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Version: FCP 25.11

VNC Login

This guide explains how to use VNC Login in Desktop Portal to access a remote desktop through a graphical interface. Desktop Portal provides two VNC connection methods:

  • Web VNC: no additional software required; access the remote desktop directly in your browser.

  • VNC Client: use a third-party VNC client for richer features and better performance.

Prerequisites​

  • You have a Desktop Portal account and are logged in.
  • You have at least one authorized desktop. Contact your administrator if needed.
  • You have desktop read permission and VNC connect/disconnect permission. Contact your administrator if needed.

Connect via Web VNC​

  1. Log in to Desktop Portal and open Cloud Workbench from the top navigation bar.

  2. On the Cloud Workbench page, click VNC Login. A VNC window appears and lists your authorized desktops. Select a desktop name and wait a few seconds. Desktop Portal will open a VNC session to a desktop node automatically.

  3. After a successful connection, you will see the remote desktop UI. You can use your mouse and keyboard as if you were operating a local computer.

Connect via a VNC Client​

tip
  • Your local computer and the desktop node must be on the same network, so your computer can reach the desktop node directly.
  • Install a VNC client on your computer first. For better experience, we recommend RealVNC Viewer. Desktop Portal supports one-click launch and quick connection for this client. If you prefer other VNC clients, they are also supported.

  1. Right-click the VNC connection icon and click open RealVNC Viewer. The system will show your authorized desktops.

  2. Select a desktop name and wait a few seconds. Desktop Portal will display VNC connection credentials for a desktop node. Copy the connection info. If you use RealVNC Viewer, one-click launch is supported.

  3. Open your VNC client and enter the copied connection information (for RealVNC Viewer, the system can auto-fill it).

    • Host: IP address or hostname of the remote desktop server.

    • Port: the VNC service port.

    • Password: the password for the remote desktop session.

  4. Click Connect. After a successful connection, you will see the remote desktop UI and can operate it with mouse and keyboard.

More Features​

  • Fullscreen: Click Fullscreen in the top-right corner to switch to fullscreen mode.

  • Zoom: Click Zoom in the top-right corner to adjust the display scale.

  • Disconnect: Click Disconnect in the top-right corner to end the session.

  • Clipboard and file transfer: See Clipboard and File Transfer.

FAQs​