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VNC

Share and control remote desktop screens in your browser via Shield CLI.

Quick Connect

bash
# Connect to localhost
shield vnc

# Connect to specific IP
shield vnc 10.0.0.10

# Specify port
shield vnc 10.0.0.10:5901

Authentication

bash
shield vnc 10.0.0.10 --auth-pass vncpassword

VNC typically only requires a password, no username.

Browser Experience

  • Pixel-perfect remote desktop rendering
  • Full mouse and keyboard mapping
  • Works with VNC servers on Linux, macOS, and Windows

Use Cases

  • Remote assistance: share your screen with colleagues or clients
  • Manage headless Linux servers with a GUI
  • Remotely operate lab or factory equipment

Default Ports

InputResolves To
shield vnc127.0.0.1:5900
shield vnc 5901127.0.0.1:5901
shield vnc 10.0.0.1010.0.0.10:5900