How to Install and Configure VNC Server on Fedora 40

To install VNC Server on Fedora 40, follow the steps below.

Step 1 : Update System Packages

sudo dnf update

Step 2 : Install XFCE Desktop Environment

sudo dnf install @xfce-desktop-environment

Step 3 : Install TigerVNC Server

sudo dnf install tigervnc-server

Step 4 : Set up VNC Password

vncpasswd

Step 5 : Create a Configuration File

nano ~/.vnc/xstartup

- Add the following lines to the file:

#!/bin/bash

xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
startxfce4 &

Step 6 : Change Permissions

chmod +x ~/.vnc/xstartup

Step 7 : Start the VNC Server

vncserver :1 -geometry 1280x720 -depth 24

Step 8 : Configure Firewall (if necessary)

sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=5901/tcp
sudo firewall-cmd --reload

Step 9 : Connect to Your VNC Server

- If you encounter an "unencrypted connection" warning, proceed anyway.

Step 10 : Enter your VNC password.

Step 11 : You should now have access to your XFCE desktop environment.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured VNC Server on Fedora 40.