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Docker Container · Ubuntu 22.04

Ubuntu Desktop in a Container

A complete Ubuntu 22.04 desktop environment with XFCE, accessible through VNC clients or your web browser. No virtual machine required.

Get Started on Docker Hub View on GitHub

docker pull ubuntu-desktop

$ docker run -p 5901:5901 -p 6080:6080 docker-ubuntu-free
→ Ubuntu 22.04 desktop starting...
→ VNC server listening on port 5901
→ noVNC available at http://localhost:6080

Overview

A Complete Ubuntu Desktop Experience

This Docker image provides a complete Ubuntu desktop experience accessible through VNC clients or web browsers. Perfect for remote development, testing, or when you need a Linux desktop environment without a full VM.

Built on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS with the XFCE desktop environment, TigerVNC server, and noVNC web interface, this containerized solution gives you instant access to a fully functional Linux desktop with minimal resource overhead.

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Docker → Container → XFCE Desktop

Key Features

Everything You Need

XFCE Desktop Environment

Lightweight and responsive desktop interface with XFCE4 goodies and Xubuntu icon theme for a polished experience.

apt install xfce4

VNC Access

Connect using any VNC client on port 5901. TigerVNC provides fast, reliable remote desktop performance.

localhost:5901

Web Browser Access

Access your desktop through any web browser on port 6080 via noVNC with WebSockify — no client installation needed.

http://localhost:6080

Firefox Browser

Pre-installed Firefox with Mozilla PPA for the latest updates, ready to browse right out of the box.

firefox

Development Tools

Includes vim, git, curl, wget, and full terminal access — everything you need for development workflows.

vim · git · curl · wget

Ready-to-Use Setup

No authentication required — get started instantly. Ideal for development and testing environments.

no-auth

Tech Stack

Built on Trusted Foundations

Base: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (linux/amd64)
Desktop: XFCE4 with goodies + Xubuntu icon theme
VNC Server: TigerVNC
Web Interface: noVNC with WebSockify
Browser: Firefox (Mozilla PPA)

Access Methods

VNC Client: Connect to localhost:5901
Web Browser: Navigate to http://localhost:6080

⚠️ Security Note

This image runs with no VNC authentication and uses self-signed certificates. Intended for development/testing environments only. Do not expose it to untrusted networks.

Quick Start

Get Up and Running

                    
                    Terminal
                
                    # Build the image

                    docker build -t docker-ubuntu-free .

                    # Run the container

                    docker run -p 5901:5901 -p 6080:6080 docker-ubuntu-free

Run these commands in your terminal to get started. Make sure Docker is installed on your system.

Default Configuration: Resolution 1024×768 · User: root · VNC Port: 5901 · Web Port: 6080

Get the Image on Docker Hub

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