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# [Ubuntu 21.04 (and up) VNC access to a locked session](https://blog.vyarus.ru/ubuntu-2104-and-up-vnc-access-to-a-locked-session?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

The problem: since Ubuntu 21.04 you can use VNC connection ONLY with an ongoing session (it is a pure screen sharing feature now) and you'll not be able to connect to a locked computer. Ubuntu 21.04 uses Wayland instead of x11 by default, but there ...

Dec 24, 2021 · 3 min read · blog.vyarus.ru  
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