This guide explains how to access the VNC console with Infomaniak's VPS Cloud / VPS Lite.

Introduction

• Initial access to the server is via SSH key; therefore, it is necessary to assign a password to the root account or create another user before you can authenticate with the VNC console.
• Note: You must use a keyboard with a US layout to use VNC normally!

Open the VNC console

To do this:

1. Click here to access your product management in the Infomaniak Manager (need help?).
2. Click directly on the name assigned to the product in question.
3. Click on Open VNC console under Quick Actions.

If you experience any display issues with the console, then from the VM:

In /etc/default/grub, modify GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT, GRUB_GFXMODE, and GRUB_GFXPAYLOAD_LINUX (the latter variable is probably missing and should be added):

GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="biosdevname=0 net.ifnames=0 console=tty0 console=ttyS0,115200
earlyprintk=ttyS0,115200 consoleblank=0 systemd.show_status=true video=VGA-1:1280x1024"
GRUB_GFXMODE=1280x1024x16
GRUB_GFXPAYLOAD_LINUX=keep

Then, update grub and restart:

grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg

The resolution can be modified (e.g., from 1280x1024 to 1000x400) to allow the VNC console to be displayed within the administration interface without opening a new tab.