diff --git a/docs/desktop/gnome/x11vnc_plus_ssh_lan.md b/docs/desktop/gnome/x11vnc_plus_ssh_lan.md index 33468c9a29..359bbf1cdb 100644 --- a/docs/desktop/gnome/x11vnc_plus_ssh_lan.md +++ b/docs/desktop/gnome/x11vnc_plus_ssh_lan.md @@ -1,14 +1,14 @@ --- title: Desktop Sharing via x11vnc+SSH (LAN) author: Joseph Brinkman -contributors: Steven Spencer +contributors: Steven Spencer, Ganna Zhyrnova --- ## Introduction x11vnc is a powerful VNC program that stands out by using the existing X session rather than starting a new one. This feature makes it an excellent tool for remote support, as it allows you to control a user's screen or X session from a distance. -In this guide, you will learn how to stand up an x11vnc server and how to connect to it remotely. +This guide teaches you how to set up an X11vnc server and how to connect to it remotely. !!! note @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ For this guide, the assumption is that you have the following: ## Setting up the VNC server -To capture a your X session, you will need to install x11vnc server on your Rocky workstation. +To capture your X session, you must install the x11vnc server on your Rocky workstation. ### Disable Wayland @@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ Copy and paste the following text into the file, then write and quit: !!! note - Replace the `rfbauth` path with the path to the password file you created earlier. Replace `User` and `Group` values with the user you intend to provide remote support to. + Replace the `rfbauth` path with the path to the password file you created earlier. Also, replace the `User` and `Group` values with the user to whom you intend to provide remote support. ```bash [Unit] @@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ sudo dnf install tigervnc ![The ssh command in a terminal window](images/x11vnc_plus_ssh_lan_images/vnc_ssh_tunnel.webp) -Create an SSH tunnel to securely connect to the VNC server: +Create an SSH tunnel to connect to the VNC server securely: ```bash ssh -L 5900:localhost:5900 REMOTEIP @@ -153,4 +153,4 @@ Enter the x11vnc password you created earlier. ![TigerVNC viewer connected to an X session](images/x11vnc_plus_ssh_lan_images/x11vnc_over_ssh_lan_conclusion.webp) -At this point, you have successfully set up an x11vnc server and connected to it using a TigerVNC client. This solution is ideal for providing remote support, as it shares the same X session as the user, ensuring a seamless support experience. +You have successfully set up an x11vnc server and connected to it using a TigerVNC client. This solution is ideal for remote support, as it shares the same X session as the user, ensuring a seamless support experience.