{"id":77249,"date":"2025-09-06T17:41:33","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T17:41:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=77249"},"modified":"2026-04-13T10:45:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T09:45:13","slug":"how-to-install-vnc-server-on-ubuntu-and-benefit-from-remotely-controlling-your-linux-machine","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-install-vnc-server-on-ubuntu-and-benefit-from-remotely-controlling-your-linux-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install VNC Server on Ubuntu and Benefit from Remotely Controlling Your Linux Machine"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"77249\" class=\"elementor elementor-77249\" data-elementor-post-type=\"blog\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a4b6378 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a4b6378\" 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-c0dcea1\" data-id=\"c0dcea1\" 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-002b163 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"002b163\" 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 1 []\"><em>This article applies to RealVNC Connect through version 8.<\/em><\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-77255\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/desktop-connecting-to-remote-access-ubuntu-server.png\" alt=\"desktop connecting to remote access ubuntu server\" width=\"1752\" height=\"980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/desktop-connecting-to-remote-access-ubuntu-server.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/desktop-connecting-to-remote-access-ubuntu-server-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/desktop-connecting-to-remote-access-ubuntu-server-1024x573.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/desktop-connecting-to-remote-access-ubuntu-server-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/desktop-connecting-to-remote-access-ubuntu-server-1536x859.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1752px) 100vw, 1752px\" \/><\/p><p>Ubuntu is one of the most popular Linux distributions, making it a reliable choice for remote access with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/connect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RealVNC Connect<\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\">. Unlike traditional virtual network computing (VNC) servers and setups, RealVNC Connect provides a simpler, cloud-connected way to securely and easily access your Ubuntu desktop remotely, even if you&#8217;re new to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/discover\/remote-desktop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">remote access<\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">As the number of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/discover\/remote-work-from-home-access\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">remote workers<\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\"> continues to rise, an Ubuntu VNC server can help you unlock the benefits of remote server access<\/span>, particularly through proper security configuration <span data-color=\"transparent\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Ubuntu is currently one of the most popular Linux distributions available, and with RealVNC Connect, you can simply and securely use any machine running the Ubuntu distribution remotely. An Ubuntu VNC server is also a great tool, especially if you&#8217;re constantly working on or supporting several devices<\/span> with a VNC client installed <span data-color=\"transparent\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Establishing remote connections is simple and secure with RealVNC Connect. Here&#8217;s a step-by-step guide to installing and configuring RealVNC Connect on your Ubuntu device, both for the device you want to control and the device you want to connect from.<\/span><\/p><h2><span data-color=\"transparent\">Set up RealVNC Connect on the device you want to control<\/span><\/h2><h3><span data-color=\"transparent\">1. Download the RealVNC Connect setup app<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Go to the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/connect\/download\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"> <u>downloads page<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\"> and select<\/span><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\"> RealVNC Connect for Linux<\/span><\/strong><span data-color=\"transparent\"> from the list. Click the <\/span><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Download for Linux<\/span><\/strong><span data-color=\"transparent\"> button and save the installer to your downloads folder.<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-77260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RealVNC-connect-download-v8-screen.png\" alt=\"RealVNC connect download v8 screen\" width=\"2450\" height=\"1610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RealVNC-connect-download-v8-screen.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RealVNC-connect-download-v8-screen-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RealVNC-connect-download-v8-screen-1024x673.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RealVNC-connect-download-v8-screen-768x505.png 768w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RealVNC-connect-download-v8-screen-1536x1009.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RealVNC-connect-download-v8-screen-2048x1346.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2450px) 100vw, 2450px\" \/><\/p><h3><span data-color=\"transparent\">2. Install the app<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Extract the installer, then double-click the RealVNC Connect application icon to start the installation. Click the <\/span><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Accept and Install<\/span><\/strong><span data-color=\"transparent\"> button and follow the prompts.<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-77265\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RealVNC-Connect-Setup.png\" alt=\"RealVNC Connect Setup\" width=\"1356\" height=\"1316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RealVNC-Connect-Setup.png 1356w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RealVNC-Connect-Setup-300x291.png 300w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RealVNC-Connect-Setup-1024x994.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RealVNC-Connect-Setup-768x745.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1356px) 100vw, 1356px\" \/><\/p><h3><span data-color=\"transparent\">3. Choose your account option<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Once the download and installation process are complete, choose one of these options:<\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-77270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RealVNC-Connect-start-free-trial-screen.png\" alt=\"RealVNC Connect start free trial screen\" width=\"1330\" height=\"1312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RealVNC-Connect-start-free-trial-screen.png 1330w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RealVNC-Connect-start-free-trial-screen-300x296.png 300w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RealVNC-Connect-start-free-trial-screen-1024x1010.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RealVNC-Connect-start-free-trial-screen-768x758.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1330px) 100vw, 1330px\" \/><\/p><ul><li><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Start my free trial: <\/span><\/strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">If you are new to RealVNC Connect and do not already have an account or subscription, get started with a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/connect\/download\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"> <u>free 14-day trial<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\">.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Sign in to continue:<\/span><\/strong><span data-color=\"transparent\"> If you are an existing RealVNC Connect user and want to set up this device with your existing account\/subscription.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Your web browser will open automatically. Follow the on-screen prompts, then click <\/span><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Open<\/span><\/strong><span data-color=\"transparent\"> to return to the RealVNC Connect Setup app.<\/span><\/p><h1>Starting a Trial<\/h1><p>If you are signing up for a free trial, click <strong>Start my free trial.<\/strong><\/p><p>Your web browser will open, provide the information requested and click <strong>Get Started Now<\/strong>.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-77275\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RealVNC-Connect-create-account.png\" alt=\"RealVNC Connect create account\" width=\"972\" height=\"714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RealVNC-Connect-create-account.png 972w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RealVNC-Connect-create-account-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RealVNC-Connect-create-account-768x564.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 972px) 100vw, 972px\" \/><\/p><p>You will be prompted to navigate back to the Setup app. Click the <strong>Open<\/strong> button.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-77280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/open-setup.png\" alt=\"open setup\" width=\"834\" height=\"724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/open-setup.png 834w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/open-setup-300x260.png 300w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/open-setup-768x667.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 834px) 100vw, 834px\" \/><\/p><p>In the RealVNC Connect application, choose the authentication option for your device. The options are:<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>VNC Device Password<\/strong><br \/>Enter your own password or choose to generate a secure password. Whatever option you choose, make sure you remember or make a note of the password selected on current step \u2013 if you go further down the setup flow you will not be able to return and see it again and will need to reset it in case you lose or forget the password.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>UNIX password<\/strong><br \/>Choose this option to authenticate to the remote computer using the username and password of an account (local or domain) of the remote computer. For more information see <a href=\"https:\/\/help.realvnc.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360004013351\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What username and password do I enter when I&#8217;m trying to connect to RealVNC Server?<\/a><\/p><p><em>Note: If you select UNIX Password during setup, you need to ensure that the users you want to be able to connect remotely have been given permission (by default,only members of the Administrators group are able to connect). <\/em>To add other users, see <a href=\"https:\/\/help.realvnc.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360002253618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Managing Users and Session Permissions for RealVNC Server<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Once you have chosen how you want to authenticate, click the <strong>Launch<\/strong> button.\u00a0When you sign in to the application for the first time the system will guide you through a tutorial flow.\u00a0<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-77285\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RealVNC-Connect-dashboard.png\" alt=\"RealVNC Connect dashboard\" width=\"1138\" height=\"646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RealVNC-Connect-dashboard.png 1138w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RealVNC-Connect-dashboard-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RealVNC-Connect-dashboard-1024x581.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RealVNC-Connect-dashboard-768x436.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1138px) 100vw, 1138px\" \/><\/p><h2><span data-color=\"transparent\">Set up RealVNC Connect on the device you&#8217;re connecting from<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Follow the same steps as above. You will see your remote computer(s) appear automatically in your dashboard.<\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-77290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/devices-scaled.png\" alt=\"devices\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/devices-scaled.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/devices-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/devices-1024x602.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/devices-768x452.png 768w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/devices-1536x904.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/devices-2048x1205.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p><h2><span data-color=\"transparent\">Connecting to a device<\/span><\/h2><p>To connect to a device, double click it or click <strong>Connect<\/strong> in the &#8220;&#8230;&#8221; menu.<\/p><p>If your subscription supports direct connections, enter the hostname or IP address of the device you want to connect to.<\/p><h3>Verifying the connection identity<\/h3><p>When a connection is started, a new window will open and present you with an Identity check screen that you can use to verify you are connecting to the correct device.\u00a0<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-77295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/verify-trust-device.png\" alt=\"verify trust device\" width=\"1270\" height=\"722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/verify-trust-device.png 1270w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/verify-trust-device-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/verify-trust-device-1024x582.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/verify-trust-device-768x437.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1270px) 100vw, 1270px\" \/><\/p><p>The catchphrase displayed on the Identity check screen should be the same as on the device which you are trying to connect to. Selecting the <strong>I trust this device, do not warn me again<\/strong> checkbox will prevent this screen showing on future connections to this device.\u00a0<\/p><p>If the catchphrase and signature are saved and subsequently change, you will be presented with a warning. Ensure the identity of the device you are connecting to before proceeding.<\/p><p><em>For reference, the catchphrase and signature of devices can be viewed and optionally recorded by expanding the Identity check section of the <\/em><strong><em>My Device<\/em><\/strong><em> screen of devices you are connecting to remotely. This should be done before initiating a remote session to this device.<\/em><\/p><p>Click <strong>Next step<\/strong> to proceed.<\/p><h2>Authenticating<\/h2><p>In the Authentication screen enter the credentials to log in to the remote device.<\/p><p>If you selected VNC Password when installing RealVNC Connect on the remote device, enter the password you chose in the setup process.<\/p><p>If you selected Windows password, enter the username and password of a valid user account that has been granted permissions to connect. Click <strong>Continue<\/strong> to proceed.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-77300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/authentication.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1273\" height=\"721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/authentication.png 1273w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/authentication-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/authentication-1024x580.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/authentication-768x435.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1273px) 100vw, 1273px\" \/><\/p><p>For overview of the session user interface and toolbar see the Connection session toolbar section of <a href=\"https:\/\/help.realvnc.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/25743972924573\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The RealVNC Connect v8 User Interface<\/a><\/p><h2><span data-color=\"transparent\">Further information<\/span><\/h2><h3><span data-color=\"transparent\">Permissions<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">If you selected Unix Password during setup, you need to ensure that the users you want to connect remotely have been given permission (by default, only Administrators are able to connect).<\/span><\/p><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">To add other users, see<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.realvnc.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360002253618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"> <u>Managing users and session permissions for RealVNC Server<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\">. Failure to do this may result in not being able to connect to your computer remotely.<\/span><\/p><h3><span data-color=\"transparent\">Subscribing to RealVNC Connect<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">If you want to keep using RealVNC Connect after your trial expires, see<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.realvnc.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360014804531\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"> <u>How do I subscribe to RealVNC Connect?<\/u><\/span><\/a><\/p><h3><span data-color=\"transparent\">Inviting people to your team<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">To allow others to access your computers remotely, see<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.realvnc.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360004933471-How-do-I-invite-people-in-to-my-team-to-share-remote-access\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"> <u>How do I invite people in to my team to share remote access?<\/u><\/span><\/a><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-77305\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/invite-people.png\" alt=\"invite people\" width=\"480\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/invite-people.png 480w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/invite-people-300x291.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/p><h3><span data-color=\"transparent\">Scripting deployment and start-up<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">More advanced instructions for getting started with Linux can be found here:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.realvnc.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360002253818\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"> <u>Scripting Deployment and Start-up on Linux<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\">.<\/span><\/p><h2>Overview of common navigation options and controls<\/h2><h3>Sidebar<\/h3><p>The <strong>Sidebar<\/strong> gives you access to the features of RealVNC Connect v8.<\/p><p>It can be collapsed or expanded for better control of the amount of the content displayed on the main screen.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-77310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sidebar.png\" alt=\"sidebar\" width=\"168\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sidebar.png 168w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sidebar-140x300.png 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-77320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sidebar-closed-1.png\" alt=\"sidebar open\" width=\"276\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sidebar-closed-1.png 276w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sidebar-closed-1-233x300.png 233w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px\" \/><\/p><h3>Account Settings<\/h3><p>In Account settings you can navigate to RealVNC Portal or sign out of the RealVNC Connect application<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-77325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/portal.png\" alt=\"portal\" width=\"506\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/portal.png 506w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/portal-300x241.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><\/p><h3>Notifications<\/h3><p>Notifications icon displays active notifications<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-77330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/notifications.png\" alt=\"notifications\" width=\"299\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/notifications.png 299w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/notifications-276x300.png 276w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 299px) 100vw, 299px\" \/><\/p><h3>Home Page<\/h3><p>The Home page provides insights into RealVNC Connect features, quick navigation options, and new features overview<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-77335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/home-dashboard.png\" alt=\"home dashboard\" width=\"1106\" height=\"622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/home-dashboard.png 1106w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/home-dashboard-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/home-dashboard-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/home-dashboard-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1106px) 100vw, 1106px\" \/><\/p><h2>Overview of main features<\/h2><p>The <strong>Devices<\/strong> section presents the list of devices joined to your team that you can connect to.<br \/>You can switch between list and grid views, search for device or select filtering options.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-77340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/main-features.png\" alt=\"main features\" width=\"1600\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/main-features.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/main-features-300x97.png 300w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/main-features-1024x330.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/main-features-768x247.png 768w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/main-features-1536x494.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-77345\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/main-features-part-2.png\" alt=\"main features\" width=\"1600\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/main-features-part-2.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/main-features-part-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/main-features-part-2-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/main-features-part-2-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/main-features-part-2-1536x867.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p><p>Select a remote device and initiate an outbound connection to it. See <a href=\"https:\/\/realvnc.zendesk.com\/knowledge\/editor\/01JP013SK7VTS1XP1CBV8827F9\/en-us?brand_id=360000341932\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Device Access Connections in v8<\/a><\/p><h3>Connection session toolbar<\/h3><p>Once the connection is established you can interact with the remote device with the help of the toolbar.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-77350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sessions-toolbar.png\" alt=\"sessions toolbar\" width=\"1516\" height=\"692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sessions-toolbar.png 1516w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sessions-toolbar-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sessions-toolbar-1024x467.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sessions-toolbar-768x351.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1516px) 100vw, 1516px\" \/><\/p><p>The toolbar is pinned to the top of the window by default. If unpinned, the toolbar will be displayed as an icon which can be moved around the screen icon as you like. Click on the toolbar icon to access the toolbar options.<\/p><p>You can unpin it and move around the toolbar icon as you like.\u00a0<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-77355\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tool-bar-icon-moves.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1508\" height=\"652\" \/><\/p><p>The toolbar provides the following options to control your connection session:<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>Enter \/ exit full screen mode<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Scaling options<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Mute \/ Unmute sound from remote device<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Choose monitor<\/strong>, only available when you connect to a device with more than 1 monitor &#8211; see <a href=\"https:\/\/help.realvnc.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360006483577\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Working with multiple monitors in RealVNC Connect<\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>File transfer<\/strong> to exchange files between your local and remote devices, see <a href=\"https:\/\/realvnc.zendesk.com\/knowledge\/editor\/01JP05PX6JCAXGM4M9QA83NS0V\/en-us?brand_id=360000341932\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Transferring Files Between My Device and a Remote Device in v8<\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Send Ctrl+Alt+Del<\/strong> to open a menu for accessing security options, managing unresponsive programs through Task Manager, or performing other administrative tasks on the remote device<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Chat<\/strong> to exchange messages with user of the remote device, see <a href=\"https:\/\/realvnc.zendesk.com\/knowledge\/editor\/01JP05TZD0PEHBQ4R35E6MM5A3\/en-us?brand_id=360000341932\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Communicating Using Chat in v8<\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Screen recording<\/strong> to record a video of the connection session, see <a href=\"https:\/\/realvnc.zendesk.com\/knowledge\/editor\/01JP087A95T0Z6145KQTVJC6C8\/en-us?brand_id=360000341932\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Session recording in v8<\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Disconnect<\/strong> to terminate current connection session<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Reboot<\/strong> to reboot the remote device (connection will be automatically restored once remote device reboots)<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>About this session<\/strong> displays information on your current remote access session. You may be asked for this information if you contact RealVNC Support. Click the <strong>Save As<\/strong> button to save the displayed information to a text file.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2>Settings menus<\/h2><p>The Settings menus allows you to manage RealVNC outbound and inbound connectivity settings, view application information, view account settings and diagnostic information.<\/p><h3>Outbound Connection Settings<\/h3><p>Refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/help.realvnc.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360002254618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RealVNC Viewer Parameter Reference<\/a> as the parameters are similar to the RealVNC Viewer settings of previous versions.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-77360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/outbound-connection-settings.png\" alt=\"outbound connection settings\" width=\"1106\" height=\"724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/outbound-connection-settings.png 1106w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/outbound-connection-settings-300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/outbound-connection-settings-1024x670.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/outbound-connection-settings-768x503.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1106px) 100vw, 1106px\" \/><\/p><h3>Inbound connection settings<\/h3><p>Refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/help.realvnc.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360002251297\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RealVNC Server Parameter Reference<\/a> as the parameters are similar to the RealVNC Server settings of previous version<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-77365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/inbound-connection-settings.png\" alt=\"inbound connection settings\" width=\"1106\" height=\"751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/inbound-connection-settings.png 1106w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/inbound-connection-settings-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/inbound-connection-settings-1024x695.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/inbound-connection-settings-768x521.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1106px) 100vw, 1106px\" \/><\/p><h2><span data-color=\"transparent\">Benefits of using Ubuntu remote access<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">The open-source Linux distribution Ubuntu is reportedly used in the tech stacks of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/stackshare.io\/ubuntu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"> <u>over 10,000<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\"> companies worldwide and by individual users. It&#8217;s no surprise that many users of this operating system would want to enjoy the benefits of remote access.<\/span><\/p><h3><span data-color=\"transparent\">Accessibility<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Ubuntu users can access their system remotely from anywhere in the world, install it, and configure it on nearly any device, as long as they have an internet connection.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">This grants them the flexibility to access files, applications, and gnome desktop environments without being physically in front of their Ubuntu system. This can increase workplace productivity and employee satisfaction by giving workers more control over their schedule and workplace.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">An Ubuntu secure remote desktop environment can be accessed from devices such as laptops, tablets, or smartphones. This flexibility is increased by RealVNC Connect&#8217;s cross-platform compatibility with Windows, MacOS, other Linux operating systems, and more.<\/span><\/p><h3><span data-color=\"transparent\">Support<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">With Ubuntu remote access, you can share your screen or provide remote assistance to colleagues, friends, or family members.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">This provides the technical support for collaboration essential in remote working environments. It also simplifies troubleshooting and allows for efficient support of individuals who may be experiencing technical issues on their Ubuntu systems.<\/span><\/p><h3><span data-color=\"transparent\">Reduced costs<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Because remote access allows technicians to diagnose and fix issues without being in the same physical space as the respective Ubuntu machine, it can reduce costs associated with hardware maintenance.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Remote access can also support managing multiple systems from one central location. As this is more efficient than maintaining individual physical machines, it&#8217;s another way that Ubuntu remote access can save you money.<\/span><\/p><h2><span data-color=\"transparent\">Why Choose RealVNC Connect for Ubuntu remote access?<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">RealVNC Connect is designed to make remote access as seamless as possible, even in challenging network environments.<\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-77370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/comparison-chart-ubuntu.webp\" alt=\"comparison chart ubuntu\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/comparison-chart-ubuntu.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/comparison-chart-ubuntu-300x218.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/comparison-chart-ubuntu-1024x742.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/comparison-chart-ubuntu-768x557.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/comparison-chart-ubuntu-1536x1114.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Here&#8217;s what sets RealVNC Connect apart for Ubuntu users:<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Optimized performance<\/span><\/strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">: RealVNC Connect automatically adjusts for network conditions, delivering a responsive connection and high image quality, even on low-bandwidth or slower internet connections.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Tailored user permissions<\/span><\/strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">: Keep your data secure by setting up permission levels based on user needs. With RealVNC&#8217;s granular controls, you can ensure only the right people have access.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Easy-to-administer access<\/span><\/strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">: Streamline remote device management with policy templates and remote distribution, which saves significant time for IT administrators.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Productivity tools<\/span><\/strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">: RealVNC Connect offers two-way file transfer, remote printing, and in-session chat, helping you work effectively from anywhere.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Backward compatibility<\/span><\/strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">: RealVNC Connect supports older versions of Ubuntu and other distributions, maximizing flexibility and extending the lifespan of your devices.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Encryption capabilities: <\/strong>RealVNC Connect ensures robust security through its industry-standard AES-256 encryption, providing end-to-end protection for every remote VNC session.<\/p><p><strong>Secure cloud brokering: <\/strong>Unlike traditional VNC setups, RealVNC Connect is designed to work in a hostile environment. Our cloud brokering service is fully end-to-end encrypted without SSH tunneling, so your data is secure even when your technicians are accessing remote machines.<\/p><p><strong>Supported operating systems:<\/strong> RealVNC Connect supports cross-platform compatibility, making it a versatile choice for various devices and operating systems, including:<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>Windows<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>MacOS<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Linux <\/strong>(including Ubuntu and other distributions)<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>iOS<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Android<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">With RealVNC Connect, you can feel like you&#8217;re right in front of your remote device thanks to its user-friendly and efficient design. Try it with our<\/span><a href=\"\/en\/connect\/download\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"> <u>free 14-day trial<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\"> and experience productivity-enhancing remote access on Ubuntu.<\/span><\/p><h2><span data-color=\"transparent\">Take control of your Ubuntu machine today<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Setting up a VNC server on Ubuntu using RealVNC Connect is a game-changer for anyone looking to remotely access their Linux machine.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Whether you&#8217;re managing an Ubuntu server&#8217;s loopback interface, providing technical support, or simply needing to access files and applications from a different location, RealVNC Connect offers a secure, user-friendly solution that simplifies the process.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">By following this guide, you&#8217;ve learned how to install and configure RealVNC Connect, install a VNC server instance, and establish a secure connection using different tools.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">With RealVNC Connect&#8217;s optimized performance, robust security features (like the VNC password protection), and cross-platform compatibility, you can seamlessly control your Ubuntu devices from any local machine or mobile device.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Key benefits include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Effortless remote desktop access to your Ubuntu machine from anywhere.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Easy management of multiple VNC connections from a central location.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p>Optimized performance for low-bandwidth networks.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Productivity tools like file transfer, remote printing, and in-session chat.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">RealVNC Connect stands out by offering superior performance even on low-bandwidth networks and providing advanced features like file transfer, remote printing, and in-session chat.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Whether you use it for personal projects or enterprise-level management, RealVNC Connect ensures a smooth, secure, and efficient remote access experience.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Ready to take full control of your Ubuntu VNC server?<\/span><a href=\"\/en\/connect\/download\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"> <u>Start your free 14-day trial of RealVNC Connect today<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\"> and experience the future of remote desktop access. Learn how to install VNC server on Ubuntu.<\/span><\/p><h2><span data-color=\"transparent\">FAQs on using RealVNC Connect on Ubuntu<\/span><\/h2><h3><span data-color=\"transparent\">Does Ubuntu have a built-in VNC server?<\/span><\/h3><p>Yes, Ubuntu includes a built-in VNC server known as \u201cDesktop Sharing\u201d or \u201cVino,\u201d which allows users to enable basic remote desktop functionality. However, compared to Ubuntu&#8217;s default option, RealVNC Connect provides significant advantages, including:<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>Cloud connectivity:<\/strong> RealVNC Server uses private cloud connection brokering, enabling secure and seamless connections without the need for complex network configurations or port forwarding.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Enhanced security:<\/strong> RealVNC Server offers AES 256-bit encryption for all remote sessions, ensuring that data remains safe from unauthorized access. Additionally, RealVNC includes two-factor authentication (2FA), providing an extra layer of protection by requiring a secondary verification step during login.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Cross-platform compatibility:<\/strong> While Ubuntu&#8217;s built-in server is limited, RealVNC supports seamless connections across Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and Raspberry Pi devices, making it highly versatile.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Optimized performance:<\/strong> RealVNC dynamically adjusts for network conditions, ensuring high-quality visuals and responsiveness, even on low-bandwidth networks.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Advanced features:<\/strong> RealVNC Server includes productivity tools such as two-way file transfer, remote printing, and in-session chat, which are not available in Vino.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3><span data-color=\"transparent\">Can I connect to Ubuntu RealVNC Server from another OS?<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">You can easily connect to an Ubuntu VNC Server instance from another operating system using RealVNC Connect. Our VNC client software allows remote access between different operating systems and devices.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">As long as you have installed RealVNC Server on the device you want to access and a RealVNC Viewer on the device you want to access it from, you can connect from different operating systems.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Make sure you have network connectivity between the client and the Ubuntu machine.<\/span><\/p><h3><span data-color=\"transparent\">How do I secure Ubuntu RealVNC Server?<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Securing your Ubuntu RealVNC Server helps protect your system and data from unauthorized access. You should always set a strong password to prevent unauthorized access to your VNC Server, and monitoring VNC access can also help alert you to unpermitted connections.<\/span><\/p><p>Add an extra layer of security by requiring a second form of authentication during login, the two-factor authentication (2FA).<\/p><p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Finally, always keep your Ubuntu server system updated. This will ensure you have the latest security patches and updates to protect you from unknown vulnerabilities.<\/span><\/p>\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>This article applies to RealVNC Connect through version 8. Ubuntu is one of the most popular Linux distributions, making it a reliable choice for remote access with RealVNC Connect. 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