How to Set Up a VNC Server on Ubuntu 18.04

Virtual Network Computing (VNC) allows you to remotely control another computer using your keyboard and mouse, making it an essential tool for system administrators and developers. In this tutorial, we will show you how to set up a VNC server on Ubuntu 18.04.

Installing TigerVNC

To install the VNC server on your Ubuntu 18.04 machine, run the following command: `apt install tigervnc-standalone-server tigervnc-common`. This will install TigerVNC, an actively maintained high-performance VNC server.

Setting Up the Initial Configuration and Password

Once installed, you need to create the initial configuration and set up the password for your VNC server. Run the following command: `vncserver` without using `sudo`.

Choosing a Desktop Environment

Each VNC server has its strengths and weaknesses in terms of speed and security. There are several different VNC servers available in Ubuntu repositories, including TightVNC. For this tutorial, we will use TigerVNC with Xfce desktop environment.

To install Xfce on your server, run the following commands: `sudo apt update`, followed by `sudo apt install xfce4 xfce4-goodies xorg dbus-x11 x11-xserver-utils`. Depending on your system, downloading and installing the Xfce packages may take some time.

Starting the VNC Server

Before continuing with this tutorial, make sure you are logged in as a user with sudo privileges. To start the VNC server, run the command: `vncserver`.

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to set up a VNC server on Ubuntu 18.04 using TigerVNC and Xfce desktop environment. With these steps, you can now remotely access your Ubuntu machine using a graphical desktop sharing system.

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