How to Install and Configure VNC on Ubuntu 18.04

How to Install and Configure VNC on Ubuntu 18.04

How to Install and Configure VNC on Ubuntu 18.04

Virtual Network Computing (VNC) is a popular remote desktop sharing system that allows users to remotely access and control their desktop from another computer or device. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps of installing and configuring VNC on Ubuntu 18.04.

Step 1: Update Your System

The first step is to update your Ubuntu 18.04 system by running the following command in the terminal:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install VNC Server

Next, you need to install the VNC server on your Ubuntu system by running the following command:

sudo apt install tightvncserver

Step 3: Start VNC Server and Set Password

To start the VNC server, run the following command:

vncserver

You will be prompted to set a password for the VNC server. Choose a strong password and remember it as you will need it to connect to the server remotely.

Step 4: Configure VNC Server

You can configure the VNC server by editing the .vnc/xstartup file using a text editor. For example:

nano ~/.vnc/xstartup

Replace the contents of the file with the following:

#!/bin/bash
xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
startxfce4 &

This will start the Xfce desktop environment when you connect to the VNC server. If you prefer a different desktop environment, you can replace startxfce4 with the appropriate command.

Step 5: Restart VNC Server

After making changes to the .vnc/xstartup file, you need to restart the VNC server by running the following command:

vncserver -kill :1
vncserver

Step 6: Connect to VNC Server

Now you are ready to connect to the VNC server from a remote computer or device. You will need a VNC client application, such as RealVNC or TightVNC, to connect to the server.

Enter the IP address or hostname of the Ubuntu system in the VNC client application and connect to the server. You will be prompted to enter the password you set earlier in Step 3.

Conclusion

By following these simple steps, you can install and configure VNC

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