VNC
Virtual Network Computing
Application Layer — Remote Access
Protocol Overview
Full Name
Virtual Network Computing
Abbreviation
VNC
OSI Layer
Application Layer
Category
Remote Access
Default Port
5900
RFC
RFC 6143
About VNC
Platform-independent remote desktop protocol using the RFB (Remote Framebuffer) protocol. Works across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Application Layer
Remote Access
Port 5900
Standards Reference
VNC is defined in RFC 6143, published by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). RFCs are the official standards documents for internet protocols and are freely available for public review.