How to Install VNC Server on Ubuntu 20.04

Are you looking for a way to access your Ubuntu 20.04 desktop remotely? One of the best ways to do this is by installing a VNC (Virtual Network Computing) server. In this article, we will guide you through the process of setting up a VNC server on your Ubuntu 20.04 machine.

Step 1: Disable Screen Lock

Before we begin, make sure that your screen lock settings are configured correctly. Go to Settings > Privacy > Screen Lock and disable it, as you won't be able to VNC back in if the screen is locked. Additionally, test logging in from the login screen to ensure everything is working smoothly.

Step 2: Test and Reboot

Once you've completed the previous step, reboot your system to verify that everything is working correctly. You can also check on the status of the service using `systemctl status rvice`. To start the service manually, use `systemctl start rvice`.

Step 3: Configure Systemd Service

To ensure the VNC server starts automatically when you boot your machine, we need to configure the systemd service file. Use `sudo nano /lib/systemd/system/rvice` to open the file in a text editor.

Step 4: Enable and Start the Service

After editing the service file, reload the systemd daemon using `systemctl daemon-reload`. Then, enable the service to start automatically on boot using `systemctl enable rvice`.

Additional Configuration

To ensure that the VNC server starts before other services have been started, we need to add a dependency to the systemd service file. Specifically, we want the service to start after the network.target and syslog.target have been reached.

Here's an example of how you can configure this:

```

'Unit'

Description=x11vnc

After=network.target syslog.target

'Service'

ExecStart=/usr/bin/x11vnc -forever -display :0 -auth guess -passwd password

Restart=always

```

Why Install VNC Server?

Installing a VNC server provides several benefits, including remote access to your desktop via GUI, screen sharing, and the ability to access headless servers or virtual machines.

In this article, we have shown you how to install and configure a VNC server on Ubuntu 20.04. By following these steps, you will be able to access your desktop remotely using a VNC client software.

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