bVNC: Secure VNC Viewer

bVNC: Your Secure, Fast, and Open-Source Remote Desktop Solution

Are you looking for a robust remote desktop solution that works seamlessly across Windows, Linux, and Mac? Look no further than bVNC, the ultimate open-source VNC and SSH client designed for versatility and security.

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bVNC Features: bVNC is not just another VNC client; it's a powerhouse of features designed to meet your remote desktop needs:

• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Connect to any system running Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD, or any OS with a VNC server installed.
• Enhanced Security: Master password support and multi-factor (two-factor) SSH authentication in the Pro version.
• Intuitive Touch Controls: Multi-touch control over the remote mouse, including one-finger tap for left-clicks, two-finger tap for right-clicks, and three-finger tap for middle-clicks.
• Drag and Drop Functionality: Left, right, and middle button drag/drop without lifting the first finger that tapped.
• Smooth Scrolling: Two-finger drag for scrolling.
• Pinch-Zoom and Full Rotation: Enhance your remote experience with pinch-zoom and full rotation capabilities.
• Flexible Viewing Options: Force Landscape, Immersive Mode, Keep Screen Awake, and dynamic resolution changes for optimal viewing.
• Secure Connections: SSH tunneling, AnonTLS, and VeNCrypt for secure connections (RealVNC encryption not supported).
• High-Grade Encryption: Superior to RDP, using SSH and VeNCrypt to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks.
• AutoX Session Management: AutoX session discovery/creation like NX client.
• Efficient Encodings: Tight and CopyRect encodings for quick updates.
• Performance Optimization: Ability to reduce color depth over slow links.
• Seamless Integration: Copy/paste integration and support for Samsung DEX, Alt-Tab, Start Button, and Ctrl+Space capture.
• SSH Key Management: Support for SSH public/private (pubkey) and importing encrypted/unencrypted RSA keys in PEM format.
• Versatile Scaling Modes: Zoomable, Fit to Screen, and One to One scaling modes.
• Input Modes: Two Direct, one Simulated Touchpad, and one Single-handed input modes.
• Single-Handed Mode: Long-tap to access clicks, drag modes, scroll, and zoom.
• Broad VNC Server Support: Compatible with TightVNC, UltraVNC, TigerVNC, RealVNC, and Mac OS X built-in remote desktop server (ARD).
• Additional Features: Stowable on-screen keys, right-click with Back button, D-pad for arrows, rotate D-pad, hardware/FlexT9 keyboard support, and view-only mode.
• Help and Support: In-app help on usage, connection setup, and input modes. Hacker's Keyboard recommended for optimal use.

Setup Instructions: For detailed instructions on setting up bVNC with various operating systems, visit:

• Windows Setup:

  • Plain VNC
  • Secure VNC over VeNCrypt
  • Secure VNC over SSH

• Linux Setup:

  • Plain VNC (Remote Desktop on Ubuntu)
  • Note: To use Vino (default Ubuntu VNC Server), first run: gsettings set org.gnome.Vino require-encryption false
  • AutoX Secure VNC over SSH

• Mac OS X Remote Desktop Setup:

  • Mac OS X Remote Desktop
  • Secure VNC over SSH

Access the Code Explore the open-source code behind bVNC:

GitHub Repository

What's New in the Latest Version v5.5.8

Last updated on Oct 24, 2024

• v5.5.8: Bugfix for master password crash
• v5.5.7: Stability improvements
• v5.5.6: Stop asking for Master Password on disconnection
• v5.4.8: Support for ACTION_BUTTON_PRESS and ACTION_BUTTON_RELEASE mouse actions
• v5.4.7: New round icon
• v5.3.5: Improved icon resolution
• v5.3.4: New app banner for Android TV; Fix for toolbar position not restored
• v5.3.3: Back button disconnects on Android TV; Show default settings icon on Android TV; New show keyboard icon and function for Android TV