A VNC server has been included with every edition of Mac OS X, including Mac OS X 10.7 – aka Lion. Let's walk through how to start the server on Lion.
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This article refers to Mac OS X 10.7, aka Lion. Other versions are available on our VNC on Mac OS X page.
VNC is an acronym of Virtual Network Computing. You can use your Mac's free VNC support to remotely connect and control your Mac over a network. You can even control your Mac remotely over the Internet.
In Mac OS X 10.5, aka Tiger, Apple introduced Screen Sharing to the Finder. While Screen Sharing appears to be built on VNC, it uses a more sophisticated authentication process that stops most generic VNC clients connecting.
To start a general VNC server on your Mac you need to click a few check boxes.
Starting the Mac OS X 10.7 VNC Server
- Launch the System Preferences.
- Select the Sharing preferences.
- Enable Screen Sharing within the Service list.
- Click Computer Settings… to show the VNC password setting.
- Enable VNC viewers may control screen with password:.
- Enter a strong password.
- Click OK to save your settings.
Your Mac is now running a VNC server and can be connected to from other computers using the standard VNC port (TCP/IP port 5900). Those connecting will need to use the password you entered in step 6.
The VNC server will start every time you power on your Mac. If you want to stop the VNC server, navigate to the Sharing preferences and disable Screen Sharing.
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VNC Connect (RealVNC)- a free (for home non-commercial use) program for remote access and control of computers running operating systems Windows, Mac OS X, UNIX or Linux. Remote access is performed via Internet or LAN, and possible from another computer or even mobile device. VNC is a valuable tool for remote connection, to share printers, transfer files or chat.
RealVNC, the program consists of two parts – server (VNC Connect) and the client (VNC Viewer). VNC Connect is installed on the computer which should be controlled and a VNC Viewer runs on the workstation one or more.
Main features VNC Connect:
RealVNC, the program consists of two parts – server (VNC Connect) and the client (VNC Viewer). VNC Connect is installed on the computer which should be controlled and a VNC Viewer runs on the workstation one or more.
Main features VNC Connect:
- Operating system support – Windows, Mac OS X, UNIX, Linux.
- Access from any PC.
- Access from mobile devices based on Android and iOS.
- Access from the web application.
- VNC authentication.
- Desktop control on your local network or over the Internet.
- Convenient address book.
- Free manage up to five computers at the same time
Let’s see how it looks like on my Android tablet
Installation latest version into Linux Mint:
1. Register an account on the official website RealVNC
2. Activate your free subscription (but you can also choose a paid subscription)
3. Download DEB package from download page
4. Install at least the server package
5. Once installed, open a terminal window and run the following commands:
Installation latest version into Linux Mint:
1. Register an account on the official website RealVNC
2. Activate your free subscription (but you can also choose a paid subscription)
3. Download DEB package from download page
4. Install at least the server package
5. Once installed, open a terminal window and run the following commands:
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sudo systemctl enable vncserver-x11-serviced
6. Right-click the VNC Server icon in the notification area, select ‘Licensing…’ and sign in with the email address and password you’re using for the RealVNC account portal.
7. On VNC Viewer, sign in with the same email address and password. The list of computers on your account will appear in your team. To access them, double-click the appropriate icon. There’s no requirement to enter an IP address or hostname.
NOTE that Linux Mint is not a supported distro for VNC and may not function as expected. But on my computer everything works perfectly.
As you can see, nothing complicated, for me, this program is now a MUST-HAVE!
May the Force be with you,
Good Luck!!!
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7. On VNC Viewer, sign in with the same email address and password. The list of computers on your account will appear in your team. To access them, double-click the appropriate icon. There’s no requirement to enter an IP address or hostname.
NOTE that Linux Mint is not a supported distro for VNC and may not function as expected. But on my computer everything works perfectly.
As you can see, nothing complicated, for me, this program is now a MUST-HAVE!
May the Force be with you,
Good Luck!!!
realvnc.com
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