Once configured, Your output will be similar to the one below: New 'X' desktop is Example:1Ĭreating default startup script /home/example/.vnc/xstartup Starting applications specified in /home/example/.vnc/xstartup Log file is /home/example/.vnc/Example:1.logġ represents the display port number, and it's incremented on the service port, instead of 5900, it becomes 5901, representing your account port.

Would you like to enter a view-only password (y/n)? n You will require a password to access your desktops. Also, select n when prompted to enter a view-only password since this would limit you from controlling the remote server. Install Tiger VNC by running the following command: $ sudo apt install tigervnc-common tigervnc-standalone-serverĬonfigure VNC with an access password for your account, then create the initial configuration files directory by running the following command: $ vncserverĮnter a strong password to keep your server secure. For this article, install Tiger VNC because it's secure and actively maintained. Similar to Gnome, several VNC variants are available in Debian repositories. Install necessary Gnome fonts: $ sudo apt install xfonts-100dpi xfonts-100dpi-transcoded xfonts-75dpi xfonts-75dpi-transcoded xfonts-base This tutorial explains how to install the Gnome environment. Install a VNC client on your Local Computerĭepending on your graphical environment flavor, there are several variants like Xfce and KDE, among others to choose from.

In this article, you will learn how to install, configure and secure VNC on Debian 11 using Tight VNC.

VNC makes software installation, file management, and server setup easy since it offers a straightforward point-and-click graphical user interface (GUI). Virtual Network Computing (VNC) is a connection system that allows you to use your local computer, mouse, and keyboard to control a remote server running a graphical desktop environment.

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