Staffcounter

StaffCounter on Ubuntu 24 in Xorg mode

Ubuntu 24.04 uses Wayland by default, but this display server is incompatible with Staffcounter.

To continue using Staffcounter, switch to Xorg (X11).

On the login screen:


What to do if you see a black screen:

  1. Switch to the console:
    • Press Ctrl + Alt + F3.
  2. Enter your login and password.
  3. Execute the following commands:
    sudo dpkg-reconfigure gdm3
    sudo reboot
    
  4. After rebooting, try logging in again, and selecting “Ubuntu on Xorg”.

After these steps, your system should boot normally, and you’ll be able to use the Staffcounter agent on Xorg without issues.