Ubuntu Server 23.10

How to Install and Configure VNC Server on Ubuntu 23.10

To install and configure VNC Server on Ubuntu 23.10, follow the steps below:

Step 1 : Update your system, run the following command:

sudo apt update

Step 2 : Install the XFCE desktop environment and its goodies:

sudo apt install xfce4 xfce4-goodies

Step 3 : Install TightVNC Server:

sudo apt install tightvncserver

Step 4 : Set up a VNC password:

tightvncserver

The command will prompt you to enter a password. Choose "No" when asked, "Would you like to enter a view-only password?". Enter your desired password for VNC access.

Step 5 : Stop the VNC server to make configuration changes:

vncserver -kill :1

Step 6 : Create and edit the configuration file using Nano:

nano ~/.vnc/xstartup

Add the following lines:

#!/bin/bash


xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
startxfce4 &

Step 7 : Set appropriate permissions:

chmod +x ~/.vnc/xstartup

Step 8 : Start the VNC server again:

tightvncserver

Step 9 : Connect to your VNC server using a VNC client.

- Open your VNC client on your local machine. Enter the IP address of your server followed by the port number (default VNC port is 5901)

- If you have not set up encryption for the VNC connection, you may encounter a warning about an unencrypted connection

- Enter the password and proceed.

- After successful authentication, you should be connected to the XFCE desktop environment on your Ubuntu server.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured a VNC server on your Ubuntu 23.10 system, allowing remote desktop access.