To do this, (if your using a router) you need to ensure that port 5900 is open for the local IP of the Linux machine. Note that you can also connect using the internet broadcasted IP address. If all goes well, you should be remotely connected to your Ubuntu Linux. Now simply type the IP address of the Linux box you wish to connect to and click OK
How to use VNC Viewer from Linux for Ubuntu Remote Control. However, if you are using a router, you will need to ensure that port 5900 is open for the local IP of the Linux box. If all goes well, you should now have Ubuntu Remote access from Windows. Next, in the VNC Viewer Authentication window, enter your remote access Password and click OK
Here we will use VNC Viewer to access an Ubuntu Remote Desktop from Windows.ĭownload VNC Viewer and install the program (Free version works fine). If you will be connecting from a Linux client, go to section B.
Next, move to the Windows machine you will be remotely accessing Ubuntu from. You will find your Ubuntu Local IP address listed next to the IPv4 Address. To find your local IP address on Ubuntu, go to the Settings Window, vnc://Ubuntu.localĬlick X to close the Window.