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title: "How to Enable VNC on your FreePBX (Asterisk) Server"
slug: "how-to-enable-vnc-on-your-freepbx-asterisk-server"
updated: 2024-12-19T06:33:37Z
published: 2024-12-19T06:33:37Z
canonical: "docs.telosalliance.com/how-to-enable-vnc-on-your-freepbx-asterisk-server"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.telosalliance.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Enable VNC on your FreePBX (Asterisk) Server

## Scope

Enabling VNC remote access on your FreePBX (Asterisk) server using the xWindow desktop environment.

*Any information provided here regarding "Asterisk" or "FreePBX" servers refers only to Telos-commissioned FreePBX (Asterisk) servers used with Telos Alliance telephony products. While these are third-party servers and software, we are able to provide limited pointers and advice (like this article) under normal support.*

> [!NOTE]
> We are also happy to provide advanced, dedicated support and training on a VX and FreePBX system through various paid [TelosCare Service Level Agreement](http://telosalliance.com/teloscare) options, or a la carte via our Dedicated Remote and Onsite Support service. Please use the Contact Us link above for more information on these options. We can guide you through this entire process.

The screenshots and menu structure described in this article reflect CentOS 6. Earlier or later versions may not look identical, although the general concepts still apply.

## Procedure

This assumes you have access to the desktop environment of your server. If not, please [follow the instructions on this page to access the desktop](/v1/docs/basic-freepbx-asterisk-operations#accessing-the-desktop) first.

1. Go to **System** > **Preferences** > **Remote Desktop**.

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2. Check **Allow other users to control your desktop**. Uncheck **You must confirm each access to this machine**. Check **Require user to enter this password**. Type `telos722` into this field.

> [!WARNING]
> As you begin to type this password, you may be presented with a prompt to set a keychain password as well. Set this keychain password to `telos7225`, then click OK. When you return to the Remote Desktop settings page, be sure to backspace the field fully before attempting to reenter the Remote Desktop password `telos722` into the field.

> [!NOTE]
> VNC passwords can only be up to 8 characters, so `telos722` is not a typo.Click **Close**.

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## Conclusion

You have enabled VNC on your FreePBX (Asterisk) server. It can now be accessed by connecting to any network interface on your server using password `telos722`.

## Let us know how we can help

If you have further questions on this topic or have ideas about how we can improve this document, please [contact us](https://www.telosalliance.com/support-request).