Vnc Server For Mac Free

VersionSoftware downloadPolicy template filesVNC Permissions Creator
6.7.1PKGDownload
6.6.0PKGDownloadx86/x64
6.5.0PKGDownload
6.4.1PKGDownload
6.4.0PKGDownload
6.3.2PKGDownloadx86/x64
6.3.1PKGDownload
6.3.0PKGDownload
6.2.1PKGDownload
6.2.0PKGDownloadx86/x64
6.1.1PKG 10.10 and laterDownloadx86/x64
6.1.0PKG 10.10 and laterDownloadx86/x64
6.0.3PKG 10.10 and laterDownloadx86/x64
6.0.2PKG 10.10 and laterDownloadx86/x64
6.0.1PKG 10.10 and laterDownloadx86/x64
6.0.0PKG 10.10 and laterDownloadx86/x64
5.3.3PKG 10.9 and laterPKG 10.6 to 10.8Downloadx86/x64
5.3.2PKG 10.9 and laterPKG 10.6 to 10.8Downloadx86/x64
5.3.1PKG 10.9 and laterPKG 10.6 to 10.8Downloadx86/x64
5.3.0PKG 10.9 and laterPKG 10.6 to 10.8Downloadx86/x64
5.2.3PKG 10.5 and laterDMG 10.4 onlyDownloadUniversal
5.2.2PKG 10.5 and laterDMG 10.4 onlyDownloadUniversal
5.2.1PKG 10.5 and laterDMG 10.4 onlyDownloadUniversal
5.2.0PKG 10.5 and laterDMG 10.4 onlyDownloadUniversal
5.1.1PKG 10.5 and laterDMG 10.4 onlyDownloadUniversal
5.1.0PKG 10.5 and laterDMG 10.4 onlyDownloadUniversal
5.0.7PKG 10.5 and laterDMG 10.4 only
5.0.5PKG 10.5 and laterDMG 10.4 only
5.0.4PKG 10.5 and laterDMG 10.4 only
5.0.3PKG 10.5 and laterDMG 10.4 only
5.0.2PKG 10.5 and laterDMG 10.4 only
5.0.1DMG 10.4 and later
5.0.0DMG 10.4 and later

Vine Server is an intuitive application that enables you to create a VNC server on your Mac, allowing other users to view your screen and send mouse and keyboard input. Such connections can be very useful in various environments, as they can prove to be very helpful in remote system administration. Ultra VNC is a powerful, easy to use and free - remote pc access softwares - that can display the screen of another computer (via internet or network) on your own screen. The program allows you to use your mouse and keyboard to control the other PC remotely. It means that you can work on a remote computer, as if you were sitting in front of it, right from your current location. Licensing Terms. There are two licensing options available for TightVNC software:. GNU General Public License version 2 (often abbreviated as GNU GPL). This is the default licensing option. It's completely free but it does not allow integration with closed-source products. Read the complete text of the license here (opens in a new window).

Server

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.

Server

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.

Vnc Server For Mac Free Mac

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.

Vnc Server For Mac Free

Starting the Mac OS X VNC Server

  1. Launch the System Preferences.

    Screenshot 1: Launch System Preferences

  2. Select the Sharing preferences.

    Screenshot 2: Open the Shared preferences.

  3. Enable Apple Remote Desktop within the Services panel.

    Screenshot 3: Enabled Apple Remote Desktop.

  4. Enable VNC viewers may control screen with password: in the Access Privileges… sheet.

    Screenshot 4: Enabled VNC viewers.

  5. Enter a hard to guess pass phrase. You will need this to connect from the remote computer.
  6. Click OK to save your settings.

You are now running a VNC server and can connect remotely to your Mac.

Client

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?

Free Vnc Server For Mac

Vnc Server For Mac Free

Vnc Server Download

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.

If you are looking for an easier, or one off, means of remote access, take a look at Fog Creek's Copilot service.

Hope this helps.