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.. _windows_vnc_client:

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Connecting from Windows
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On your workstation:

* Go to System - Preferences - Remote Desktop
* Check "Allow other users to view your desktop"

.. figure:: windows_vnc_client/vnc-1.png

* Click the advanced tab
* Check "Only allow local connections"

.. figure:: windows_vnc_client/vnc-2.png

From your laptop (client machine):

* Make sure VNC and Putty are installed
* Enter "workstation".oden.utexas.edu for your session on port 22

.. figure:: windows_vnc_client/putty1.png

* Click on Connections - SSH - Tunnels
* In the box labeled "Source Port", type 5902
* In the destination box, type: localhost:5901

.. figure:: windows_vnc_client/putty2.png


WARNING: Do not leave an open VNC connection running for anything other
than local connections. VNC, on its own, is insecure. VNC should always
be forwarded through an SSH connections if possible.