Linux remote desktop into local session?

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Hi,
is there a remote desktop solution for linux that can login into current local session?
Basically something like anydesk. I did try xRDP but the issue is that it open a new session. You can configure a fix port so it always uses the same session… how ever, that only works for remote connection, I cant seem to be abel to log into a current local session.

The software also need to have a client for Mac and Windows, as thos machines are mostly used to connect to the Linux workstation.

Thanks!

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Something that is like Remote Desktop?

There are several, like x2go or Remmina that should work.

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They can login into a current local session?

x2go I didnt hear about, will check it out… but Remmina I thought cant do that… but maybe I understood it wrong.

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Here’s some info for x2go: doc:usage:desktop-sharing [X2Go - everywhere@home]

It’s been a long time since I’ve done it, but I thought it was added to Remmina? I don’t remember though.

Tom at Lawrence Systems has some x2go videos that might be a helpful:

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I forget how it’s done, but in order to not spawn another session, you have to do certain settings. I don’t remember if xvnc server allows you to get into a local session. But if you are using GNOME Shell, you have a built-in VNC server which should allow you to take control of your screen, as long as you are not using the Wayland session.