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x0vncserver

Share existing X display over VNC

TLDR

Start with passwordfile

$ x0vncserver -display :0 -passwordfile [path/to/file]
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Start on specific port
$ x0vncserver -display :0 -rfbport [port]
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SYNOPSIS

x0vncserver [OPTIONS]

DESCRIPTION

x0vncserver is a TigerVNC server that shares an existing X display over VNC. Unlike vncserver which creates a new virtual display, x0vncserver shares the physical display.
This allows remote access to the actual screen being displayed on the monitor.

PARAMETERS

-display DISPLAY

X display to share
-passwordfile FILE
Password file for authentication
-rfbport PORT
VNC port to listen on
-SecurityTypes TYPES
Security types to use

CAVEATS

Requires X11 display. Password must be set using vncpasswd. Security depends on network configuration. Consider SSH tunneling for secure access.

SEE ALSO

> TERMINAL_GEAR

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> TERMINAL_GEAR

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