-bounds write vulnerability (CVE-2026-32746) in the telnetd LINEMODE SLC suboption handler by adding buffer size validation.
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Usage instructions
Click here for detailed usage instructions with tutorials, screenshots, and troubleshooting tips.
Default Credentials for GUI connection:
- Username: ubuntu
- Computer Name: Public IPv4 address of your EC2 instance (e.g., 35.173.131.168)
- Password: Instance ID of your EC2 instance (e.g., i-0ed22c98429479e1c)
Connect with RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol):
- Launch your RDP client software on your local machine.
- Connect using the public IP address of your instance, on port 3389.
- When prompted, enter the username (ubuntu) and the password (your Instance ID). When connecting with Windows Remote Desktop Connection, go to "More Options" and select "Allow me to save credentials." This is the only way the app will prompt you to enter a password.
Connect with VNC (Virtual Network Computing):
- Launch your VNC client on your local machine.
- Connect using the public IP address of your instance, on port 5901.
- When prompted, enter the password (your Instance ID).
We keep software installations to a minimum, and no sensitive data is stored on the virtual machine instance. If you encounter any issues or have additional questions, please refer to our documentation or reach out to our support team.
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Customer reviews
reviewer2858142
Securely managing cloud admin tools has streamlined setup and still needs better clipboard support
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
Review from a verified AWS customer
What is our primary use case?
I use the product for securely managing our cloud infrastructure and running internal admin tools via a visual interface.
How has it helped my organization?
It has saved us tons of time configuring Linux desktops from scratch.
What is most valuable?
The product provides super easy RDP access and includes zero bloatware.
What needs improvement?
There should be better copy and paste support out of the box, and it would be beneficial to add Chrome.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the product for a couple of weeks now.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previously, I used just the standard Ubuntu server. I got tired of installing the GUI manually.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The setup cost is of great value since it just rolls into our normal AWS bill.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I looked at AWS Workspaces but found it too pricey.
What other advice do I have?
It is a really solid image, and the documentation on how to connect was super helpful.
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)