bVNC: Secure VNC Viewer

Secure, fast, and open-source, bVNC offers robust VNC and SSH Remote Desktop capabilities for Windows, Linux, and Mac users. If you're on iOS or macOS, you can now access bVNC through the Pro version available on the Apple App Store:

Download bVNC Pro for iOS and macOS

Support the development of this GPL open-source software by purchasing bVNC Pro, the donation version of the program.

For detailed release notes, visit:

Release Notes

Access older versions here:

Older Versions

If you encounter any issues, please report them at:

Report Bugs

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Explore our other offerings, such as the aRDP RDP Client for Android:

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For Proxmox and oVirt environments, consider using Opaque:

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bVNC is a secure, open-source VNC client that boasts an extensive feature set, including:

• Compatibility with Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD, or any OS equipped with a VNC server
• Master password support in the Pro version
• Multi-factor (two-factor) SSH authentication in the Pro version
• Multi-touch control for remote mouse operations: one finger tap for left-click, two-finger tap for right-click, and three-finger tap for middle-click
• Drag and drop capabilities with left, right, and middle button functionality without lifting the initial tapping finger
• Two-finger drag for scrolling
• Pinch-zoom functionality
• Options for Force Landscape, Immersive Mode, and keeping the screen awake
• Dynamic resolution adjustments for seamless desktop reconfiguration and control over virtual machines from BIOS to OS
• Full rotation support
• Multi-language interface
• Comprehensive mouse support
• Full desktop visibility even when the soft keyboard is extended
• Secure connection options like SSH tunneling, AnonTLS, and VeNCrypt (excluding RealVNC encryption)
• High-grade encryption surpassing RDP with SSH and VeNCrypt (x509 certificates and SSL) to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks
• AutoX session discovery and creation similar to an NX client
• Tight and CopyRect encodings for rapid updates
• Color depth reduction for slower connections
• Copy/paste integration
• Support for Samsung DEX, Alt-Tab, Start Button capture, and Ctrl+Space capture
• SSH public/private key authentication with the ability to import encrypted/unencrypted RSA keys in PEM format
• Zoomable, Fit to Screen, and One to One scaling modes
• Multiple input modes including two Direct, one Simulated Touchpad, and one Single-handed mode
• In single-handed mode, long-tap to access various click, drag, scroll, and zoom options
• Compatibility with most VNC servers such as TightVNC, UltraVNC, TigerVNC, and RealVNC
• Support for Mac OS X's built-in remote desktop server (ARD) and Mac OS X authentication (RealVNC encryption not supported; use VNC over SSH or VeNCrypt instead)
• Stowable on-screen keys
• Right-click functionality with the Back button
• D-pad for arrow navigation with rotation capability
• Hardware/FlexT9 keyboard support
• View-only mode
• In-app help covering usage, connection setup, and input modes (accessible via the in-app Menu)
• Recommended use with the Hacker's Keyboard

For setup instructions, please refer to the following:

Windows:

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

Linux:

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

Mac OS X Remote Desktop:

• Plain VNC
• Secure VNC over SSH

Explore the full codebase on GitHub:

Code 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