How to Install a VNC Server on Ubuntu 18.04 Desktop

Installing a Virtual Network Computing (VNC) server on your Ubuntu 18.04 desktop provides an alternative way to access your system without relying solely on Secure Shell (SSH). With VNC, you can view and interact with your desktop remotely, making it an excellent choice for users who want to access their Raspberry Pi or other Linux-based systems from a distance.

VNC is a protocol designed specifically for remote access, allowing one device to control another over a network. Unlike the Remote Desktop Protocol used by Windows, VNC is lightweight and works well even on slow networks.

To set up a VNC server on your Ubuntu 18.04 desktop, you'll need to install TigerVNC, a popular and fast VNC Server package. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing and configuring VNC on your system.

### Creating a VNC Server Instance

To create a new VNC server instance, run the following command:

```

vncserver

```

This command will launch a default server instance with port 5901, which is referred to as 'display port' or ':1'. You can run this command multiple times to create additional instances, each on different ports. For example, running the command again would create an instance called ':2' on port 5902.

### Configuring the VNC Server

When you first ran the `vncserver` command, it created a startup script that you'll need to configure. This script is located in the `/home/pi/.vnc/xstartup` file. You can use this file to specify your preferred desktop environment and other settings.

In this tutorial, we'll show you how to configure your VNC server to use the XFCE desktop environment.

### Configuring the View-Only Password

If you want to allow others to view your screen but not interact with it, you can set up a view-only password. This option is useful for situations where you want to demonstrate something on your system without allowing others to make changes.

When prompted to login with a view-only password, select 'yes' to enable this feature.

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In this tutorial, we've covered the basics of installing and configuring a VNC server on Ubuntu 18.04 desktop. With these steps, you can access your system remotely using a secure tunnel. This is an excellent way to simplify computing for users who are new to working with servers.

* Prerequisites: Create a machine with Ubuntu 18.04 and install the necessary software.

* CloudSigma allows you to access VNC straight after creating the server.

* VNC (Virtual Network Computing) is a protocol designed specifically for remote access, allowing one device to control another over a network.

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