VNC Installation Guide

VNC Installation Guide

Introduction

This guide will help you install and configure VNC (Virtual Network Computing) on your system, allowing you to remotely access your desktop environment.

Prerequisites

• A system running a compatible operating system (Linux, Windows, macOS)
• Administrative access to the system
• An internet connection

Step 1: Install VNC Server

On Linux

1. Open a terminal. 2. Update your package manager:

  ```
  sudo apt update
  ```

3. Install the VNC server package:

  ```
  sudo apt install tightvncserver
  ```

On Windows

1. Download the VNC server installer from the official website. 2. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.

On macOS

1. Open the App Store. 2. Search for "VNC Viewer" and install it.

Step 2: Configure VNC Server

1. Start the VNC server:

  ```
  vncserver
  ```

2. Set a password when prompted.

Step 3: Connect to VNC Server

1. Install a VNC viewer on your client machine. 2. Open the VNC viewer and enter the server's IP address and port (default is 5901). 3. Enter the password you set earlier.

Troubleshooting

• Ensure that the VNC server is running.
• Check firewall settings to allow VNC traffic.
• Verify the IP address and port number.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed and configured VNC. You can now access your desktop remotely.

References

• [VNC Official Website](https://www.realvnc.com)
• [VNC Documentation](https://www.realvnc.com/en/connect/docs/)