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    VNC Access in SolusVM

    Access your VPS console directly

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    You can access your VPS via VNC in emergency situations such as when your IP is blocked by a firewall, the Internet connection is not working, or you're unable to access your VPS via SSH.

    When to Use VNC

    IP Blocked by Firewall

    SSH access blocked but need to fix firewall rules

    Network Issues

    Network settings preventing remote access

    Boot Problems

    VPS won't boot properly and need to troubleshoot

    OS Installation

    Installing or reinstalling operating systems

    Emergency Access

    Any situation where SSH isn't available

    VNC vs SSH

    VNC provides direct console access to your VPS, similar to sitting in front of a physical computer. Unlike SSH, it works even when network configuration is broken or firewalls are blocking access.

    Accessing VNC in SolusVM

    1

    Log into SolusVM

    Navigate to your SolusVM Control Panel and log in with your credentials
    2

    Select Your VPS

    If you have multiple VPS, click the blue "Manage" button next to the VPS you want to access
    3

    Open VNC

    Scroll down and click the "VNC" option in your control panel
    4

    Launch VNC Client

    Choose between Java VNC Client (may require Java) or HTML5 VNC (recommended)
    5

    Accept Security Warnings

    Review and accept browser security warnings - these are normal for VNC connections
    6

    Use Your VPS

    You now have direct console access to your VPS

    Common VNC Use Cases

    Fixing Firewall Lock-Out

    If you've accidentally blocked SSH with iptables, use VNC to run:

    iptables -F
iptables -X
iptables -P INPUT ACCEPT
iptables -P OUTPUT ACCEPT
iptables -P FORWARD ACCEPT

    See our iptables guide for more information.

    Fixing Network Configuration

    If you've misconfigured network settings, VNC lets you:

    • • Edit /etc/network/interfaces
    • • Reconfigure network settings
    • • Restart networking services
    • • Test connectivity before logging out

    Troubleshooting Boot Issues

    VNC shows the boot process, allowing you to:

    • • See boot error messages
    • • Access emergency/rescue mode
    • • Edit GRUB boot parameters
    • • Fix filesystem issues

    VNC Limitations

    Performance

    Can be slower than SSH, especially over slow connections

    Keyboard Layout

    May differ from your local keyboard

    Copy/Paste

    May not work reliably

    Browser Requirements

    May need Java or modern HTML5 support

    VNC Not Loading?

    If VNC refuses to load, make sure you've unmounted any ISOs/CDROMs from the SolusVM control panel, then try rebooting. If issues persist, contact support.

    Security Considerations

    Close When Done

    Always close VNC sessions when finished

    Secure Password

    Use a strong root password

    Encrypted Connection

    VNC traffic through SolusVM is encrypted

    Two-Factor Auth

    Enable 2FA on your SolusVM account

    For routine access, SSH is preferred. Learn how to connect via SSH for day-to-day management.

    Need Help?

    If you're having trouble accessing VNC or using it to fix issues, contact our support team. We can provide guidance or help resolve access issues.