Help on VNC

[virtuouslife]

Hi Guys. I am trying to setup seedbox on OVH server Using NaQ guide, I have a problem in connecting the server using the VNC viewer.

Error: Couldn't connect to Xserver.

Any people know where did i do wrongly. Hope anyone can help.

Thanks

[andra]

Hi Guys. I am trying to setup seedbox on OVH server Using NaQ guide, I have a problem in connecting the server using the VNC viewer.

Error: Couldn't connect to Xserver.

Any people know where did i do wrongly. Hope anyone can help.

Thanks

Have you copy and past everything 100% correct ?
I did follow it now on my ovh and it did work perfect the first time.

[puckface]

well since we don't know what you did and did not do I dunno.

But common problems: not starting the vncserver, using the wrong port, firewall.

[virtuouslife]

I have found that i got "X" instead of "your.hostname: (virtuous)"


New 'X' desktop is ******.kimsufi.com:3

Starting applications specified in /home/virtuous/.vnc/xstartup
Log file is /home/virtuous/.vnc/*****.kimsufi.com:3.log
Does it make a different?

[c0njur]

I have found that i got "X" instead of "your.hostname: (virtuous)"


New 'X' desktop is ****.kimsufi.com:3

Starting applications specified in /home/virtuous/.vnc/xstartup
Log file is /home/virtuous/.vnc/*****.kimsufi.com:3.log
Does it make a different?

It looks like vncserver is running correctly. Where you sure to include the ":3" at the end of your host name in the vnc viewer?

You should also remove your host name from your previous post as it may pose a security risk. But since you did post it, I went ahead and took the liberty of scanning your ports and found that port 5900 (the vncserver default port) is indeed blocked.

So your real problem is a firewall issue. Use the command


iptables -Fto flush your iptables firewall, which will hopefully allow vnc connection. Just remember to set up a firewall again after things start running smoothly.

[virtuouslife]

:cry: I have try so many ways and it cant be done. Anyone out there can help me setup the server. pm me. thanks

[c0njur]

Tell OVH to reinstall your OS and start from scratch.

[virtuouslife]

Thanks c0njur. i have get it fix.

[puckface]

wow, no need for a reinstall...

[c0njur]

wow, no need for a reinstall...

Well if he still cant connect and nobody has an answer, then reinstall and try again is the only solution.

[KaySterling]

Or try to use NX client instead of VNC.
I didn't have to install anything to the box, just install NX client on my home PC and connect.
Guess that maybe depends on what OS you have on your box.. i have Ubuntu 7.04.

[virtuouslife]

hehe .. thanks everyone for your input and help. i got it works at last.

Have a nice day.