X11 Forwarding for GUI Applications

X11 forwarding allows you to use GUI based applications by forwarding the display to your local machine. If you are utilizing a graphical application, you will need to utilize one of the solutions below, or a similar solution.

See more info about connecting via SSH here.

X11 Forwarding on Linux/MacOS

xQuartz is most commonly used on Linux based systems.

You will be able to simply connect via SSH in xQuartz, but it’s important to remember the -X flag when connecting as this is what enables X11 forwarding.

X11 Forwarding on Windows

MobaXterm is a commonly used Windows solution for X11 forwarding.

You will be able to simply connect via SSH in MobaXterm, but it’s important to remember the -X flag when connecting as this is what enables X11 forwarding.

Other Solutions:

Other solutions for the above operating systems exist! You may want to do additional research to find the best fit for you.