8.17. Changing the Linux VNC Server Password

Problem

How do you change the Linux VNC server password?

Solution

Use the vncpasswd command:

	$ vncpasswd
	Password:
	Verify:

Discussion

Remember to inform users when you change the password. You may do without passwords entirely, if you really really want to.

See Also

• man 1 vncpasswd

• RealVNC: http://www.realvnc.com/

• TightVNC: http://www.tightvnc.com/

• UltraVNC for Windows-to-Windows remote administration:

  http://ultravnc.sourceforge.net/