Enable VNC for Console Access
VNC provides a screen-and-keyboard view of your VPS even when SSH or RDP is unavailable. Enable it only while you need interactive console access and turn it off afterward.
What You’ll Need
🔐 Portal Access
Sign in to the EDBB VPS Portal and open the VPS you want to manage.
🕒 Maintenance Window
Plan a brief window—it’s best to enable VNC only when you’re actively using it.
🖥️ Modern Browser or VNC Client
You can use the built-in Open Console button (browser-based) or a desktop VNC client such as RealVNC/TightVNC.
Step 1 – Toggle VNC
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Open the quick action menu
In the service dashboard, locate the quick action panel. Click the arrow next to the red VNC Off button and choose Enable VNC.
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Wait for VNC to turn on
The button turns green and displays VNC On. The panel now shows the VNC hostname and password for desktop clients.
Step 2 – Open the Console
- Click Open Console to launch the browser-based console. No password is required for this view—just click inside the window to capture keyboard and mouse input.
- Prefer a desktop client? Copy the VNC hostname and password shown in the panel and connect using RealVNC, TightVNC, or any compatible viewer.
Step 3 – Disable VNC When Finished
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Toggle VNC off
Open the dropdown beside VNC On and choose Disable VNC once you’re done troubleshooting or installing software.
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Confirm access paths
After disabling VNC, reconnect using SSH or RDP as normal. The console will no longer be accessible until you enable VNC again.
Leaving VNC enabled exposes an additional attack surface. Disable it when you’re finished to keep the VPS secure.