Remote desktop software for Linux
The secure way to access and operate a Linux device from your desktop, tablet or mobile.
Fast, secure & reliable remote desktop software for Linux
Support for major Linux distributions
VNC Connect supports Ubuntu, Red Hat, CentOS and SUSE.
Maximize your IT stack with Virtual Mode
Accomplish more from a single Linux device with Virtual Mode. Multiple users can create their own unique sessions via virtual desktops, where they can work without disturbing one other.
Connect across platforms
Do more with multi-platform support that lets you access devices running Windows, Mac, and Raspberry Pi, as well as mobile devices. Use our VNC Viewer app (iOS and Android) to access your desktop whilst on the go.
Get more done with VNC Connect on Linux
Optimized performance
Even in environments with low-bandwidth and high-latency, VNC Connect offers a reliable connection by automatically optimizing for your network bandwidth.
Tailored user permissions
Set everyone up for success whilst ensuring the right people have the right level of access. VNC Connect makes it easy to configure setup to best fit team needs with granular controls.
Easy-to-administer access
Keep admin simple by managing permissions by policy templates and distributing remotely to devices, saving you considerable time and effort.
Power productivity
Packed with helpful tools like two-way file transfer, remote printing, and in-session chat, VNC Connect helps you get more done using remote access.
Backwards compatibility
VNC Connect also supports older versions of Ubuntu, Red Hat and CentOS, giving you flexibility and helping to extend the life of your IT estate.
Free from frustration
Use your remote devices as though you were actually in front of them, with a responsive connection and exceptional image quality.
“ We use RealVNC software daily and because of it we are able to resolve 95% of IT issues directly from where we are. ”
Wayne Murray
IT Helpdesk Supervisor
Secure by design
Offer secure remote access at scale across your organization with confidence. VNC Connect features enterprise-grade security that protects against external threats, while a suite of admin tools gives you complete control of access across all devices.
Security is at the core of our solution – by design, we treat every connection as though it originated in a hostile environment. To safeguard against unsolicited access, an incoming connection must always be authorized from the end-user device on the Server side. And to ensure total privacy, sessions are always end-to-end encrypted at up to 256-bit AES.
Trusted by leading IT teams worldwide
BIOTRONIK increases efficiency and customer support with RealVNC Connect
"We can use RealVNC to have a direct connection to the programming device and even take over the control of the device to … have a direct look without any interpretations. It's very easy to establish and a very big help to supporting our customers there and, of course, increasing patient safety."
– Jan Iden, Medical Engineer
REJI
"The fact that RealVNC Connect is compatible with a wide range of operating systems is important for our future growth. With RealVNC Connect, we can monitor a digital sign running on Android, or customer kiosks that have a Windows-based OS. Having the flexibility to work with any system makes it much easier for us to say ‘yes’ to any potential customer."
- Frank Yoder, CEO
Qtrac
“We immediately realized the user interface was much better for us, and much more user friendly for the help desk team. Pretty soon we said, ‘Let's just switch everything to RealVNC.’”
Aleks Nikolovski
100.3 FM
“Being able to operate in two markets is really important for our business. VNC Connect allows us to do this without needing to constantly drive between Timaru to Oamaru. This is a game changer for us.”
James Valentine
MiPi Support
"RealVNC® makes it really easy for me, from virtually anywhere, to use my phone or tablet to look into and fix a problem should something arise."
Matt Ireland, Founder
Massage Robotics
“At Massage Robotics we don’t write programs that simply tell the robots to go from one point to the next. We create algorithms fed by databases that allow our robots to devise new routines. With hundreds of lines of code in each robot, and thousands more lines based in the cloud, RealVNC is a game changing solution for us.”
Frequently asked questions
Didn’t find the answer you were after? Check out our Help Center for more FAQs, technical docs and how-to guides.
VNC Connect (VNC Viewer and VNC Server) offers support for Ubuntu, Red Hat, CentOS, and SUSE. View this Help page for more detail.
Depending on subscription, you can remotely configure VNC Connect (VNC Viewer and VNC Server) using policy templates and then provision target computers. Learn more here.
Yes, it is. Depending on subscription, you can install VNC Server and supporting programs on a central computer and enable users to run programs from target computers. Learn more here.
Let’s talk
Get in touch today to discuss how we can help with your remote access needs:
- Empower your organization with secure, remote access.
- Improve service levels for your helpdesk and support teams
- Support flexible working environments for employees