Open VNC connections from your Mac to another as fast as possible. No tricky features. Download for free from mac apple store, just log in and start download. Not an alternative? Report a problem. For VNC servers, other than the built-in macOS VNC server, take a look at OSXvnc. You could take a different approach and tunnel the existing VNC service through ssh or another tool. This would expose the VNC service through any port you desire without needing a special VNC. Chicken of the VNC is a VNC client for Mac OS X. A VNC client allows one to display and interact with a remote computer screen. In other words, you can use Chicken of the VNC to interact with a remote computer as though it's right next to you.
OS X has a built in VNC (Screen Sharing) server, but it is a little known feature that it also has a built in VNC client. No additional software is necessary.
To setup the server go to Preferences->Sharing and check the “On” checkbox next to “Screen Sharing”. Make sure to only allow access to Administrators or a specific user/user group.
You should see your computer name on the Screen Sharing configuration screen.To connect to your computer from another one using VNC open Finder and press
⌘+k
. In the Server Address enter vnc://
followed by your computer name or IP address. h/t Dillon Hafer
Apple includes a VNC server in every edition of Mac OS X 10.4 and later. You can start the server through a discrete check box in the Sharing preferences.
This article refers to Mac OS X 10.4, aka Tiger. More recent versions are available on our VNC on Mac OS X page.
A VNC server lets you control your Mac from another computer. The other computer does not need to be a Mac; it can be a Windows PC.
There are a number of VNC servers available for the Mac. These are no longer needed with Mac OS X 10.4 and later.
The VNC server built into your Mac is free, easy to switch on, and supported by Apple.
Starting the Mac OS X VNC Server
- Launch the System Preferences. Screenshot 1: Launch System Preferences
- Select the Sharing preferences. Screenshot 2: Open the Shared preferences.
- Enable Apple Remote Desktop within the Services panel. Screenshot 3: Enabled Apple Remote Desktop.
- Enable VNC viewers may control screen with password: in the Access Privileges… sheet. Screenshot 4: Enabled VNC viewers.
- Enter a hard to guess pass phrase. You will need this to connect from the remote computer.
- Click OK to save your settings.
You are now running a VNC server and can connect remotely to your Mac.
To connect you need a VNC viewer. Thankfully these are numerous and many are free.
Try the oddly named Chicken of VNC — Wikipedia claims the name is a play on words referencing the Chicken of the Sea Tuna brand.
Why mention this?
The built-in VNC server on Mac OS X appears to be a little known feature. For administrators, and those looking after Macs for distant family members, VNC is fantastic.
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If you are looking for an easier, or one off, means of remote access, take a look at Fog Creek's Copilot service.
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Hope this helps.