No Unix Authentication on the RealVNC Server
I installed the RealVNC debian 32-bit server package (downloaded from the RealVNC site) on a couple of debian 32-bit systems and the only authentication mechanism available is VNC authentication. There is nothing else in the drop down in the server options. Is there something I need to do to enable Unix Auth? I saw the article below but it couldnt make it work. Should I have used the generic script installer for Linux instead? I would like to get Raspberry Pi Desktop (x86) working more like a real Raspberry Pi in regard to logging in with the pi user so I can use it as a really lightweight and fast jump box (RealVNC Connect) installed in virtual environments such as Virtualbox.
https://archive.realvnc.com/products/vnc/documentation/4.2/unix/unixconfig.html
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Hi Samuel,
What I think is happening here is that on Raspberry Pi OS and hardware we enable some additional features for free (built-in license and Home) such as Unix Password. On Debian and other platforms, we don't provide authentication types other than VNC Password for Home subscriptions.
Thanks,
Jack
Excellent! Thank you so much for a real answer to this question. I think the VNC Connect pricing site needs to add Home to it's comparison table so things like this are more clear. https://www.realvnc.com/en/connect/pricing/
Ah! I tried to get that answer using a support ticket but they just told me to come here. Is the Unix Authentication included with the pro version? I asked them that and was given a generic answer and how many computers and users were included in pro that didnt answer the question (from a noreply email no less).
Hi Samuel,
I'm sorry to hear about your experience with our support team. It is RealVNC's policy that technical support is only available to paid/trial subscription holders, please see this link for more information: https://help.realvnc.com/hc/en-us/articles/360029423831
Unix Authentication is available with both Professional and Enterprise subscriptions. Regarding licensing, subscriptions are licensed "per computer/VNC Server" for Device Access so you would purchase a subscription for the number of devices you need to remotely access. You can sign up for a free 30 day trial for 10 computers here: https://www.realvnc.com/en/connect/trial/
Thanks,
Jack
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