Introduction

In computing, Virtual Network Computing (VNC) is a graphical desktop sharing system that uses the Remote Frame Buffer protocol (RFB) to remotely control another computer. It transmits the keyboard and mouse events from one computer to another, relaying the graphical screen updates back in the other direction, over a network.

1. Connecting to VNC server

Open your local VNC client, which will vary depending on your operating system.

On Windows, you can use:

UltraVNC
​TightVNC
​TigerVNC

On OS X, you can use the built-in Screen Sharing app or access this app through Safari. In Safari, you can enter

For your VNC Server address, enter

VNC password and vnc user password is the same as your root user provided in “Login details”

2. Password changing

If you want to change a randomly generated password to your own you need to go to:

Applications -> System Tools -> Terminal

Execute command:

You will be asked to enter and reenter the new password. Password can not be longer than 8 symbols.

3. Adding new user

Connect to the server via SSH with rootand execute commands below:

You will be asked to enter and reenter the password for your new user.

Now we need to configure “/etc/sysconfig/vncservers” file:

Change line:

into

And add the line:

Save and exit ( Ctrl + O, Ctrl + X).

Now we need to add a password for connection via VNC for our new user. Log in as our new user and add a password:

Go back to root:

Restart VNC service:

For your new user, VNC Server address is: