How to Install Remmina on Fedora Linux

Jumping between Windows RDP hosts, Linux SSH systems, and VM consoles gets messy fast. Remmina keeps those sessions in one place, and to install Remmina on Fedora you can use the distro package path or a sandboxed build.

Remmina is available directly in Fedora’s default repositories, so most users can stay on the DNF path and get updates through normal system upgrades. A second method is included for users who want sandboxing or newer upstream builds, followed by plugin setup, troubleshooting, and clean removal.

Install Remmina on Fedora Linux

Choose a Remmina Installation Method on Fedora

Use this quick comparison table to pick the best installation path for your Fedora setup.

Method	Channel	Version Flow	Updates	Best For
DNF	Fedora repositories	Fedora package stream	Via sudo dnf upgrade --refresh	Most users who want distro-integrated updates
Flatpak	Flathub	Flathub stable stream, often newer	Via sudo flatpak update	Users who prefer sandboxing and faster upstream releases

Recommendation: start with DNF unless you specifically need the newest Flatpak build.

Method 1: Install Remmina on Fedora with DNF

Refresh package metadata first so you install against current Fedora repositories.

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Commands below use sudo when root privileges are required. If your account does not have sudo access yet, follow our guide to add a user to sudoers on Fedora.

Install the main Remmina package:

sudo dnf install -y remmina

The -y flag auto-confirms prompts. Remove it if you want to review the transaction details before installation continues.

For dedicated kiosk or login-session workflows, you can also install the optional GNOME session package:

sudo dnf install -y remmina-gnome-session

Verify the package is installed:

rpm -q remmina

remmina-1.4.41-1.fc43.x86_64

Install Optional Remmina Plugins on Fedora

The base package already includes common plugins, but you can add extras for specific workflows:

• remmina-plugins-secret for GNOME Keyring credential storage
• remmina-plugins-kwallet for KDE Wallet credential storage
• remmina-plugins-spice for SPICE virtual machine sessions
• remmina-plugins-www for embedded web content
• remmina-plugins-x2go for X2Go session support

Install the plugin set you need. Example:

sudo dnf install -y remmina-plugins-secret remmina-plugins-spice remmina-plugins-x2go

Method 2: Install Remmina on Fedora from Flathub (Flatpak)

Fedora Workstation already includes Flatpak. On Fedora Server or minimal installations, install it first:

sudo dnf install -y flatpak

Add Flathub as a system remote:

sudo flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo

Verify remotes before installing Remmina:

flatpak remotes

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flathub system

Install Remmina from Flathub:

sudo flatpak install -y flathub org.remmina.Remmina

Verify the Flatpak installation details:

flatpak info org.remmina.Remmina | grep -E '^Version:|^Installation:'

The grep -E filter trims the output to only the lines you care about. For additional filtering patterns, see our grep command guide.

Version: 1.4.43
Installation: system

Launch Remmina on Fedora Linux

Launch Remmina from Terminal

Use the command that matches your installation method:

remmina

flatpak run org.remmina.Remmina

Launch Remmina from Fedora Activities

Both methods add a desktop launcher automatically.

1. Open Activities.
2. Search for Remmina.
3. Select the Remmina icon to start the client.

Manage Remmina on Fedora Linux

Update Remmina on Fedora

Run the update command for your chosen installation method:

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

sudo flatpak update

Remove Remmina from Fedora

For DNF installations, remove the base package set:

sudo dnf remove remmina remmina-gnome-session

DNF also removes dependent Remmina plugin packages that were installed with it.

For Flatpak installations:

The --delete-data flag permanently removes saved profiles, credentials, and preferences from ~/.var/app/org.remmina.Remmina/. Back up that directory first if you need to keep your connection data.

sudo flatpak uninstall --delete-data org.remmina.Remmina

Optional cleanup for unused Flatpak runtimes:

sudo flatpak uninstall --unused

Troubleshoot Remmina on Fedora Linux

Remmina Does Not Launch on Fedora

If Remmina is installed but does not open, check both package state and runtime output for your installation method.

# DNF method
rpm -q remmina
remmina --version

# Flatpak method
flatpak info org.remmina.Remmina | grep -E '^Version:|^Installation:'
flatpak run org.remmina.Remmina --version

remmina-1.4.41-1.fc43.x86_64
Version: 1.4.43
Installation: system
org.remmina.Remmina - 1.4.43 (git 7be0cf234)

If you run launch commands over SSH without an active graphical session, GTK can throw display errors and Remmina will not open. Launch it from the local desktop session in Activities, or connect to the machine with a graphical remote session first.

Remmina Command Not Found After DNF Installation

If the shell cannot find Remmina after installation, plugin or base package installation may have failed during a previous transaction.

bash: remmina: command not found

Reinstall the package and core protocol plugins, then verify:

sudo dnf install -y remmina remmina-plugins-rdp remmina-plugins-vnc
rpm -q remmina remmina-plugins-rdp remmina-plugins-vnc

remmina-1.4.41-1.fc43.x86_64
remmina-plugins-rdp-1.4.41-1.fc43.x86_64
remmina-plugins-vnc-1.4.41-1.fc43.x86_64

Flathub Remote Disabled Error During Remmina Flatpak Installation

A disabled Flathub remote causes Flatpak installs to fail even when the remote exists.

error: Unable to load summary from remote flathub: Can't fetch summary from disabled remote 'flathub'

Re-enable Flathub and verify the remote list:

sudo flatpak remote-modify --enable flathub
flatpak remotes

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flathub system

Alternative Remote Desktop Clients Besides Remmina on Fedora Linux

If you need a proprietary remote desktop stack with vendor-managed account workflows, compare the options below before switching from Remmina.

Product	Official Fedora Channel	Update Path	License Model	Best For
TeamViewer	TeamViewer Linux portal publishes Fedora RPM packages for Full Client and Host.	Manual update with new RPM downloads, or repo-based updates when using the repository method.	Proprietary (vendor EULA applies)	Support teams already standardized on TeamViewer workflows
AnyDesk	The AnyDesk RPM repository how-to includes a Fedora repository definition and install path.	Automatic updates through dnf when the RPM repo is configured, or manual RPM refreshes.	Proprietary (vendor terms apply)	Users who want a lightweight client with vendor RPM repository support

For setup steps on Fedora, use these distro-specific guides:

• Install TeamViewer on Fedora
• Install AnyDesk on Fedora

If you want an open-source-first workflow, stay on Remmina and add only the plugins you actually use.

Frequently Asked Questions About Remmina on Fedora

Conclusion

Remmina is now installed and ready on Fedora for RDP, VNC, SSH, and SPICE sessions from one window. For secure remote access, pair it with a hardened network setup using this firewalld on Fedora guide and this SSH on Fedora guide.