Connecting to VNC Using SSH
VNC (Virtual Network Computing) allows you to remotely access another computer’s desktop without requiring that you actually be physically in front of the machine. Using VNC, you can use your own keyboard and mouse to control the remote computer’s mouse and keyboard, effectively acting as if you were sitting in front of the remote computer directly. Although VNC might not be as secure as using an actual VPN, it can still help provide a layer of security to protect your data, especially if you do not need an always-on connection between two networks.
What is SSH?
SSH is a secure protocol that allows you to connect to a remote computer. It encrypts all traffic between the two computers, making it difficult for anyone to eavesdrop on the connection. Additionally, SSH can be used to authenticate users, preventing unauthorized access to your computer.
To connect to a VNC server using SSH, you’ll need to have an SSH client installed on your computer. There are many different SSH clients available, but we recommend using PuTTY. Once you’ve downloaded and opened PuTTY, fill in the hostname of the server you want to connect to and click Open. You will then see a window like this:
In this window, type in vnc as the username and enter your password when prompted. When done correctly, you should see something like this:
Now press Open and start typing commands!
Common Tools for Connecting
In order to connect to a VNC server using SSH, you will need a few tools. First, you will need an SSH client. This is a program that will allow you to connect to a remote server. There are many different SSH clients available, but we recommend using PuTTY. Second, you will need the IP address of the VNC server that you want to connect to. This can be found in the control panel of the server. Lastly, you will need the port number of the VNC server. You can find this by looking at the control panel for the server.
A list of things you will need: An SSH Client (PuTTY), The IP Address of the VNC Server, and The Port Number of the VNC Server. Now all you have to do is open up your SSH Client and enter all three pieces of information into it and then click Connect! That’s it!
Setting Up on Linux
If you’re using Linux, you can connect to a VNC server using SSH. First, you’ll need to install a VNC client on your computer. Then, open a terminal window and type in the following command: ssh -L 5901:localhost:5901 user@remote_host. This will forward port 5901 on your local machine to port 5901 on the remote host. Finally, open your VNC client and connect to localhost:5901.
You should now be able to use VNC to access the remote desktop of your home computer! The only downside is that if you want to disconnect from VNC at any time, you’ll have to close out the session manually on both machines.
Configuring Your Client/Server on Windows 10
If you’re using Windows 10, you can configure your client and server for Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) or Virtual Network Computing (VNC). Here’s how to set up an RDP connection on a Windows 10 machine:
Open Settings. Click System > Display. Scroll down and click the Multiple displays option under Show these items. You’ll see two checkboxes: Extend these displays and Duplicate these displays. Click the Extend these displays checkbox so that it is checked. Now click the box next to each monitor you want to connect with this PC.
Conclusion
In conclusion, connecting to VNC using SSH is a great way to secure your connection and ensure that your data is safe. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily connect to your VNC server and begin working remotely. Thanks for reading! If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave them below. If you enjoyed this post, please share it with your friends on social media or bookmark it for later!
