Reliable remote desktop software for macOS
Access and operate all your Mac devices from your tablet, PC or phone.
Create without limits
Move fast with our lightweight solution that’s quick to download, fast to install and doesn’t cost you in valuable disk space or put a drain on power usage.
Collaborate remotely
Whether you need to offer support, access on-premise equipment, or want a way to collaborate on the next big project, VNC Connect makes it possible with a reliable, quality connection.
Connect across platforms
Do more with multi-platform support that lets you access devices running Windows, Linux and Raspberry Pi. Use our VNC Viewer app (iOS and Android) to access your desktop whilst on the go.
Fast, secure & reliable remote desktop software for macOS
Free from frustration
Feel as though you’re there at your devices with a responsive connection and exceptional image quality.
Tailored user permissions
Ensure the right people have the right level of access with an easy-to-configure setup and granular permissions controls.
Centralized control
Simplify admin by managing permissions with policy templates that can then be distributed to remote devices.
Power productivity
Get more done with built-in support for two-way file transfer, remote printing, real-time chat, and screen recording.
Backwards compatibility
In addition to macOS Monterey, VNC Connect also supports older versions (up to OS X Yosemite), helping you extend the life and value of your IT estate.
Optimized performance
Auto-optimization algorithms ensure you get a reliable connection, even in low-bandwidth, high-latency environments.
“RealVNC remote access software allows us to assist editors and animators experiencing IT problems, without needing to leave our desks.”
Paul Reeves
Production Engineer
Secure by design
Offer secure remote access at scale throughout 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 all releases since OS X Yosemite). View this Help page for more detail.
You can download VNC Server here. It’s the software to install on every computer you want to control.
You can download VNC Viewer here. It’s what you install on every desktop computer you want to control from. If you’re looking to control computers from a mobile device, search ‘RealVNC’ in the iOS App Store or Android Play Store.
When using Device Access on either Professional or Enterprise subscriptions, you can have as many concurrent sessions as you like. With Instant Support, concurrent sessions are capped per technician and vary depending on your subscription level – up to 3 concurrent sessions on Professional subscriptions and up to 10 concurrent sessions on Enterprise subscriptions.
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- Improve service levels for your helpdesk and support teams
- Support flexible working environments for employees
