VNC User Guide - RealVNC

About This Guide
This Guide explains how to use VNC remote access and control software from RealVNC to connect two
computers over a network, and control one from the other.
Applicable software
All the information in this Guide applies to connections established between a client computer running the
latest version of VNC Viewer and a host computer licensed to use VNC Server (Enterprise). Unless
otherwise stated, this combination is assumed. To see how to set these applications up, read Getting the
computers ready to use on page 11.
Note that general principles of remote control, and information relating to particular supported features, also
apply to connections established between any combination of the products and license types listed below.
VNC Server (with different licenses applied)
• VNC Server (Personal)
Contains most RealVNC remote control features. A thirty day trial is available.
• VNC Server (Free)
Contains basic remote control features.
For more information on licensing VNC Server, start with Licensing VNC Server on page 72.
VNC Viewer
• VNC Viewer for Java
This application is freely available to download on demand from VNC Server (Enterprise) or VNC Server
(Personal).
• VNC Viewer Plus
This application is available to purchase from www.realvnc.com/products/viewerplus/.
• VNC Viewer for iOS
This application is available to purchase from the Apple App Store. Visit www.realvnc.com/products/ios/
for more information.
• VNC Viewer for Android
This application is available to purchase from Google Play. Visit www.realvnc.com/products/android/ for
more information.
To understand restrictions for connections established between particular combinations of products and
license types, see Connectivity and feature matrix on page 13.
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