Realvnc server

What's new in this version: New:- RealVNC Server for macOS now supports audio playback when accessed from RealVNC Viewer on Windows, macOS and LinuxImproved:- RealVNC Server’s Information Center now shows a message when it detects the device it is running on is set to sleep automatically, which would prevent users from connecting to it- The hostname of the device is now displayed in the Diagnostics section of RealVNC Server’s Information CenterFixed:- An issue causing copy/paste (clipboard sharing) in RealVNC Viewer/Server to not work reliably has been resolved- When using the Chat feature, chat text no longer shows as light grey during an active connection- An issue causing RealVNC Server in User Mode to crash in rare cases has been resolved- Remote Printing is once again available when running RealVNC Server on macOS Sonoma and later- An issue that caused RealVNC Server to crash when trying to check a CRL over HTTP with RealVNC Server’s Certificate Authentication feature

December 05, 2019 15:51 --> Updated December 18, 2024 17:06 RealVNC software and services support a wide range of platforms, as detailed here: Supported Platforms for RealVNC ConnectRefer to Release Notes for a list of available versions and complete changelog.Support for RealVNC SoftwareDefinitions of support servicesServiceDefinitionProduct SupportSupport provided by RealVNC's product support team where issue can be resolved through existing parameters or features within RealVNC Connect.Critical fixesFixes for critical errors within RealVNC Connect, as defined at the discretion of RealVNC.Security updatesUpdates to RealVNC Connect which are defined, at the discretion of RealVNC, as related to the security of RealVNC Connect.Non-security updatesUpdates which are not related to the security of RealVNC Connect i.e. new features, enhancements of existing features, or non-critical fixes.RealVNC Connect 7VersionSupport services availableCurrent versionProduct SupportCritical fixesSecurity updatesNon-security updatesPrevious 2 minor versions(public releases only)Product SupportOther versionsNoneRealVNC Connect 6VersionSupport services availableStartEndVNC Server 6.11.xVNC Viewer 6.22.xProduct SupportCritical fixesSecurity updates2023-01-312024-01-31VNC Server 6.11.xVNC Viewer 6.22.xProduct Support2024-02-012025-03-31Other versionsNoneN/AN/AOn-Demand AssistVersionSupport services availableCurrent versionProduct SupportCritical fixesSecurity updatesNon-security updatesOther versionsNoneVNC 5.xSupported Operating SystemsWindowsRealVNC software is tested and supported on operating systems supported by Microsoft.For information on the Microsoft Lifecycle for Windows products, click here.To find the support status of your Microsoft operating system, click here.macOSApple does not publish an official policy but RealVNC commits to support VNC Server and VNC Viewer on the current and 2 previous versions of macOS. LinuxUbuntuRealVNC software is supported on LTS releases supported by Canonical.RedHat / CentOSRealVNC software is supported on RedHat Enterprise Linux (and derivatives) supported by the operating system vendor in Full Support or Maintenance Support.SUSE Linux EnterpriseRealVNC software is supported on SUSE Linux Enterprise supported by SUSE.Raspberry Pi OS (previously called Raspbian)RealVNC software is supported on Raspberry Pi OS (previously called Raspbian) releases that are not End-of-Life.Other Linux DistributionsIf you are using a Linux distribution not detailed above, whilst it is likely to work, RealVNC has not tested its software and therefore is unable to provide support.iOS / iPadOSRealVNC supports the current and previous 3 major releases of iOS / iPadOS.AndroidNOTE: We are unable to support Android GO, Android forks (e.g. LineageOS) or rooted phones.

The RealVNC® Server mobile app from RealVNC® lets you securely share your mobile device’s screen with your IT technician or system administrator in just a few taps.================================Protecting yourself from scams and fraudRemote access can be used for scamming and fraudulent activities. Always be careful when asked to share access to your devices, especially if you weren't expecting a connection request. Ensure you never share sensitive information or grant access to someone if you are not completely certain they are who they claim to be.If you are unsure, contact the organization offering support to confirm the request is genuine.================================RealVNC Server requires the user initiating the connection to have a RealVNC Connect account and to be using RealVNC Viewer on a desktop or mobile device.There are two ways to start a remote session:• ON-DEMAND ASSIST lets you set up a session in a flash using a secure one-time code that’s unique to your session. This option is available on RealVNC Connect Professional and Enterprise Instant Support plans.• DEVICE ACCESS lets IT teams pre-license a managed mobile device against their RealVNC Connect account. A session can be started without a session code, but the device holder still needs to authenticate the session. This option is available only on RealVNC Connect Enterprise Device Access plans.Key Features• Privacy with end-to-end encryption on all remote sessions.• Fast, effortless connections using RealVNC’s secure cloud service.• Protection from unwanted access with end-user connection approval.• Free, paid and trial RealVNC Connect subscriptions available.Need support?Email us from the app or get in touch at help.realvnc.com.Follow us on:Twitter (@RealVNC)Facebook (facebook.com/realvnc)RealVNC and VNC are trademarks of RealVNC Limited and are protected by trademark registrations and/or pending trademark applications in the European Union, United States of America and other jurisdictions. Protected by UK patents 2481870, 2479756; US patent 8760366; EU patent 2652951.

To safeguard against unsolicited access, an incoming connection must always be authorized from the end-user device on the Server side. Furthermore, sessions are always end-to-end encrypted at up to 256-bit to ensure total privacy. A multi-platform remote desktop app for Mac How to access a RealVNC remote desktop on a macOS device The first step to setting up your RealVNC Mac remote desktop connection is to set up a RealVNC account. Enter your email address as your username and choose a strong password. Once you’ve verified your email address, you’ll have access to a free 14-day trial of VNC Connect and will also be able set up multi-factor authentication for your account. The next step is to download VNC Server on the device you want to control. VNC Server is the software that captures the GUI of your desktop and transmits it to your viewing device in real time. Follow the instructions to install VNC Server on your device, and log in using your RealVNC account.The final step is to install VNC Viewer on the device you want to use to access your remote desktop from. VNC Viewer captures input data from your mouse, keyboard, or touchscreen and sends it to VNC Server to provide you with complete remote control. Once you’ve downloaded the VNC Viewer and followed the installer instructions, you’ll need to log in using your RealVNC account details again. You will then be able to select the remote desktop you want to access from the list of connected devices in your teams. For security, you will need to verify your identity via email and log in to your Mac remote desktop using the system log in. How to remote access a Mac from a Windows PC With RealVNC, setting up a remote desktop for Mac on a Windows PC is no more complicated than on a Mac. As long as you have VNC Server installed on the device you want to access remotely, you can simply select Windows instead of Mac on the VNC Viewer download page. Once you have downloaded the viewer and signed in to your RealVNC account on your Windows PC, select your Mac remote desktop and start your connection. Access a Mac remote desktop from iPhones and iPads With remote control from iPhone or iPad devices, RealVNC offers endless flexibility and productivity for Mac remote desktop users. VNC Viewer is available on both iOS and iPadOS. Simply select the download option for your device on our website or search the iOS App Store for ‘RealVNC’ and follow the installer instructions.Just like when using a Mac or Windows PC to control a remote desktop, you will need to log in to the VNC Viewer and will be asked to verify your identity by email. Once verified, you can follow the same steps of selecting your Mac remote desktop from the teams list and logging in with your system username and password. Download remote desktop software for Mac devices from RealVNC With remote working becoming

Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The primary executable is named vncserver.exe. The setup package generally installs about 21 files and is usually about 11.82 MB (12,395,357 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 40% of users of VNC Server come from the United States, it is also popular in France and United Kingdom.Program detailsURL: www.realvnc.comInstallation folder: C:\Program Files\RealVNC\VNC Server\Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\RealVNC\VNC Server\unins000.exe"Estimated size: 11.82 MBFiles installed by VNC Server 5.0.3Program executable:vncserver.exeVNC® ServerPath:C:\Program Files\realvnc\vnc server\vncserver.exeMD5:7ffafb3de9ff7c85ac879054cea4fbc0Additional files:vnc-printer-1_8_0-x86_x64_win32.exe - VNC Printer Driver (VNC® Printer Driver Setup)vnc-mirror-1_8_0-x86_x64_win32.exe - VNC Mirror Driver (VNC® Mirror Driver Setup)VNC-Viewer-5.0.3-Windows.exe - VNC Viewer (VNC® Viewer Setup)vncchat.exe - VNC® (VNC® Chat)vncclipboard.exe - VNC® File Transfervncconfig.exe - VNC® Server Configurationvncguihelper.exe - VNC® Servervnckeyhelper.exevnclicense.exe - VNC® Licensing Utilityvnclicensehelper.exe - VNC® License Helpervnclicensewiz.exe - VNC® Server Licensingvncpasswd.exe - VNC® Password Utilityvncpipehelper.exevncserverui.exevncservice.exe - VNC® Servicewm_hooks.dll - VNC® Server Hooking DLL Helperdesktop_dupl.dlllogmessages.dllsaslib.dllunins000.exe - Setup/UninstallBehaviors exhibitedServicevncserver.exe runs as a service named 'VNC Server' (vncserver) "Enables VNC Viewer users to connect to and control this computer. To manage connectivity, configure the VNC Server application. Note that if this service is stopped, all VNC Viewer users will be disconnected and cannot connect until it is started again.".Windows Firewall Allowed Programvncserver.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\RealVNC\VNC Server\vncserver.exe'.How do I remove VNC Server?You can uninstall VNC Server from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control