RFC 7869 · INFORMATIONAL · 2016
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
The "vnc" URI Scheme
Overview
RFC 7869, “The "vnc" URI Scheme”, is an Informational document published in May 2016 by D. Warden, I. Iordanov. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
Virtual Network Computing (VNC) software provides remote desktop functionality. This document describes a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) scheme enabling the launch of VNC clients from other applications. The scheme specifies parameters useful in securely connecting clients with remote hosts.
What “Informational” means
Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.
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