# VNC - Initial Setup

### Overview

To set up computers for remote access using VNC, you will need to use the VNC setup option.

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I**nstalling a VNC Viewer on the Host Computer**

To use VNC, you will need to install a VNC viewer on the computer where you are initiating the remote access from. UltraVNC can be used for this. 

Go to <https://www.uvnc.com/downloads/ultravnc.html> to download the latest version of UltraVNC on the host computer. Once installed, you can proceed to set up VNC on the client computers.&#x20;
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### Configure VNC&#x20;

1\. Select the **Control Grid** tab on the top menu bar.

2\. Navigate to the **Applications** tab.

3\. Select a **Computer** from the Computer Name column.

![Select a Computer from Applications Grid](/files/-MVrxetiOurnm-cOaocH)

4\. The ACTION TOOLBAR will now appear; click **REMOTE**.

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5\. Select **VNC Setup** from the drop-down menu.&#x20;

6\. A list of all computers that do not have **VNC** installed will now appear. Click **SELECT ALL COMPUTERS** (alternatively, you can select the computer(s) to install VNC).&#x20;

![Select All Computers to Setup VNC](/files/-MVs2Awn26XbPlVUZiMq)

7\. Click **NEXT**.

8\. Enter a **Password** for the VNC Connection.

![Enter a Password for the VNC Connection](/files/-MVs20Kh3fS6xTHJfCwL)

9\.  Click **SETUP;** the setup will now apply to the selected computers.

10\. Click **OK**.

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Your computers are now ready to be accessed using VNC.
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