VNC on non-standard port

king_scott_2 · 07-18-2005, 06:44 PM

How do I use vncserver to listen on a port other then it's default 5800?

mhallbiai · 07-19-2005, 01:10 AM

Code:

man Xvnc
man vncserver

Xvnc: search for httpPort (/httpPort) for the changing the default: 5800
you may also be interested in the 'USAGE WITH INETD' section

example:

Code:

vncserver :13 -name king_scott_2 -geometry 1280x1024 -depth 16 -httpPort 7800

you can use whatever options you want.
this example will create a vnc session on :13 named king_scott_2 with resolutions 1280x1024x16 and the browser will listen on port 7800

going to http://vncserver:7800 should give you this session

hope this helps

king_scott_2 · 07-19-2005, 07:25 AM

Thanks, it does a lot. Although is there a way I can change the :13 bit (port 5813) to a non-default port to connect via TightVNC or another program (I hate the School firewall)