AL2023 Graphical Desktop - Amazon Linux 2023
This documentation is a draft for private preview for regions in the AWS European Sovereign Cloud. Documentation content will continue to evolve. Published: December 31, 2025.

AL2023 Graphical Desktop

Amazon Linux 2023 provides an optional, lightweight, cloud-optimized graphical interface based on GNOME as of release 2023.7. This modern desktop environment delivers enhanced productivity features with built-in tools like Firefox for secure browsing, while maintaining Amazon DCV and VNC support for remote access.

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For more information about installing the graphical desktop environment, see the following documentation: