bVNC: Secure VNC Viewer

Secure, fast, and open-source, bVNC is the ultimate VNC and SSH Remote Desktop solution for Windows, Linux, and Mac users. If you're an iOS or Mac OS X user looking for a seamless remote desktop experience, bVNC is now available on the App Store at this link. Support the development of this GPL open-source software by purchasing the donation version, bVNC Pro.

Stay updated with the latest enhancements and bug fixes through the release notes available at GitHub. For those interested in older versions or needing to report bugs, visit the releases page and issues section on GitHub. If you have any questions, engage with the community on our forum instead of leaving a negative review to benefit everyone.

Explore more remote desktop options with our RDP Client, aRDP, available on Google Play, and for Proxmox and oVirt users, check out Opaque on Google Play.

bVNC offers a comprehensive set of features tailored for secure and efficient remote desktop access:

• Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD, or any OS equipped with a VNC server.
• Master password support and multi-factor (two-factor) SSH authentication available in the Pro version.
• Intuitive multi-touch controls for the remote mouse, including one-finger tap for left-click, two-finger tap for right-click, and three-finger tap for middle-click.
• Drag and drop functionality with left, right, and middle buttons without lifting the initial tap finger.
• Two-finger drag for scrolling and pinch-zoom for enhanced navigation.
• Options like Force Landscape, Immersive Mode, and Keep Screen Awake for a tailored user experience.
• Dynamic resolution adjustments for seamless desktop reconfiguration and control over virtual machines from BIOS to OS.
• Full rotation and multi-language support for global accessibility.
• Complete mouse support and full desktop visibility, even with the soft keyboard extended.
• Secure connections through SSH tunneling, AnonTLS, and VeNCrypt, excluding RealVNC encryption.
• High-grade encryption surpassing RDP with SSH and VeNCrypt, ensuring protection against man-in-the-middle attacks.
• AutoX session discovery/creation akin to an NX client for efficient connectivity.
• Efficient update mechanisms with Tight and CopyRect encodings and color depth reduction over slow connections.
• Seamless copy/paste integration, Samsung DEX compatibility, and specialized key captures like Alt-Tab and Start Button.
• SSH public/private key support with the ability to import encrypted/unencrypted RSA keys in PEM format.
• Versatile scaling modes including Zoomable, Fit to Screen, and One to One, alongside various input modes such as Direct, Simulated Touchpad, and Single-handed.
• Broad VNC server compatibility including TightVNC, UltraVNC, TigerVNC, and RealVNC, and Mac OS X built-in remote desktop server (ARD) with Mac OS X authentication.
• Additional features like stowable on-screen keys, right-click via the Back button, D-pad for arrows, and hardware/FlexT9 keyboard support.
• View-only mode and comprehensive in-app help for usage, connection setup, and input modes. For an optimal typing experience, the Hacker's Keyboard is recommended.

For detailed setup instructions tailored to your operating system, follow these guides:

• Windows:

  • Plain VNC: TightVNC setup guide
  • Secure VNC over VeNCrypt: VeNCrypt guide
  • Secure VNC over SSH: SSH tunneling guide

• Linux:

  • Plain VNC (Remote Desktop on Ubuntu): Vino setup guide
    • Note: Disable encryption for Vino with gsettings set org.gnome.Vino require-encryption false
  • AutoX Secure VNC over SSH: NX client guide

• Mac OS X Remote Desktop:

  • Plain VNC: Mac OS X connection guide
  • Secure VNC over SSH: SSH tunneling guide

Access the full source code on GitHub.

What's New in the Latest Version v5.5.8

Last updated on Oct 24, 2024

• v5.5.8: Fixed a crash related to the master password.
• v5.5.7: Enhanced stability for a smoother user experience.
• v5.5.6: Stopped prompting for the Master Password upon disconnection.
• v5.4.8: Added support for ACTION_BUTTON_PRESS and ACTION_BUTTON_RELEASE mouse actions.
• v5.4.7: Introduced a new round icon for a refreshed look.
• v5.3.5: Improved icon resolution for better visual clarity.
• v5.3.4: Added a new app banner for Android TV and fixed the toolbar position restoration.
• v5.3.3: Implemented back button disconnection on Android TV, displayed the default settings icon, and introduced a new show keyboard icon and function for Android TV.