RealVNC Server 7.13.1

This is a release of RealVNC Server and supporting programs for installation on remote computers you want to control. Download.

• FIXED: An issue preventing concurrent session tracking from working reliably on newly installed and licensed RealVNC Servers has been resolved.

• FIXED: RealVNC Server for Windows now correctly enforces policy settings when a policy-applied license key is reloaded. This was introduced in RealVNC Server 7.13.0.

RealVNC Server 7.13.0

This is a release of RealVNC Server and supporting programs for installation on remote computers you want to control. Download.

• NEW: RealVNC Server for macOS now supports audio playback when accessed from RealVNC Viewer on Windows, macOS and Linux. Requires macOS 13 or later.
• IMPROVED: RealVNC Server’s Information Center now shows a message when it detects the device it is running on is set to sleep automatically, which would prevent users from connecting to it.
• IMPROVED: The hostname of the device is now displayed in the Diagnostics section of RealVNC Server’s Information Center.
• IMPROVED: The JOINCLOUD property for the RealVNC Server for Windows MSI installer no longer creates a duplicate entry for an already cloud-joined RealVNC Server.
• IMPROVED: When using the -joincloud command to deploy a cloud connectivity token to RealVNC Server, it will check if it is already joined to the same team that the cloud connectivity token belongs to, to prevent duplicate entries being registered.
• FIXED: An issue causing copy/paste (clipboard sharing) in RealVNC Viewer/Server to not work reliably has been resolved.
• FIXED: When using the Chat feature, chat text no longer shows as light grey during an active connection.
• FIXED: An issue causing RealVNC Server in User Mode to crash in rare cases has been resolved.
• FIXED: Remote Printing is once again available when running RealVNC Connect on macOS Sonoma and later.
• FIXED: An issue that caused RealVNC Server to crash when trying to check a CRL over HTTP with RealVNC Server’s Certificate Authentication feature.

RealVNC Viewer for Android 4.9.2

This is a release of RealVNC Viewer for Android devices you want to control from. Get the app in the Play Store.

• FIXED: RealVNC Viewer correctly requests the Notifications permission to show a persistent notification while a connection to a VNC Server is in progress.
• Updated SDK to target Android 14

RealVNC Viewer for iOS 4.9.3

This is a release of RealVNC Viewer for iOS devices, used to control remote devices running a VNC Server. Get the app in the App Store.

• NEW: Added support for iOS/iPadOS 18, including support for Bluetooth keyboards.
• FIXED: RealVNC Viewer will no longer unexpectedly close or sign users out when signed in using RealVNC Account SSO.

RealVNC Server for Android 2.8.1

This is a release of RealVNC Server for Android devices, to allow you to securely share your mobile device's screen with your IT technician or system administrator. Get the app in the Play Store.

• Updated SDK to target Android 14

RealVNC Server 7.12.1

This is a release of RealVNC Server and supporting programs for installation on remote computers you want to control. Download.

• IMPROVED: It is now possible to configure the number of attempts RealVNC Server makes to contact a RADIUS Server before failing with 2 new parameters, RadiusRequestPackets and RadiusPacketInterval. This can be useful if your RADIUS Server is slow to respond to access requests.

RealVNC Server for iOS 2.8.0

This is a release of RealVNC Server for iOS devices, to allow you to securely share your mobile device's screen with your IT technician or system administrator. Get the app in the App Store.

• NEW: Users receiving remote support can now see additional information about the technician connecting to their device to help verify the technician’s identity.

• NEW: Users can now report suspicious technicians to RealVNC by tapping the ‘Report this user’ button in the app.

• FIXED: Bug fixes, security and stability improvements.

RealVNC Server for Android 2.8.0

This is a release of RealVNC Server for Android devices, to allow you to securely share your mobile device's screen with your IT technician or system administrator. Get the app in the Play Store.

• NEW: Users receiving remote support can now see additional information about the technician connecting to their device to help verify the technician’s identity.

• NEW: Users can now report suspicious technicians to RealVNC by tapping the ‘Report this user’ button in the app.

• FIXED: Bug fixes, security and stability improvements.

RealVNC Server 7.12.0

This is a release of RealVNC Server and supporting programs for installation on remote computers you want to control. Download.

• NEW: You can now limit the maximum number of concurrent Virtual Mode sessions on a RealVNC Server host using the MaxDesktops parameter.
• NEW: You can now retrieve a list of connected VNC Viewer users in RealVNC Server with the -getconnections argument. For example, on Windows, “C:\Program Files\RealVNC\VNC Server\vncserver.exe” -service -getconnections
• IMPROVED: The RealVNC Server Diagnostics now show a specific message if direct connections have been disabled.

RealVNC Connect Setup 2.3.0

This is a release of the RealVNC Connect Setup application. Download.

• FIXED: Resolved an issue that could cause a crash when clicking Launch at the end of the setup process.

On-Demand Assist 2.2.0

This is a release of the run-once app that end users download in order to receive assistance on-demand. Download.

• NEW: Users receiving remote support can now see additional information about the technician connecting to their device to help verify the technician’s identity.

RealVNC Server 7.11.1

This is a release of RealVNC Server and supporting programs for installation on remote computers you want to control. Download.

• FIXED: Resolved an issue that affected users running RealVNC Server 7.11.0 on macOS 12 (Monterey) where a black screen would display when connecting to RealVNC Server.

We’re retiring RealVNC Connect Home subscriptions soon. Click here to learn more about how this affects you.

RealVNC Viewer for Android 4.9.1

This is a release of RealVNC Viewer for Android devices you want to control from. Get the app in the Play Store.

We're retiring RealVNC Connect Home subscriptions soon. Click the 'Learn More' link on the in-app banner to find out how this affects you.

RealVNC Viewer for iOS 4.9.2

This is a release of RealVNC Viewer for iOS devices, used to control remote devices running a VNC Server. Get the app in the App Store.

We're retiring RealVNC Connect Home subscriptions soon. Click the 'Learn More' link on the in-app banner to find out how this affects you.

RealVNC Server 7.11.0

This is a release of RealVNC Server and supporting programs for installation on remote computers you want to control. Download.

• NEW: RealVNC Server for macOS now supports use of Apple’s ScreenCaptureKit API for desktop capture, on macOS 13 and later.

• NEW: RealVNC Server can now prevent the built-in Windows On-Screen Keyboard from being displayed to connected RealVNC Viewers. This can be enabled using the new Expert parameter HideOSKWindow.

• NEW: The connection notification banner is now movable. Configure the banner’s behaviour using the new parameter ConnNotifyStyle in the Expert section of RealVNC Server.

• IMPROVED: The -cloudstatus command now includes the ID of the team that RealVNC Server is joined to.

• IMPROVED: Re-introduced support for Windows Server 2012 following Microsoft’s announcement to make Extended Security Updates (ESUs) available.

• IMPROVED: AlterShiftWithMods is now available to be set in the Expert section of RealVNC Server’s Options.

• FIXED: The installation package for macOS now reports correct version information for patch/software management systems.

RealVNC Connect Setup 2.2.2

This is a release of the RealVNC Connect Setup application. Download.

• FIXED: Resolved an issue that could cause a crash when clicking Launch at the end of the setup process.

RealVNC Connect Portal

We've made the following improvements to the RealVNC Connect Portal:

• NEW: Customers with RealVNC Account SSO enabled can now sign-in using the SSO button on the portal sign-in page.

RealVNC Viewer for Android 4.9.0

This is a release of RealVNC Viewer for Android devices you want to control from. Get the app in the Play Store.

• NEW: Added support for SSO sign-in using your email address instead of an OIDC identifier.
  Please note, if you are currently signed in to RealVNC Viewer with an SSO account, you will need to sign-in again.

KNOWN ISSUE: We are aware of an issue with SSO sign-in when using RealVNC Viewer in a Work Profile where if a web browser app is not available then the app will close. If you use a Work Profile and want to sign in using SSO, please ensure a web browser app is installed to the Work Profile.

RealVNC Viewer for iOS 4.9.0

This is a release of RealVNC Viewer for iOS devices, used to control remote devices running a VNC Server. Get the app in the App Store.

• NEW: Added support for SSO sign-in using your email address instead of an OIDC identifier.
• FIXED: Bug fixes and stability improvements.
  Please note, if you are currently signed in to RealVNC Viewer with an SSO account, you will need to sign-in again after updating to this version.

RealVNC Server 7.10.0

This is a release of RealVNC Server and supporting programs for installation on remote computers you want to control. Download.

• NEW: Multi-Window Mode for Multi-Monitor Support. When connected to a RealVNC Server with multiple monitors, you can now activate Multi-Window Mode in RealVNC Viewer on Windows and Linux. This lets you show each remote monitor in its own window, so you’re free to arrange remote monitors to your liking, including displayed individually on connected local monitors. Read more here. Note, if you license RealVNC Server offline, you will need to apply an updated offline license to enable this feature.
• IMPROVED: Prevent file transfers from occurring at the lock screen in RealVNC Server for Windows. To enable this, use the DisableFileTransferAtLockScreen parameter found in the Expert section of RealVNC Server’s Options.
• FIXED: Resolved an issue in RealVNC Server for Linux that caused the PixelBuffer to be recreated continuously.
• FIXED: RealVNC Server now runs correctly on 32-bit versions of Raspberry Pi OS Bookworm. Please note, this version removes the deprecated experimental “direct capture” option in RealVNC Server as Raspberry Pi OS no longer includes the libraries that made it possible.

RealVNC Server for iOS 2.7.0

This is a release of RealVNC Server for iOS devices, to allow you to securely share your mobile device's screen with your IT technician or system administrator. Get the app in the App Store.

• IMPROVED: Getting connected to a technician is easier than ever with a refreshed app design
• FIXED: Bug fixes, security and stability improvements.

RealVNC Server for Android 2.7.0

This is a release of RealVNC Server for Android devices, to allow you to securely share your mobile device's screen with your IT technician or system administrator. Get the app in the Play Store.

• IMPROVED: Getting connected to a technician is easier than ever with a refreshed app design
• IMPROVED: RealVNC Server for Android is now compatible with 32-bit Android devices
• FIXED: Using the in-app copy button no longer causes the app to crash in some circumstances
• FIXED: Bug fixes, security and stability improvements.

RealVNC Viewer for Android 4.8.0

This is a release of RealVNC Viewer for Android devices you want to control from. Get the app in the Play Store.

• FIXED: Bug fixes, security hardening and stability improvements.

This version removes support for Android 7.

RealVNC Viewer for iOS 4.8.0

This is a release of RealVNC Viewer for iOS devices, used to control remote devices running a VNC Server. Get the app in the App Store.

• FIXED: Bug fixes, security hardening and stability improvements.

RealVNC Server 7.9.0

This is a release of RealVNC Server and supporting programs for installation on remote computers you want to control. Download.

• NEW: File Manager - File Transfer now has a completely new look and a new name. The two-pane window in File Manager makes it easier than ever to transfer files and folders to and from remote devices, and you can even rename and delete files on your remote devices. Read more here.
• NEW: RealVNC Server in Virtual Mode can now be started with session specific locations for configuration files, using the VNC_PROFILE and VNC_CONFIG_PROFILE environment variables. Read more here.
• NEW: Added support for macOS Sonoma. Please note, there is a known issue with the remote printing feature on macOS Sonoma.
• IMPROVED: A new parameter, KeyEventMethod, has been added to RealVNC Server for macOS to allow RealVNC Server to use an alternate key injection method. This is only required if you see issues with key modifiers, such as Shift, not being passed through to macOS applications, like UTM.
  Note, we are aware of an issue with the IOHIDPostEvent value not passing any key input to the login screen in macOS Sonoma and we are actively investigating.
• IMPROVED: The MSI installers for RealVNC Server for Windows now support the MSI Properties JOINCLOUD, JOINGROUP and JOINNAME to join RealVNC Server to the cloud as part of the installation process. Read more here.

RealVNC Viewer 7.9.0

This is a release of RealVNC Viewer for Windows, Mac and Linux computers you want to exercise control from. Download.

• NEW: File Manager - File Transfer now has a completely new look and a new name. The two-pane window in File Manager makes it easier than ever to transfer files and folders to and from remote devices, and you can even rename and delete files on your remote devices. Read more here.
• NEW: Added support for macOS Sonoma. Please note, there is a known issue with the remote printing feature on macOS Sonoma.
• IMPROVED: A new parameter, ColorSpaceRGB, has been added to RealVNC Viewer for macOS to allow users to customise the color space used to render a remote computer's desktop.
• IMPROVED: An updated splash screen is shown on first run after installing RealVNC Viewer using the RealVNC Connect Setup app.
• FIXED: When using RealVNC Viewer with Azure AD SSO users will no longer see erroneous "Access denied; please sign in" messages intermittently when trying to connect to remote devices.
• FIXED: RealVNC Viewer no longer crashes during an Azure AD SSO sign-in attempt if login.microsoftonline.com cannot be reached.
• FIXED: RealVNC Viewer for macOS now correctly removes whitespace and newline characters from the connection address bar.
• FIXED: Azure AD SSO now works correctly when using Firefox with RealVNC Viewer on Ubuntu.

RealVNC Connect API Gateway Service

We've made the following improvements to the RealVNC API Gateway Service:

• NEW: User Management - API endpoints have been added to allow you to invite and remove people from your Team, change Team member roles and update People Group membership.

RealVNC Server for iOS 2.6.0

This is a release of RealVNC Server for iOS devices, to allow you to securely share your mobile device's screen with your IT technician or system administrator. Get the app in the App Store.

• NEW: Session Logging - Cloud connections made to RealVNC Server are now logged to the RealVNC Connect Audit service and can be reviewed in the RealVNC Connect portal and through API Access. If you do not see Session Log information for your devices, please contact our Sales team to discuss enabling it for your subscription.
• NEW: Added support for iOS 17.
• IMPROVED: Improved MDM device management and device naming with the addition of the joinName parameter.
• FIXED: Bug fixes and stability improvements

RealVNC Server for Android 2.6.0

This is a release of RealVNC Server for Android devices, to allow you to securely share your mobile device's screen with your IT technician or system administrator. Get the app in the Play Store.

• NEW: RealVNC Server for Android now supports remote control! While a RealVNC Viewer is connected, tap the "Enable RealVNC remote control" button and follow the on-screen instructions. (Accessibility service required)
• NEW: Session Logging - Cloud connections made to RealVNC Server are now logged to the RealVNC Connect Audit service and can be reviewed in the RealVNC Connect portal and through API Access. If you do not see Session Log information for your devices, please contact our Sales team to discuss enabling it for your subscription.
• NEW: Added support for Android 14.
• CHANGED: The "Disconnect all" button that is displayed in the notification tray while a RealVNC Viewer is connected no longer asks for confirmation before disconnecting RealVNC Viewers.
• IMPROVED: Improved MDM device management and device naming with the addition of the joinName parameter.
• FIXED: Bug fixes and stability improvements.

RealVNC Server 7.8.0

This is a release of RealVNC Server and supporting programs for installation on remote computers you want to control. Download.

• NEW: Session Logging - Cloud connections made to RealVNC Server are now logged to the RealVNC Connect Audit service and can be reviewed in the RealVNC Connect portal and through API Access. If you do not see Session Log information for your devices, please contact our Sales team to discuss enabling it for your subscription.

RealVNC Viewer 7.8.0

This is a release of RealVNC Viewer for Windows, Mac and Linux computers you want to exercise control from. Download.

• IMPROVED: General bug fixes and performance improvements

RealVNC Connect Portal

We've made the following improvements to the RealVNC Connect portal:

• NEW: Session Logging - Cloud connections made to RealVNC Server are now logged to the RealVNC Connect Audit service and can be reviewed in the RealVNC Connect portal and through API Access. If you do not see Session Log information for your devices, please contact our Sales team to discuss enabling it for your subscription.
• IMPROVED: Additional page navigation controls (Next/Back) have been added to the Computers and People pages, and the page will now scroll back to the top after navigating.

RealVNC Connect Setup 2.2.1

This is a release of the RealVNC Connect Setup application. Download.

• FIXED: The sign-in/sign-up process now works correctly when using Firefox on Ubuntu.

RealVNC Connect Setup 2.2.0

This is a release of the RealVNC Connect Setup application. Download.

• NEW: Improved sign-in and sign-up experience for first-time users that makes it easier than ever to get started. On initial install of RealVNC Connect, you can choose to sign into an existing account or sign up for a new one. After signing up/in, RealVNC Viewer and RealVNC Server will be automatically joined to your RealVNC Connect Team.

RealVNC Server 7.7.0

This is a release of RealVNC Server and supporting programs for installation on remote computers you want to control. Download.

• IMPROVED: Behind the scenes changes to enable support for the RealVNC Connect Setup app's new online sign-in option.

Please note that this version removes support for Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2.

RealVNC Viewer 7.7.0

This is a release of RealVNC Viewer for Windows, Mac and Linux computers you want to exercise control from. Download.

• IMPROVED: Behind the scenes changes to enable support for the RealVNC Connect Setup app's new online sign-in option.

Please note that this version removes support for Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2.

RealVNC Viewer for Android 4.7.0

This is a release of RealVNC Viewer for Android devices you want to control from. Get the app in the Play Store.

• NEW: Added support for Android 14.
• IMPROVED: Performance improvements and bug fixes.

RealVNC Viewer for iOS 4.7.2

This is a release of RealVNC Viewer for iOS devices, used to control remote devices running a VNC Server. Get the app in the App Store.

• FIXED: Launching connections to remote devices via a link/URI no longer causes the app to close

RealVNC Viewer for iOS 4.7.1

This is a release of RealVNC Viewer for iOS devices, used to control remote devices running a VNC Server. Get the app in the App Store.

• NEW: Added support for iOS 17.
• FIXED: Issues searching for address book entries in large teams - this now requires you to hit "search" on the keyboard before a search is executed.
• FIXED: Potential crashes with large teams in address book view.
• FIXED: Potential crash on disconnect.
• IMPROVED: Performance improvements and bug fixes.

Please note that this version removes support for iOS 13.

RealVNC Server 7.6.1

This is a release of RealVNC Server and supporting programs for installation on remote computers you want to control. Download.

• FIXED: RealVNC Viewer will no longer erroneously show the message "VNC Viewer is not licensed to connect to this VNC Server" when connecting to a RealVNC Server licensed with a Per User subscription plan.

• IMPROVED: The RealVNC Server Licensing Wizard now includes the subscription plan type when multiple teams are available for the RealVNC Server to be joined to.

RealVNC Viewer 7.6.1

This is a release of RealVNC Viewer for Windows, Mac and Linux computers you want to exercise control from. Download.

• FIXED: RealVNC Viewer will no longer erroneously show the message "VNC Viewer is not licensed to connect to this VNC Server" when connecting to a RealVNC Server licensed with a Per User subscription plan.

• FIXED: RealVNC Viewer will no longer crash if your organisation's Azure AD SSO OIDC identifier changes.

• FIXED: Sorting of columns in the Address Book and other views is remembered between RealVNC Viewer application launches.

• CHANGED: MaxServersToList is now available as an Expert parameter in RealVNC Viewer for easier configuration when using RealVNC Viewer's Computer Group organisation feature.

RealVNC Server 7.6.0

This is a release of RealVNC Server and supporting programs for installation on remote computers you want to control. Download.

• NEW: Support for dynamic resolutions in Virtual Mode sessions, which allows RealVNC Server to dynamically change resolution to match the size of the connected RealVNC Viewer window.
  Note that this feature also requires use of RealVNC Viewer 7.6.0 or later, and if SystemXorg mode is enabled, the RealVNC dummy driver must be installed.

• IMPROVED: Application icons in RealVNC Connect for Windows are no longer blurry on devices using display scaling set above 100%.

• FIXED: RealVNC Server for macOS no longer prompts to install Rosetta on M1/M2 macOS devices.

• FIXED: It is possible to remove all access to RealVNC Server using the Remove button in RealVNC Server's Users & Permissions, instead of automatically reverting to the default access list (Administrators only).

• FIXED: Configuring RealVNC Server to lock the screen when the last user disconnects now functions correctly on macOS Ventura.

RealVNC Viewer 7.6.0

This is a release of RealVNC Viewer for Windows, Mac and Linux computers you want to exercise control from. Download.

• NEW: Presence status for cloud-connected RealVNC Servers is now available in RealVNC Viewer. Presence allows users to easily see the status of their devices, letting them know if they’re online or not, before starting a connection to them.
  Please note that this feature is only available on certain subscription plans. If you do not see Presence information for your devices, please contact our Sales team to discuss adding Presence to your subscription.

• NEW: RealVNC Viewer now shows cloud-connected RealVNC Servers in their groups, as configured in the RealVNC Connect Portal.  For more information about this feature, click here.

• NEW: Support for dynamic resolutions in Virtual Mode sessions, which allows RealVNC Server to dynamically change resolution to match the size of the connected RealVNC Viewer window. Note that this feature also requires use of RealVNC Server 7.6.0 or later, and if SystemXorg mode is enabled, the RealVNC dummy driver must be installed.

• IMPROVED: Application icons in RealVNC Connect for Windows are no longer blurry on devices using display scaling set above 100%.

• IMPROVED: RealVNC Viewer now resumes active sessions faster when resuming from sleep/hibernation.

RealVNC Connect Setup 2.1.0

This is a release of the RealVNC Connect Setup application. Download.

• IMPROVED: RealVNC Connect Setup for Mac has a refreshed UI and user experience to provide a smoother installation of RealVNC Connect applications.

RealVNC Viewer for Android 4.6.1

This is a release of RealVNC Viewer for Android devices you want to control from. Get the app in the Play Store.

• FIXED: Bluetooth keyboard NumPad keys now work when using GBoard as the device's keyboard
• IMPROVED: The toolbar can now be moved to a different corner of your device's screen
• IMPROVED: The toolbar will fade if not interacted with after a short period
• IMPROVED: Various improvements to enhance the stability of the app

This release also restores support for 32-bit Android devices.

RealVNC Viewer for iOS 4.6.0

This is a release of RealVNC Viewer for iOS devices, used to control remote devices running a VNC Server. Get the app in the App Store.

• NEW: RealVNC Viewer will now respect the permission given by "Paste from Other Apps" permission dialog, on devices running iOS 16.1 onwards
• FIXED: Click-and-drag events no longer accelerate desktop bump scrolling
• FIXED: Restored mouse cursor inertia when controlling a desktop
• IMPROVED: Improvements to enhance the stability of the app

RealVNC Server 7.5.1

This is a release of RealVNC Server and supporting programs for installation on remote computers you want to control. Download.

• FIXED: Users and groups can now be selected and managed again using the Users & Permissions section of VNC Server's Option UI.
• FIXED: Individual custom permission check boxes can be toggled again in the Users & Permissions section of VNC Server's Option UI.

RealVNC Viewer 7.5.1

This is a release of RealVNC Viewer for Windows, Mac and Linux computers you want to exercise control from. Download.

• FIXED: Resolved an issue that could cause issues in some areas of VNC Viewer's UI in rare cases.

RealVNC Viewer for iOS 4.5.0

This is a release of RealVNC Viewer for iOS devices, used to control remote devices running a VNC Server. Get the app in the App Store.

• CHANGED: VNC Viewer has a new app name, RealVNC Viewer, as well as a new icon!
• FIXED: The "Forget OIDC identifier" option now works correctly when signed in with an Azure AD SSO account
• IMPROVED: Various improvements to enhance the stability of the app

RealVNC Viewer for Android 4.5.0

This is a release of RealVNC Viewer for Android devices you want to control from. Get the app in the Play Store.

• CHANGED: VNC Viewer has a new name, RealVNC Viewer, as well as a new icon!
• FIXED: Pressing backspace no longer sends double backspace events to the connected server, when using certain keyboard apps
• FIXED: Zooming out no longer results in a zoomed-in, pixelated desktop
• FIXED: The "Forget OIDC" option now works correctly when signed in with an Azure AD SSO account
• IMPROVED: Various improvements to enhance the stability of the app

RealVNC Server for iOS 2.5.0

This is a release of RealVNC Server for iOS devices, to allow you to securely share your mobile device's screen with your IT technician or system administrator. Get the app in the App Store.

• CHANGED: VNC Server has a new name, RealVNC Server, as well as a new icon!

RealVNC Server for Android 2.5.0

This is a release of RealVNC Server for Android devices, to allow you to securely share your mobile device's screen with your IT technician or system administrator. Get the app in the Play Store.

• CHANGED: VNC Server has a new name, RealVNC Server, as well as a new icon!

RealVNC Server 7.5.0

This is a release of RealVNC Server and supporting programs for installation on remote computers you want to control. Download.

• CHANGED: VNC Server has a new name, RealVNC Server, as well as a new icon!
• FIXED: Offline licenses applied by the License Wizard in RealVNC Server for Linux now have the correct file permissions.
• FIXED: Applying an offline license file from a network share is now correctly processed by the Licensing Wizard.
• FIXED: VNC Server on MacOS will now use system proxies that use a PAC file.

RealVNC Viewer 7.5.0

This is a release of RealVNC Viewer for Windows, Mac and Linux computers you want to exercise control from. Download.

• CHANGED: VNC Viewer has a new name, RealVNC Viewer, as well as a new icon!

RealVNC Connect Setup 2.0.0

This is a release of the RealVNC Connect Setup application. Download.

• CHANGED: The "single installer" for VNC Connect has a new name, RealVNC Connect Setup, as well as a new icon!
• IMPROVED: RealVNC Connect Setup for Windows has a refreshed UI and user experience to provide a smoother installation of RealVNC Connect applications.

VNC Server 7.2.0 - VNC Server 7.4.0

Non-public releases

VNC Viewer 7.2.0 - VNC Viewer 7.4.0

Non-public releases

VNC Connect Portal

We've made the following improvements to the VNC Connect portal:

• NEW: The Audit feature in VNC Connect provides comprehensive logging for key events regarding your VNC Connect team, such as when users are added or removed from your team, and when cloud connectivity tokens are created or revoked. If your subscription does not include Audit as standard, please contact our Sales team to discuss adding it.
  For more information about Audit, click here.
• IMPROVED: Capacity information is now available on the Computers and People pages.

VNC Server 7.1.0

This is a release of VNC Server and supporting programs for installation on remote computers you want to control. Download.

• NEW: VNC Server can now authenticate with Duo directly, with the new native Duo authentication scheme. To read more about this feature, click here.
  Please note that this feature is only available on certain subscription types. If you do not see an option for Duo authentication in the Authentication dropdown in VNC Server's Options, please contact our Sales team to discuss adding native Duo to your subscription.
• NEW: A new parameter (SystemSleepBehavior) is available in VNC Server for macOS to control whether VNC Server prevents macOS from sleeping or not.
• NEW: It is now possible to require the end user to accept screen recording attempts, using the RecordQuery parameter.
• FIXED: VNC Server now correctly detects changes to connected monitors to update the available monitor list in VNC Viewer.
• FIXED: The VNC Server tray icon is now hidden correctly for customers with the applicable license.
• IMPROVED: VNC Server now returns a more specific error message when licensed with a per user subscription to older VNC Viewers that do not support this subscription model.
• CHANGED: The Direct Capture option has been hidden on Raspberry Pi platforms that do not support it.
• REMOVED: The vncserver symbolic link (symlink) will no longer be available by default. To launch Virtual Mode sessions, you will instead need to run the command, vncserver-virtual. Learn more here.

Please note that this version removes support for Windows 7, 8 and 8.1.

VNC Viewer 7.1.0

This is a release of VNC Viewer for Windows, Mac and Linux computers you want to exercise control from. Download.

• NEW:  Monitor selection is now available using the VNC Viewer toolbar. See this guide for more information.
• FIXED: An invalid offline license could prevent VNC Viewer from connecting to VNC Servers in some cases.
• IMPROVED: The icons on the VNC Viewer session toolbar have been visually refreshed.

Please note that this version removes support for Windows 7, 8 and 8.1.

On-Demand Assist 2.1.0

This is a release of the run-once app that end users download in order to receive assistance on-demand. Download.

• NEW: Screen recording is now available in On-Demand Assist sessions when used with VNC Viewer 7.1.0 and later. Learn more about this feature here.
• NEW: Monitor selection is now available in On-Demand Assist sessions. See this guide for more information.
• FIXED: The On-Demand Assist end-user application would prevent MacOS devices from restarting while it was running.

Please note that this version removes support for Windows 7, 8 and 8.1.

VNC Connect Portal

We've made the following improvements to the VNC Connect portal:

• NEW: Team Managers, Admins and Owners can now launch connections to computers from the Computers page. For more information, please see this guide.
  Note: this feature requires VNC Viewer 6.22.826 or later.
• CHANGED: The Account, Profile and Security pages have been moved from the left menu of the VNC Connect Portal and can now be accessed by using the person/profile icon in the top right.

VNC Viewer for iOS 4.1.1 released

This is a release of VNC Viewer for iOS devices, used to control remote devices running a VNC Server. Get the app in the App Store.

• NEW: Support for Apple-branded and third-party bluetooth mice and trackpads.
• FIXED: Improved performance when searching in large teams.
• FIXED: Issues that could lead the app to crash have been resolved.

VNC Viewer for Android 4.1.0 released

This is a release of VNC Viewer for Android devices you want to control from. Get the app in the Play Store.

• NEW: The toolbar available during a remote access session has been replaced by a floating toolbar.
• FIXED: Issues that could lead the app to crash have been resolved.
• SECURITY: Improved security hardening

VNC Server 7.0.1 released

This is a release of VNC Server and supporting programs for installation on remote computers you want to control. Download.

• FIXED: Monitor selection is now possible again for Professional and Enterprise subscription holders.

VNC Viewer 7.0.1 released

This is a release of VNC Viewer for Windows, Mac and Linux computers you want to exercise control from. Download.

• FIXED: VNC Viewer no longer crashes on startup if the AllowSignIn parameter is disabled.

VNC Server 7.0.0 released

This is a release of VNC Server and supporting programs for installation on remote computers you want to control. Download.

• CHANGED: VNC Server now uses a new format for offline licensing. VNC Server 7.x will continue to work with your VNC Server 6.x offline license key, up until the expiry date of the key. After this, you will need to apply the new format offline license. Click here to learn more.
• CHANGED: VNC Server 7.x will not enforce a policy-applied VNC Server 6.x offline license key. To enforce licensing through policy, you must deploy the new format VNC 7.x offline license. Click here to learn more.
• CHANGED: 'Instant Support' is now 'On-Demand Assist'. Click here to learn more.
• CHANGED: The VNC® Connect Home plan has been replaced with our new VNC® Connect Lite plan. It's still free, but you now get up to 256-bit encryption as well as high-speed streaming, for up to 3 devices.
• NEW: VNC Server is now available as a Universal app on macOS, with native support for M1/M2 Macs.
• FIXED: Audio is now available again when connecting to Ubuntu 22.04.1 (all modes) and CentOS/RHEL 7/8 (Virtual Mode).
• FIXED: Chat text not visible when using Dark Mode on macOS.
• FIXED: RADIUS authentication is now possible without mapping to system accounts, by enabling the advanced parameter, RadiusAllowNonSystemUser. Note, this bypasses VNC Server's Users & Permissions feature and passes responsibility of required user authentication and verification to your RADIUS implementation.
• REMOVED: Legacy ADM templates are no longer provided for VNC Server. ADMX templates continue to be available on the Download page of the RealVNC website.

Please note that this version removes support for macOS Catalina (10.15) and 32-bit Linux (x86).

VNC Viewer 7.0.0 released

This is a release of VNC Viewer for Windows, Mac and Linux computers you want to exercise control from. Download.

• CHANGED: 'Instant Support' is now 'On-Demand Assist'. Click here to learn more.

• CHANGED: The VNC® Connect Home plan has been replaced with our new VNC® Connect Lite plan. It's still free, but you now get up to 256-bit encryption as well as high-speed streaming, for up to 3 devices.

• NEW: Users on per user priced plans will need to license VNC Viewer. This can be achieved by signing in or applying an offline license. Click here to learn more.

• NEW: VNC Viewer is now available as a Universal app on macOS, with native support for M1/M2 Macs.

• NEW: Added a button to save Session Information dialog to a text file.

• FIXED: Ability to use Ctrl-Click as a "right-click" to access the sidebar context menu fixed on Ubuntu 22.04 and Mac M1.

• FIXED: The sign-in dropdown menu no longer remains visible when moving the VNC Viewer application window.

• FIXED: 'Top' and 'Bottom' options on the scrollbar "right-click" menu now move the position of the scrollbar as expected.

• REMOVED: Legacy ADM templates are no longer provided for VNC Viewer. ADMX templates continue to be available on the Download page of the RealVNC website.

Please note that this version removes support for macOS Catalina (10.15) and 32-bit Linux (x86).

On-Demand Assist 2.0.0 released

This is a release of the run-once app that end users download in order to receive assistance on-demand. Download.

• CHANGED: 'Instant Support' is now 'On-Demand Assist'. Click here to learn more.

• NEW: On-Demand Assist is now available as a Universal app on macOS, with native support for M1/M2 Macs.

• NEW: 256-bit AES session encryption is now available on all subscription tiers.

• IMPROVED: Keyboard-only navigation has been added to the privacy confirmation screen, for improved accessibility.

• FIXED: Elevation would fail for usernames beginning with a '$' symbol.

Please note that this version removes support for macOS Catalina (10.15).

VNC Viewer for iOS 4.0.1 released

This is a release of VNC Viewer for iOS devices, used to control remote devices running a VNC Server. Get the app in the App Store.

• CHANGED: 'Instant Support' is now 'On-Demand Assist'. Click here to learn more.
• CHANGED: The VNC® Connect Home plan has been replaced with our new VNC® Connect Lite plan.
• FIXED: Accessibility - Application responds to the user's text size preferences.

Please note that this version removes support for iOS 9, iOS 10 and iOS 11.

VNC Viewer for Android 4.0.1 released

This is a release of VNC Viewer for Android devices you want to control from. Get the app in the Play Store.

• CHANGED: 'Instant Support' is now 'On-Demand Assist'. Click here to learn more.
• CHANGED: The VNC® Connect Home plan has been replaced with our new VNC® Connect Lite plan.

VNC Server for iOS 2.0.1 released

This is a release of VNC Server for iOS devices, to allow you to securely share your mobile device's screen with your IT technician or system administrator. Get the app in the App Store.

• CHANGED: 'Instant Support' is now 'On-Demand Assist'. Click here to learn more.
• CHANGED: The VNC® Connect Home plan has been replaced with our new VNC® Connect Lite plan.
• FIXED: Accessibility - Application responds to the user's text size preferences.

VNC Server for Android 2.0.1 released

This is a release of VNC Server for Android devices, to allow you to securely share your mobile device's screen with your IT technician or system administrator. Get the app in the Play Store.

• CHANGED: 'Instant Support' is now 'On-Demand Assist'. Click here to learn more.
• CHANGED: The VNC® Connect Home plan has been replaced with our new VNC® Connect Lite plan.

VNC Viewer for iOS 3.10.0 released

This is a release of VNC Viewer for iOS devices, used to control remote devices running a VNC Server. Search “RealVNC” in the App Store.

• NEW: Sign-in with your Azure AD organisation: VNC Viewer for Mobile now supports VNC Connect's Azure AD SSO. Contact us to find out more!
• NEW: Added support for iOS/iPadOS 16.
• FIXED: VNC Viewer now correctly uses UK layout on soft keyboard instead of US layouts when the device is configured to use a UK keyboard layout.
• SECURITY: Improved security hardening and internal dependency updates.

VNC Viewer for Android 3.8.0 released

This is a release of VNC Viewer for Android devices you want to control from. Search ‘RealVNC’ in the Play Store.

• NEW: Sign-in with your Azure AD organisation: VNC Viewer for Mobile now supports VNC Connect's Azure AD SSO. Contact us to find out more!
• NEW: Added support for Android 13.
• FIXED: Logs are now attached correctly when using the "Email technical support" option on Android 11 and later.
• FIXED: A grid overlay is no longer visible on high resolution devices running Android 12 and later.
• IMPROVED: Bluetooth/physical keyboards can now be used to search for computers in the Address Book.
• CHANGED - URI handlers have been changed to improve security, to prevent snooping. URI handlers no longer accept credentials (username/password).
• SECURITY: Improved security hardening and internal dependency updates.

Please note that this version removes support for Android 6, as well as 32-bit Android devices.

VNC Server 6.11.0 released

This is a release of VNC Server and supporting programs for installation on remote computers you want to control. Download.

• NEW: Software screen blanking support for Windows 10 build 2004 onwards, including a new privacy mode status indicator and per-user screen blanking. Find out more here: Can I blank the screen of a remote computer while I'm connected to it?

• NEW: -cloudstatus command line parameter to fetch the cloud connectivity status of VNC Server.

• NEW: Added the AlwaysShowCursor parameter to VNC Server for Windows. Enable this parameter to display a mouse cursor icon in VNC Viewer rather than a dot for systems where no mouse is detected.

• IMPROVED: The "Create a debug log file" option in VNC Server's Options - Troubleshooting section now continues to log important events, such as connections, separately to EventLog (Windows) and syslog (MacOS and Linux).

• FIXED: The VNC Server License Wizard now starts correctly when VNC Server is installed in a Remote Desktop (RDP) session.

• FIXED: Windows 11 is now reported correctly in the VNC Server Diagnostics and log files.

• FIXED: QueryConnect now works correctly when the remote Linux computer is at the login screen.

• SECURITY: Fixed a local privilege escalation in Windows caused by MSI installer Repair mode.

• SECURITY: VNC Passwords are now stored as an irreversible salted hash, where available.

• SECURITY: Updated internal dependencies.

Please note that this version removes support for MacOS 10.14 Mojave.

VNC Viewer 6.22.826 released

This is a release of VNC Viewer for Windows, Mac and Linux computers you want to exercise control from. Download.

• NEW: URI schema support for automatically launching and starting Viewer connections to Servers. Find out more here: Can I launch VNC Viewer from a web page or program using URIs?

• NEW: Screen recording is now available in VNC Viewer for Raspberry Pi.

• IMPROVED: VNC Viewer now correctly scales the image when connecting to device with a large resolution portrait display.

• FIXED: A timeout during an SSO login attempt could cause VNC Viewer to crash.

• FIXED: VNC Viewer now shows an appropriate message for SSO accounts that have an expired token e.g. when using periodic re-authentication through Azure Conditional Access.

• SECURITY: Fixed a local privilege escalation in Windows caused by MSI installer Repair mode.

Please note that this version removes support for MacOS 10.14 Mojave.

VNC Server for Mobile now available in VNC Connect!

The VNC® Server mobile app from RealVNC® lets you securely share your mobile device’s screen with your IT technician or system administrator in just a few taps. The app is available for Android and iOS/iPadOS. Read the FAQs here: VNC Server for Mobile - FAQs

There are two ways to start a remote session:

• INSTANT SUPPORT lets you set up a session in a flash using a secure one-time code that’s unique to your session. This option is available on VNC® Connect Professional and Enterprise Instant Support plans.
• DEVICE ACCESS lets IT teams pre-license a managed mobile device against their VNC Connect account. A session can be started without a session code, but the device holder still needs to authenticate the session. This option is available only on VNC® Connect Enterprise Device Access plans.

Key Features

• Privacy with end-to-end encryption on all remote sessions.
• Fast, effortless connections using RealVNC’s secure cloud service.
• Protection from unwanted access with end-user connection approval.
• Free, paid and trial VNC Connect subscriptions available.

VNC Server 6.10.1 released

This is a release of VNC Server and supporting programs for installation on remote computers you want to control. Download.

• FIXED: VNC Server started in User Mode and Virtual Mode used the default permissions for Service Mode. This has been corrected to only allow access from the user account that started the VNC Server by default.

VNC Server 6.10.0 released

This is a release of VNC Server and supporting programs for installation on remote computers you want to control. Download.

• NEW: Added support for Ubuntu 22.04, RHEL/CentOS 9 and Windows Server 2022.

• IMPROVED: VNC Server better handles resuming from hibernation/low power states and re-establishes cloud connectivity in a shorter time.

• IMPROVED: VNC Server on Windows can accept an increased number of simultaneous connections from audio-enabled VNC Viewers.

• IMPROVED: Diagnostics now lists detected audio devices.

• FIXED: CREATOR OWNER account now works correctly when added to VNC Server's Users and Permissions.

• FIXED: Running VNC Server in User Mode could prevent subsequent use of Service Mode.

• FIXED: Group Policy refreshes/updates could interrupt active connections from VNC Viewers.

• REMOVED: "Test Direct Connection" functionality from VNC Server's Diagnostics. RealVNC strongly recommend using VNC Connect's cloud connectivity for connections over the Internet.

• SECURITY: Improved security hardening and internal dependency updates.

Please note that this version removes support for Ubuntu 16.04.

VNC Viewer 6.22.515 released

This is a release of VNC Viewer for Windows, Mac and Linux computers you want to exercise control from. Download.

• NEW: Sign-in with your Azure AD organisation - VNC Connect now supports federated authentication for RealVNC accounts. Contact us to find out more!

• NEW: Added support for Ubuntu 22.04, RHEL/CentOS 9 and Windows Server 2022.

• IMPROVED: The Preferences window now defaults to the Privacy tab.

• IMPROVED: AudioVolume now available for control via policy.

• SECURITY: Improved security hardening and internal dependency updates.

Please note that this version removes support for Ubuntu 16.04.

VNC Server 6.9.1 released

This is a release of VNC Server and supporting programs for installation on remote computers you want to control. Download.

• SECURITY: Fixed a local privilege escalation via MSI installer on Windows.

VNC Viewer 6.22.315 released

This is a release of VNC Viewer for Windows, Mac and Linux computers you want to exercise control from. Download.

• FIXED: Saved passwords and the Master Password feature were not working correctly for some users after upgrading to VNC Viewer 6.22.207 from an earlier version of VNC Viewer.

VNC Server 6.9.0 released

This is a release of VNC Server and supporting programs for installation on remote computers you want to control. Download.

• NEW: Added support for Raspberry Pi OS Bullseye, 32-bit and 64-bit.
• IMPROVED: VNC Server's License Wizard has been updated to allow users to configure essential settings during first time setup including Authentication, Encryption and Access Control.
• IMPROVED: Specific events are now logged to Event Viewer/syslog when screen recording is started and stopped during a remote access session.
• FIXED: VNC Server will now automatically use polling when DirectX failures are detected with portrait displays on Windows 11.
• FIXED: DisconnectAction now works as expected when running VNC Server on macOS Big Sur and Monterey.
• FIXED: Multiple keyboard layouts were not detected when running VNC Server 6.8.0 on Linux.
• CHANGED: Default permissions for VNC Server have been changed from "Administrative" to "Normal".
  Please note that when upgrading, if you have enabled QueryConnect and have not changed your VNC Server's Permissions from the default value, your connections will now be required to be accepted by an end user on the remote computer.
• SECURITY: Fixed a local privilege escalation security issue affecting VNC Server installations on Linux.

Please note that this version removes support for Raspberry Pi OS (formerly Raspbian) Stretch 9.

VNC Viewer 6.22.207 released

This version has been replaced by VNC Viewer 6.22.315.

This is a release of VNC Viewer for Windows, Mac and Linux computers you want to exercise control from. Download.

• NEW: Added support for Raspberry Pi OS Bullseye, 32-bit and 64-bit.
• NEW: Screen recording can now be started and stopped using the F8 menu in VNC Viewer.
• NEW: New parameter for session recording, SessionRecordNewFileOnIncrease. This controls whether a new video file should be started when the screen resolution increases or not.
• IMPROVED: The splash screen shown when running VNC Viewer for the first time has been updated.

Please note that this version removes support for Raspberry Pi OS (formerly Raspbian) Stretch 9.

VNC Viewer 6.21.1109 released

This is a release of VNC Viewer for Windows, Mac and Linux computers you want to exercise control from. Download.

• FIXED: Opening the chat window to send messages to a user on the server could prevent any control of the remote computer desktop.

VNC Viewer for iOS 3.9.4 released

This is a release of VNC Viewer for iOS devices, used to control remote devices running a VNC Server. Search “RealVNC” in the App Store.

• FIXED: Bluetooth keyboards not working with VNC Viewer on iOS 15.

VNC Server 6.8.0 released

This is a release of VNC Server and supporting programs for installation on remote computers you want to control. Download.

• NEW: Screen Recording for computers running VNC Server 6.8.0+ and VNC Viewer 6.21.920+ with a Professional or Enterprise subscription.
• NEW: Added support for Windows 11, MacOS Monterey and SUSE Linux Enterprise 15.
• NEW: Dark mode support for MacOS.
• NEW: VNC Viewer can now send the connection password to a VNC Server on Windows that is at the login screen. This is useful for users that are using System Authentication to authenticate to VNC Server and saves typing in the password again, after connecting. This feature is accessible via the F8 menu for the first 30 seconds of the session.
• NEW: WinSSOAccountCheck parameter added to VNC Server on Windows to allow relaxing of Windows account status checks when authenticating via SSO. This may be useful if connecting VNC Viewer users are experiencing problems authenticating to VNC Server.
• FIXED: VNC Server attempted to bind to invalid subnets for UDP TURN, causing VNC Server to log "TurnDgram: Received ChannelBind error (code=403)". This error will now only appear for unexpected TURN channel bind errors.
• FIXED: Users would receive an "Access is Denied" error when they are part of the BuiltIn\Adminstrators group when NTLogonAsInteractive is enabled.
• IMPROVED: Removed extra logging that was printed to stdout when starting a Virtual Mode VNC Server on Linux with SystemXorg enabled.

Please note that this version removes support for MacOS High Sierra (10.13.x) and earlier, RHEL 6.x and CentOS 6.x.

VNC Viewer 6.21.920 released

This is a release of VNC Viewer for Windows, Mac and Linux computers you want to exercise control from. Download.

• NEW: Screen Recording for computers running VNC Server 6.8.0+ and VNC Viewer 6.21.920+ with a Professional or Enterprise subscription.
• NEW: Added support for Windows 11, MacOS Monterey and SUSE Linux Enterprise 15.
• NEW: Dark mode support for MacOS.
• NEW: VNC Viewer can now send the connection password to a VNC Server on Windows that is at the login screen. This is useful for users that are using System Authentication to authenticate to VNC Server and saves typing in the password again, after connecting. This feature is accessible via the F8 menu for the first 30 seconds of the session.
• NEW: Added support for middle button press from laptops.

Please note that this version removes support for MacOS High Sierra (10.13.x) and earlier, RHEL 6.x and CentOS 6.x.

VNC Server 6.6.0 released

This is a release of VNC Server and supporting programs for installation on remote computers you want to control. Download.

• NEW: High-quality audio streaming for computers running VNC Server 6.6.0+ with a Professional or Enterprise subscription, for a fully immersive remote access experience.
• Added support for MacOS Catalina.

VNC Viewer 6.19.923 released

This is a release of VNC Viewer for Windows, Mac and Linux computers you want to exercise control from. Download.

• NEW: High-quality audio streaming for devices running VNC Server 6.6.0+ with a Professional or Enterprise subscription, for a fully immersive remote access experience.
• Added support for MacOS Catalina.

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6.2.0

• NEW: VNC Connect is now available in Brazilian Portuguese.
• NEW: Under Red Hat Linux distributions, VNC Server in Virtual Mode can now utilize the version of the Xorg server running on the system, rather than the out-of-date version built-in to Xvnc. Desktop environments such as Gnome 3 and modern applications and extensions will likely be compatible out-of-the-box. See how to set this up.
• The VNC Connect download now consists just of VNC Server and supporting programs, for computers you are licensed to control. VNC Viewer is no longer bundled. You are free to download VNC Viewer to as many computers and devices you want to control from as you like.
• VNC Viewer for macOS is now a disk image (DMG) that you can install by dragging it to the Applications folder.
• In VNC Viewer, you can now drag-and-drop a computer onto a label in the sidebar to assign that label to the computer. To create a new label, right-click on the Address book.
• You can set the QueryOfferViewOnly VNC Server parameter to FALSE to remove the view-only option from the prompt shown when VNC Viewer users are attempting to connect (leaving just the reject and accept options).

6.1.1

• FIXED: Active Directory user accounts with no expiry date can now be used to authenticate to VNC Server using single sign-on (SSO)
• FIXED: VNC Server’s Information Center dialog no longer shows an erroneous error message when the legacy SecurityTypes parameter is set to a value other than <auto> (this may affect users upgrading from VNC 5.x).
• FIXED: VNC Server in Virtual Mode (Xvnc) no longer crashes due to a bug in the X11 render extension.

6.1.0

For a video explaining major features, and links to other resources, please see our release summary page.

• NEW: VNC Server supports multi-factor authentication. Choose a scheme based on X.509 digital certificates stored on pluggable smartcards/authentication tokens or in certificate stores, or a RADIUS server implementation from an identity management provider such as RSA SecurID or Duo. Alternatively, create a custom scheme containing as many factors as you need.
• NEW: Conveniently assign discovery permissions to computers in your RealVNC account by creating groups of people and computers. Restricting discovery improves security, and helps team members reduce the number of computers they interact with in VNC Viewer.
• NEW: Organize computers in VNC Viewer using labels. Right-click on the address book to create a new label, or assign a label to a computer on its Properties page.
• NEW: Display a details view of computers VNC Viewer instead of a screenshot icon view, and sort by name, last connected time, and label.
• More intuitive scaling options for the remote computer desktop are now available from VNC Viewer’s Properties page.
• VNC Server now prompts you to send anonymous usage data to RealVNC, to help improve the user experience. You can opt out on VNC Server’s Options > Privacy page.

Linux

• The VNC Server in Virtual Mode daemon now fully supports persistent virtual desktops. The ConnectToExisting parameter no longer requires an underscore (denoting a beta feature).

6.0.3

• FIXED: Your computer now recovers automatically if it wrongly reports that it has been cloned.

6.0.2

• NEW: VNC Connect is available for Raspberry Pi. It is included with Raspbian, and pre-licensed to offer both cloud and direct connectivity to Home subscribers.
• NEW: VNC Viewer has a medium setting for the picture quality of a remote desktop, to complement high and low. By default, the picture quality is automatically adjusted to suit the speed of the network.
• VNC Connect is available in French, German, and Spanish again. The appropriate language for the desktop of each user is automatically selected. This can be changed (if required) using the Locale parameter.

6.0.1

• The VNC Server user interface now makes it easier to enable cloud connectivity if you have an Enterprise subscription or trial.
• VNC Server now prompts for administrative credentials (where necessary) in a more timely manner under Linux.

6.0.0

Legacy VNC 5.x

Release notes for the legacy VNC 5.x software can be found here.