Install and Configure TigerVNC on Ubuntu

The guide demonstrates how to set up a VNC desktop sharing environment on Ubuntu using TigerVNC. The instructions are applicable to Ubuntu 22.04.x and 24.04.x.

Install TigerVNC Package

Install the TigerVNC server package using the terminal.

sudo apt install tigervnc-standalone-server

Set VNC Password

Run vncpasswd to create a password for VNC session following the prompts.

vncpasswd

Configure TigerVNC Startup Script

Create or edit the TigerVNC configuration script ~/.vnc/config.

session=ubuntu
localhost=no

Start VNC Server

Start the VNC serve with:

vncserver

NOTE

• MUST log out Ubuntu account before connect this Ubuntu from another compute.
• Set Ubuntu Settings -> Power -> Screen Blank to Never.