{"id":12952,"date":"2022-07-29T14:24:12","date_gmt":"2022-07-29T14:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=12952"},"modified":"2026-04-13T10:44:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T09:44:17","slug":"how-to-change-vnc-password","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-change-vnc-password\/","title":{"rendered":"How to change your VNC password"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12952\" class=\"elementor elementor-12952\" data-elementor-post-type=\"blog\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-47bd042c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"47bd042c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-15797642\" data-id=\"15797642\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c274b28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c274b28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">Remote access gives you powerful control over any machine from anywhere in the world. With that power comes the need to protect your connections with strong, secure passwords. If you manage IT infrastructure, provide remote support, or require access to your home computer from the office, you need to keep your RealVNC passwords secure.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">A common question we get is: <\/span><em><span data-color=\"transparent\">how to change VNC password?<\/span><\/em><span data-color=\"transparent\"> The answer depends on which password you need to change. RealVNC uses two separate authentication systems by design. This way, even if one credential is compromised, your remote computers stay protected.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">With data breaches on the rise and human error behind a lot of security incidents, you can&#8217;t afford to make a mistake with your passwords. Let&#8217;s clear up everything you need to know about RealVNC passwords and the best way to manage them.<\/span><\/p><h2><span data-color=\"transparent\">The Two RealVNC Passwords Explained<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">RealVNC Connect has two distinct password systems. This separation is intentional and adds an extra layer of security to your remote access setup. Here&#8217;s what you need to know about each one.<\/span><\/p><h3><span data-color=\"transparent\">RealVNC Account Password<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Your RealVNC account password is the credential you use to sign into RealVNC Connect across all your devices. Once configured, you enter this password when you:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Sign into RealVNC Viewer<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Manage your subscription at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/manage.realvnc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">manage.realvnc.com<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Apply your subscription to RealVNC Server<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">This password, combined with your email address, controls access to your RealVNC account and subscription.<\/span><\/p><h3><span data-color=\"transparent\">RealVNC Server Password<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">The VNC Server password is what you enter when you actually connect to a remote computer with RealVNC Viewer. This is separate from your account password and lives on each remote machine.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">By default, RealVNC Server uses system authentication. This means you use the same username and password you normally use to log into that computer. However, you can also set up a separate VNC Password if you prefer.<\/span><\/p><h3><span data-color=\"transparent\">Why Are They Separate?<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">This dual-password approach is a security feature by design. If someone gains access to your RealVNC account credentials, they still can&#8217;t connect to your remote computers without the separate server authentication. This layered security keeps your devices protected even if one credential is breached.<\/span><\/p><h2><span data-color=\"transparent\">How to Change Your RealVNC Account Password<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">You can change your RealVNC account password through the online portal. It&#8217;s straightforward \u2013 just follow these steps:<\/span><\/p><ol><li><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Go to the Reset your password page at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/manage.realvnc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">manage.realvnc.com<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-183221db elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"183221db\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-21613056\" data-id=\"21613056\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4562d677 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4562d677\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"494\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-to-change-your-VNC-password-account.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12963\" alt=\"How to change your VNC password account\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-to-change-your-VNC-password-account.png 494w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-to-change-your-VNC-password-account-300x197.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 494px) 100vw, 494px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6d619609 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6d619609\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7fd8c9bb\" data-id=\"7fd8c9bb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1196664f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1196664f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol start=\"2\" data-pm-slice=\"3 3 []\"><li><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Write the email address linked to your RealVNC account<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Click the Next button<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Check your email for a password reset link from RealVNC<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Click the link and follow the instructions to start setting your new password<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Important: <\/span><\/strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">The reset link only works for a limited time. If it expires, just request a new one. You must have access to the registered email address to complete this process.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">If you&#8217;re unable to find the password reset email, check your spam or junk folder. You may also need to add <\/span><a href=\"mailto:no-reply@realvnc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">no-reply@realvnc.com<\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\"> to your safe senders list.<\/span><\/p><h2><span data-color=\"transparent\">How to Change Your VNC Server Password<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">The process for changing your server password depends on which authentication method you use. RealVNC does not manage this password centrally, so you must change it on the remote machine itself.<\/span><\/p><h3><span data-color=\"transparent\">System Authentication (Default)<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">System authentication is the default method. It uses your computer&#8217;s existing login credentials. To change this password:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Windows: <\/span><\/strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Go to Settings &gt; Accounts &gt; Sign-in options, or press Ctrl+Alt+Delete and select &#8216;Change a password&#8217;<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Mac: <\/span><\/strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Go to System Preferences &gt; Users &amp; Groups, select your user, and click &#8216;Change Password&#8217;<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Linux: <\/span><\/strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Run the passwd command in terminal or use your distribution&#8217;s user settings<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Domain accounts: <\/span><\/strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Contact your IT administrator to reset your domain password<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3><span data-color=\"transparent\">VNC Password<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">If you&#8217;ve set up RealVNC Server to use a separate VNC Password instead of system authentication, you need administrator access to the remote computer to change it.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">To change an existing VNC Password:<\/span><\/strong><\/p><ol><li><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">On the remote computer, find the RealVNC Server icon in the system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac\/Linux)<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8787169 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8787169\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-017d1e4\" data-id=\"017d1e4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6b2add elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b6b2add\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"277\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/realvnc-server-icon-system-tray.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-84422\" alt=\"RealVNC Server icon in the system tray\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/realvnc-server-icon-system-tray.webp 277w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/realvnc-server-icon-system-tray-255x300.webp 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 277px) 100vw, 277px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5da6f92 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5da6f92\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c6b33b3\" data-id=\"c6b33b3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca09a30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca09a30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol start=\"2\" data-pm-slice=\"3 3 []\"><li><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Right-click the icon and select &#8216;Open&#8217;<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">In the RealVNC Server dialog, click &#8216;Change password&#8217;<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b1f75fe elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b1f75fe\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e5c0c73\" data-id=\"e5c0c73\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45a8d84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"45a8d84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"776\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/realvnc-server-change-password.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-84423\" alt=\"Change password link in the RealVNC Server dialog box\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/realvnc-server-change-password.webp 776w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/realvnc-server-change-password-300x178.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/realvnc-server-change-password-768x455.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 776px) 100vw, 776px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-aba6793 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"aba6793\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c93900d\" data-id=\"c93900d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eaf1ced elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eaf1ced\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol start=\"4\" data-pm-slice=\"3 3 []\"><li><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Enter and confirm your new password<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Click OK to save<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">To set up VNC Password authentication:<\/span><\/strong><\/p><ol><li><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Right-click the RealVNC Server icon and select &#8216;Options&#8217;<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Click &#8216;Yes&#8217; on the UAC prompt (Windows) or enter administrator credentials (Mac\/Linux)<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Go to the Security tab<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Change the Authentication dropdown to &#8216;VNC Password&#8217;<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-248e350 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"248e350\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-57f3853\" data-id=\"57f3853\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21f5631 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"21f5631\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"571\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/realvnc-vnc-password-authentication.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-84424\" alt=\"VNC password authentication option in RealVNC Server\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/realvnc-vnc-password-authentication.webp 571w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/realvnc-vnc-password-authentication-300x127.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fad5c07 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fad5c07\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-92817cc\" data-id=\"92817cc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd26241 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cd26241\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol start=\"5\" data-pm-slice=\"3 3 []\"><li><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Click OK and set your password when prompted<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol><h3><span data-color=\"transparent\">View Only Password and Multiple Users<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Depending on your subscription, you can set up multiple user types with different permission levels. This includes a view-only password for users who need to observe but not control the remote machine:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Standard user <\/span><\/strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">(username: user) \u2013 Full remote control access<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Administrator user <\/span><\/strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">(username: admin) \u2013 Can bypass accept\/reject prompts<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">ViewOnly user <\/span><\/strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">(username: viewonly) \u2013 Can observe but not interact<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">To change passwords for these users, go to Options &gt; Users &amp; Permissions, select the user, and click the Password button.<\/span><\/p><h3><span data-color=\"transparent\">Linux Command Line (vncpasswd)<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">On Linux systems, you can use the vncpasswd utility to set or change VNC passwords from the command line. This is useful for headless servers, scripted deployments, or when you need to work offline without a GUI.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Run these commands in server mode:<\/span><\/strong><\/p><ul><li><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Service Mode: <\/span><\/strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">sudo vncpasswd -service<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">User Mode: <\/span><\/strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">vncpasswd -user<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Virtual Mode: <\/span><\/strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">vncpasswd -virtual<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">You can also pass credentials via stdin for automated scripts. The password is stored in a password file at a specific location depending on your server mode. Passwords must be at least six case-sensitive alphanumeric characters.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Please note: vncpasswd is only required when you use VNC Password authentication. It has no effect if you use system authentication or SSO.<\/span><\/p><h3><span data-color=\"transparent\">Coming from TightVNC or Other VNC Software?<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">If you&#8217;ve used TightVNC or other VNC solutions before, you&#8217;ll find RealVNC works in a similar way. The main difference is that RealVNC Connect offers cloud-based device discovery and more authentication options. Your experience switching over should be smooth, as the core concepts of VNC Server and Viewer remain the same.<\/span><\/p><h2><span data-color=\"transparent\">Available Authentication Methods<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">RealVNC Connect supports multiple authentication methods to fit your security needs:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">System Authentication <\/span><\/strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">\u2013 Uses your computer&#8217;s existing login credentials (default)<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">VNC Password <\/span><\/strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">\u2013 A separate password specific to RealVNC Server<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Single Sign-On (SSO) <\/span><\/strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">\u2013 Authenticate via Kerberos without a password<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Interactive System Authentication <\/span><\/strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">\u2013 Enhanced authentication with PAM modules (Linux\/Mac)<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Multi-Factor Authentication <\/span><\/strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">\u2013 Combine methods with Duo, RADIUS, smartcard, or certificate authentication<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">You can set these options in RealVNC Server&#8217;s Options &gt; Security page. For business environments, we strongly recommend adding multi-factor authentication for maximum protection.<\/span><\/p><h2><span data-color=\"transparent\">Password Security Best Practices<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Strong password habits are essential for protecting your remote access. Here are our top tips:<\/span><\/p><h3><span data-color=\"transparent\">Use a password manager<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Password managers let you generate and store complex, unique passwords for every account. You only need to remember one master password. Popular options include Bitwarden, 1Password, and LastPass. These tools create random, highly secure passwords that attackers can&#8217;t guess, so you won&#8217;t be tempted to use weak, easy-to-remember passwords.<\/span><\/p><h3><span data-color=\"transparent\">Turn on multi-factor authentication (2FA)<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Even if your password is compromised, MFA provides an additional barrier. We strongly recommend you turn on 2-step verification for your RealVNC account and set up MFA for RealVNC Server connections where possible. Once enabled, the risk of a security breach drops significantly, with Microsoft reporting it can stop up to 99.99% of unauthorized login attempts. You can use any TOTP app, such as Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, or Authy.<\/span><\/p><h3><span data-color=\"transparent\">Use unique passwords<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Never reuse passwords across different accounts. Most importantly, make sure your RealVNC account password is different from your RealVNC Server passwords. This keeps the security benefit of the dual-password system intact.<\/span><\/p><h3><span data-color=\"transparent\">Create strong passwords<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">A strong password should be at least 8 characters (longer is better) and include a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Consider a memorable phrase that&#8217;s easy for you to remember but hard for others to guess.<\/span><\/p><h3><span data-color=\"transparent\">Never share passwords<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Password sharing is one of the most common causes of security breaches. If multiple people need access to a remote computer, set up individual user accounts instead of sharing credentials.<\/span><\/p><h2><span data-color=\"transparent\">RealVNC&#8217;s Commitment to Security<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">At RealVNC, security is our core principle. All RealVNC Connect sessions use end-to-end encryption with AES-GCM 128 or 256-bit, so your data stays protected in transit. Our protocol includes Perfect Forward Secrecy, which means that even if encryption keys were somehow compromised in the future, past sessions can&#8217;t be decrypted.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">We don&#8217;t just claim it. Our software goes through regular independent security audits by Cure53, a respected cybersecurity consultancy. We share these audit results publicly so you can verify our security claims yourself.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Our engineering team follows a Security Development Lifecycle, and we use software composition analysis to find and fix vulnerabilities in third-party components. Security is an ongoing commitment, not a one-time achievement.<\/span><\/p><h2><span data-color=\"transparent\">Keep Your Remote Access Secure<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Managing your RealVNC passwords well is a critical part of secure remote access. Remember to keep your account and server passwords separate, turn on multi-factor authentication wherever possible, and follow password best practices.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">If you need more help with password management or security setup, visit the RealVNC Help Center or contact our support team. Your security is our priority.<\/span><\/p><h2><span data-color=\"transparent\">Useful Resources<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Here are some helpful links to learn more about RealVNC passwords and security:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">How do I reset my password? <\/span><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/help.realvnc.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360003490991-How-do-I-reset-my-password\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">https:\/\/help.realvnc.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360003490991-How-do-I-reset-my-password<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Setting up VNC Password: <\/span><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/help.realvnc.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/7921930974237-Setting-up-VNC-Password\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">https:\/\/help.realvnc.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/7921930974237-Setting-up-VNC-Password<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">vncpasswd man page (Linux): <\/span><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/help.realvnc.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360002313698-vncpasswd-man-page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">https:\/\/help.realvnc.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360002313698-vncpasswd-man-page<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Set up 2-step verification for your RealVNC account: <\/span><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/help.realvnc.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360003110878-How-do-I-set-up-2-step-verification-for-my-RealVNC-account\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">https:\/\/help.realvnc.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360003110878-How-do-I-set-up-2-step-verification-for-my-RealVNC-account<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Introduction to Multi-Factor Authentication: <\/span><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/help.realvnc.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360002250077-Introduction-to-Multi-Factor-Authentication\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">https:\/\/help.realvnc.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360002250077-Introduction-to-Multi-Factor-Authentication<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Create and use a secure password: <\/span><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/help.realvnc.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/12458733353501-Creating-and-using-a-secure-password\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">https:\/\/help.realvnc.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/12458733353501-Creating-and-using-a-secure-password<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Set up RealVNC Connect for maximum security: <\/span><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/help.realvnc.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360002253278-Setting-up-VNC-Connect-for-Maximum-Security\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">https:\/\/help.realvnc.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360002253278-Setting-up-VNC-Connect-for-Maximum-Security<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">RealVNC Security and Privacy: <\/span><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/connect\/security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/connect\/security\/<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that some of the questions we get asked the most are about passwords? 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