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:
- Safari
- 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!