Allowing VNC connections into Linux Mint

Question

Do any programs need to be installed that aren't included in the default install of Linux Mint in order for it to allow VNC connections?

Answer 1

The "remote desktop" option no longer seems to be available in Mint > 12.

This worked for me in Mint 14 MATE, taken from: http://apipeandakeyboard.com/2012/05/28/using-remote-desktop-in-mint-13-maya/

The VNC server included in the distro is called "Vino", but it doesn't seem to startup by default or have any menu item.

Enable Vino

• From the terminal, run: vino-preferences
• Place ticks in both: Sharing --> Allow other users to view and control your desktop
• Set a password and other options

Create a menu item for Vino

• Right-click the "Menu" option on the taskbar
• Select "Edit Menu"
• Select "New Item"
• Set "Command" to: /usr/lib/vino/vino-server --sm-disable

Launch Vino on startup

• Select "Menu" -> "Control Center"
• Select "Startup Applications"
• Drag and drop the Vino menu item to the preferences window

Other stuff

• To find the IP address to use when connecting from other machines, run "ifconfig" from the terminal

Answer 2

Yes, you'll need a VNC server. I don't know if Mint includes one by default, but popular choices are Vino and RealVNC (Xvnc).

Answer 3

The way to do it is go to menu->control center->remote desktop. Then click on allow others to view your desktop. It will also show the ip that people need to enter to connect.

Answer 4

I have a headless Linux Mint server that uses vino for VNC access. I configured it to autologin, and then I access the server with VNC whenever I need it. It works great.

Answer 5

For Linux Mint 14 the menu option is called Desktop Sharing (just press the windows-button and typ "desktop sharing").

Answer 6

To anyone still encountering issues with VNC connections into a Mint installation, see here:

https://mintguide.org/tools/140-remote-desktop-via-vnc-from-windows-to-linux-mint.html

This is the only guide I have found that actually works.