
You have many options when it comes to which VNC server and desktop environment you choose. Step 1 - Installing the Desktop Environment and VNC Serverīy default, an Ubuntu 22.04 server does not come with a graphical desktop environment or a VNC server installed, so you’ll begin by installing those.
On Linux, you can choose from many options, including vinagre, krdc, RealVNC, or TightVNC. On macOS, you can use the built-in Screen Sharing program, or can use a cross-platform app like RealVNC. On Windows, you can use TightVNC, RealVNC, or UltraVNC. The VNC client you use must support connections over SSH tunnels: A local computer with a VNC client installed. To set this up, follow our initial server setup guide for Ubuntu 22.04.
One Ubuntu 22.04 server with a non-root administrative user and a firewall configured with UFW. Then, you’ll use a VNC client program on your local machine to interact with your server through a graphical desktop environment. In this guide, you’ll set up a VNC server with TightVNC on an Ubuntu 22.04 server and connect to it securely through an SSH tunnel. It makes managing files, software, and settings on a remote server easier for users who are not yet comfortable with the command line. Virtual Network Computing, or VNC, is a connection system that allows you to use your keyboard and mouse to interact with a graphical desktop environment on a remote server.