How to Set Up a VNC Server on Ubuntu 20.04

Are you looking for a way to access your Ubuntu 20.04 desktop remotely and securely? If so, you're in the right place. Enabling VNC (Virtual Network Computing) on Ubuntu can be a bit tricky, but don't worry, we've got you covered.

One common issue people encounter is that most tutorials assume you're running the server version of Ubuntu instead of the desktop version. But fear not, because this article will guide you through the process step by step.

Initial Setup

The first thing you need to do is install x11vnc on your Ubuntu 20.04 system. You can do this by running the following command: `sudo apt-get install x11vnc`.

Once installed, you'll need to start the service and enable it to run continuously. To do this, create a new file in the `/etc/systemd/system` directory called `x11vnc.service`. Then, copy and paste the following configuration into the file:

```

'Unit'

Description=x11vnc Server

After=network.target syslog.target

'Service'

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

Restart=always

'Install'

WantedBy=multi-user.target

```

Make sure to replace `yourPassword` with the password you want to use for your VNC server.

Enabling VNC

Now that we have our x11vnc service set up, let's enable it. Run the following command: `sudo systemctl enable x11vnc`.

Next, restart your system to apply the changes: `sudo reboot`.

Accessing Your VNC Server

Once you've restarted your system, you should be able to access your VNC server using any VNC viewer. Simply connect to `localhost:5900` (or the IP address of your Raspberry Pi) and enter the password you set earlier.

That's it! You should now be able to access your Ubuntu 20.04 desktop remotely and securely using VNC.

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