REMOTE ACCESS

Specifies the settings to allow users to remotely access the desktop.

General

Remote Desktop Access

Specifies whether remote access to the desktop via the RFB protocol is allowed. Users on remote machines may then connect to the desktop using a vncviewer.

Prompt the User Before Connecting

Specifies that remote users accessing the desktop are not allowed access until the user on the host machine approves the connection. Recommended especially when access is not password protected.

Only Allow Remote Users to View the Desktop

Specifies whether remote users accessing the desktop are only allowed to view the desktop. Remote user's will not be able to use the mouse or keyboard.

Require Encryption

Specifies whether remote users accessing the desktop are required to be able support encyrption. Use a client that supports encryption unless the intervening network is trusted.

Allowed Authentication Methods

Lists the authentication methods with which remote users may access the desktop. There are two possible authentication methods:

VNC - The remote user is prompted for a password (the password is specified by the VNC password key below) before connecting.

None - Allows any remote user to connect.

Password Required for VNC Authentication

The password that the remote user will be prompted for if the "vnc" authentication method is used. Note that the password specified should be in base64 encoding.

Email Address to which the Remote Desktop URL should be Sent

Specifies the e-mail address to which the remote desktop URL should be sent if the user clicks on the URL in the Remote Desktop preferences dialog.

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