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Get started by downloading RealVNC® Connect onto your desktop devices for secure, reliable remote access that's trusted by millions worldwide.

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RealVNC Connect V7 for Desktop

For Windows, Mac, Linux and Raspberry Pi

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Just need RealVNC® Viewer or RealVNC® Server?

Should you need to install RealVNC Viewer or RealVNC Server as individual applications, you can download them below.

RealVNC® Viewer
for Desktop

Install on the devices
you will connect from.

RealVNC® Server
for Desktop

Install on your
remote devices.

Get started in three easy steps

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1. Download

Download the installer to your machine

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2. Sign in/Sign up

Create an account and
claim your free 14-day trial!

step 3

3. Connect

Install and add your devices to connect remotely

See how easy RealVNC Connect is to use

  • How to get started

How to get started with RealVNC Connect remote access

In this video, we’ll show you how quick and easy it is to get your first screen sharing session up and running using RealVNC Connect.

Tutorial: How to get started with RealVNC Connect remote access

Starting to use RealVNC Connect couldn’t be easier. You just need to create an account and get a free trial (no credit card required).

This video will show you how to provide unattended access to your Windows, Linux or Mac computer.

You will now be able to control your computer easily from anywhere in the world. If you want to continue to use the software after the 14-day trial, you can continue to do so seamlessly after buying a subscription.

Frequently asked questions

If you can’t find an answer to your question, please visit our Help Center or get in touch with us.

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RealVNC Connect is the name of our whole remote access solution. It comprises of two applications: VNC® Viewer and VNC® Server.

VNC® Server needs to be installed and run on the devices you want to access remotely. You then use VNC® Viewer on the device you want to access and control your remote devices with.

No, you don’t. To start an On-Demand Assist session, you just need to have VNC® Viewer installed on your device. On-Demand Assist uses a unique session code to connect to an end-user’s device so there’s no need for VNC® Server to be installed on their device. Learn more here.

Yes, you can. However, you won’t get the full RealVNC Connect experience which includes enhanced security, reliable high-speed connections, and features exclusive to RealVNC Connect.

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