VNC is a system that allows you to remotely control another computer. It allows you to relay your mouse and keyboard inputs as if you were physically sitting in front of the system, when in fact you could be on the other side of the world.
In this guide, we will go over the steps to setup a VNC server on your Ubuntu 20.04 system. When we’re done, you’ll be able to access your system remotely from anywhere, provided that your client system and the VNC server have an internet connection.
In this tutorial you will learn:
- How to install and configure TightVNC Server
- How to install and configure XFCE desktop manager
- How to connect to our VNC server with TightVNC Viewer
- How to tunnel VNC connections through SSH
- How to manage multiple VNC desktops with a Systemd script