Virtual Network Computing (VNC)

VNC enabling and use

Virtual Network Computing (VNC)

Please do not change these settings unless you are an experienced or advanced user or are otherwise told to do so by a staff of 1of1 Servers.

You can do more harm than good.

You should only enable this option if you are having issues or need to install using CD/DVD media.

• By enabling VNC Access you can:

  • Connect to the server as if you were in front of it

  • Access the Terminal Command Prompt instead of using SSH

  • Detect and fix server unavailability issues

  • Install or reinstall the OS using a custom image

VNC Tutorial

• Start by clicking to the Options tab on the VPS Dashboard.

• Then "Enable VNC Access", you can see that the current status is "Disabled"

VNC Access

VNC access is over an unencrypted connection. An attacker suitably positioned to view the network traffic could record and monitor your activity.

• Once enabled, the status will reflect the change (top right). By clicking "Browser VNC" a terminal will open where you can manually customize your server beyond our dashboard's settings.

VNC Access Enabled

• If you want to paste into the VNC, use the clipboard feature. This will input your commands directly to the server.

Clipboard Feature