How to Use the Built-in VNC Client on macOS

Posted on  Dec 25, 2022  in  macOS  by  Amo Chen  ‐ 1 min read

Sometimes for work, you might need to connect to a remote server’s desktop using VNC (Virtual Network Computing) to view its display. Often, this means installing tools like TeamViewer, TightVNC, or VNC Viewer.

However, macOS actually has a built-in VNC client that you can use. If you require a simple VNC client for work, you can use the built-in VNC client on macOS.

Environment

  • macOS 12.6
  • Safari 16

Built-in VNC Client on macOS

There are two ways to access the VNC client on macOS, and you can do so via these two apps:

  1. Safari
  2. Finder

Safari

Simply enter vnc://<URL or IP Address>:<Port> in the Safari address bar to launch the VNC client and connect:

If successful, the following screen will appear, and you can enter the password for the remote VNC server:

Finder

Click on the desktop or open any folder, then press the shortcut command + k (⌘ + k). Once successful, the following screen will appear. Just enter vnc://<URL or IP Address>:<Port> and click connect:

These are the two methods to use the built-in VNC client on macOS.

Happy Coding!

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