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[GH-ISSUE #1706] screens work when configured horizontally but not vertically #1262

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opened 2026-05-05 07:40:01 -06:00 by gitea-mirror · 1 comment

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2026-05-05 07:40:01 -06:00

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Originally created by @haley183 on GitHub (Jun 29, 2022).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/1706

What happened?

I have an Ubuntu desktop (server) and windows laptop (client). The desktop monitor is physically above the laptop, however the mouse doesn't move across screens when I have it setup in the matching configuration. I also tried the laptop above the desktop with no luck.

When I move the configuration to have the laptop next to the desktop (either right or left), the mouse moves across screens.

While it works, it's not ideal since the laptop can only be placed below the desktop screen physically. Any ideas on how to fix this where my mouse will move across screens vertically?

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v2.4.0

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Linux, Windows

What OS versions are you using?

Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
Windows 11

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Originally created by @haley183 on GitHub (Jun 29, 2022). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/1706 ### What happened? I have an Ubuntu desktop (server) and windows laptop (client). The desktop monitor is physically above the laptop, however the mouse doesn't move across screens when I have it setup in the matching configuration. I also tried the laptop above the desktop with no luck. ![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/108426176/176503603-bc798c1d-3232-4b37-b4be-6b2e314e7490.png) When I move the configuration to have the laptop next to the desktop (either right or left), the mouse moves across screens. ![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/108426176/176503833-eb13dcf3-0dc3-43ab-82f3-c6f1ce48ad10.png) While it works, it's not ideal since the laptop can only be placed below the desktop screen physically. Any ideas on how to fix this where my mouse will move across screens vertically? ### Version v2.4.0 ### Git commit hash (if applicable) _No response_ ### If applicable, where did you install Barrier from? _No response_ ### What OSes are you seeing the problem on? (Check all that apply) Linux, Windows ### What OS versions are you using? Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Windows 11 ### Relevant log output _No response_ ### Any other information _No response_

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:40:03 -06:00

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@JayRugMan commented on GitHub (Aug 19, 2022):

I have a similar issue where I can only set the client above the server.

Server: Windows 10 Enterprise - Main laptop is in between two connecting monitors (one on each side)
Client: Linux Mint 20.3 - Sits below the windows 3-screen setup.

The logs show they connect just fine and it will work if I put the client above the server in the "Server Configuration," but not when I put it below, to, as mentioned by OP, match configuration with physical position.

This is very annoying and hindering this software's usability.

@JayRugMan commented on GitHub (Aug 19, 2022): I have a similar issue where I can only set the client _above_ the server. Server: Windows 10 Enterprise - Main laptop is in between two connecting monitors (one on each side) Client: Linux Mint 20.3 - Sits below the windows 3-screen setup. The logs show they connect just fine and it will work if I put the client above the server in the "Server Configuration," but not when I put it below, to, as mentioned by OP, match configuration with physical position. This is very annoying and hindering this software's usability.

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