bVNC: Secure VNC Viewer

Secure, fast, and open-source, bVNC provides robust VNC and SSH remote desktop capabilities for Windows, Linux, and Mac users. If you're an iOS or Mac OS X user looking for bVNC, you can now find it at:

https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/bvnc-pro/id1506461202

Please support the development and GPL open-source software by purchasing the donation version, bVNC Pro!

For the latest updates, check the release notes at:

https://github.com/iiordanov/remote-desktop-clients/blob/master/bVNC/CHANGELOG-bVNC

If you're looking for older versions, they're available at:

https://github.com/iiordanov/remote-desktop-clients/releases

Encountered any issues? Report bugs here:

https://github.com/iiordanov/remote-desktop-clients/issues

Instead of leaving a negative review, if you have questions, please join the conversation on our forum where everyone can benefit:

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/bvnc-ardp-aspice-opaque-remote-desktop-clients

Interested in other tools? Check out my RDP Client, aRDP, available at:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iiordanov.freeaRDP

For Proxmox and oVirt users, Opaque is available at:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.undatech.opaque

bVNC offers a secure, open-source VNC client with a comprehensive set of features:

• Compatibility with Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD, or any other OS running a VNC server
• Master password support in the Pro version
• Multi-factor (two-factor) SSH authentication in the Pro version
• Multi-touch control for remote mouse operations: one finger tap for left-click, two-finger tap for right-click, and three-finger tap for middle-click
• Drag-and-drop functionality with left, right, and middle button support
• Two-finger drag for scrolling
• Pinch-zoom capabilities
• Options for Force Landscape, Immersive Mode, and Keep Screen Awake
• Dynamic resolution changes for seamless desktop reconfiguration and VM control from BIOS to OS
• Full rotation support
• Multi-language support
• Complete mouse functionality
• Full desktop visibility even with the soft keyboard extended
• Secure connections via SSH tunneling, AnonTLS, and VeNCrypt (note: does not support RealVNC encryption)
• High-grade encryption superior to RDP using SSH and VeNCrypt, preventing man-in-the-middle attacks
• AutoX session discovery and creation similar to NX client
• Efficient Tight and CopyRect encodings for quick updates
• Option to reduce color depth over slow links
• Copy and paste integration
• Support for Samsung DEX, Alt-Tab, Start Button capture
• Ctrl+Space capture
• SSH public/private (pubkey) authentication
• Ability to import encrypted/unencrypted RSA keys in PEM format
• Multiple scaling modes: Zoomable, Fit to Screen, and One to One
• Various input modes including Two Direct, one Simulated Touchpad, and one Single-handed
• In single-handed input mode, long-tap to access a variety of clicks, drag modes, scroll, and zoom options
• Compatibility with most VNC servers including TightVNC, UltraVNC, TigerVNC, and RealVNC
• Support for Mac OS X built-in remote desktop server (ARD) and Mac OS X authentication
• Does NOT support RealVNC encryption (use VNC over SSH or VeNCrypt instead)
• Stowable on-screen keys
• Right-click functionality with the Back button
• D-pad for arrow navigation, with the ability to rotate the D-pad
• Support for hardware/FlexT9 keyboards
• View-only mode
• In-app help covering usage, connection setup, and input modes (accessible via in-app Menu)
• Recommended use of Hacker's Keyboard

For setup instructions, visit:

Windows:

• Plain VNC: http://iiordanov.blogspot.ca/2012/04/how-to-install-and-connect-to-tightvnc.html
• Secure VNC over VeNCrypt: https://groups.google.com/d/msg/bvnc-ardp-aspice-opaque-remote-desktop-clients/c9ptU7UekE4/rOzNlkiaEgAJ
• Secure VNC over SSH: http://iiordanov.blogspot.ca/2012/04/tunneling-vnc-over-ssh-to-windows.html

Linux:

• Plain VNC (Remote Desktop on Ubuntu): Note: To use Vino (default Ubuntu VNC Server), first run: gsettings set org.gnome.Vino require-encryption false then follow: http://www.howtoforge.com/configure-remote-access-to-your-ubuntu-desktop
• AutoX Secure VNC over SSH: http://iiordanov.blogspot.ca/2012/10/looking-for-nx-client-for-android-or.html

Mac OS X Remote Desktop:

• Plain VNC: http://iiordanov.blogspot.ca/2012/04/how-to-connect-to-mac-os-x-using-bvnc.html
• Secure VNC over SSH: http://iiordanov.blogspot.ca/2012/04/tunneling-vnc-over-ssh-to-mac-os-x.html

Access the full codebase at:

https://github.com/iiordanov/remote-desktop-clients

What's New in the Latest Version v5.5.8

Last updated on Oct 24, 2024

v5.5.8

• Bugfix for master password crash

v5.5.7

• Stability improvements

v5.5.6

• Stop asking for Master Password on disconnection

v5.4.8

• Support for ACTION_BUTTON_PRESS and ACTION_BUTTON_RELEASE mouse actions

v5.4.7

• New round icon

v5.3.5

• Improved icon resolution

v5.3.4

• New app banner for Android TV
• Fix for toolbar position not restored

v5.3.3

• Back button disconnects on Android TV
• Show default settings icon on Android TV
• New show keyboard icon and function for Android TV