Mac Screen Sharing

Neil Haddley • August 18, 2025

Screen Sharing VNC

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I shared my macOS screen using VNC by enabling Screen Sharing in System Settings, then using a VNC viewer on another device to connect to my Mac's IP address.

I clicked on the apple | System Setting | General | Sharing menu item on the machine I wanted remote access to.Tap the image to open it full size

I clicked on the apple | System Setting | General | Sharing menu item on the machine I wanted remote access to.

I enabled Screen Sharing and Remote LoginTap the image to open it full size

I enabled Screen Sharing and Remote Login

I entered the url vnc://192.168.20.42 into a copy of safari I wanted to access the remote desktop fromTap the image to open it full size

I entered the url vnc://192.168.20.42 into a copy of safari I wanted to access the remote desktop from

I confirmed Safari started Screen SharingTap the image to open it full size

I confirmed Safari started Screen Sharing

I entered my login detailsTap the image to open it full size

I entered my login details

I selected StandardTap the image to open it full size

I selected Standard

I was able to access the desktop remotelyTap the image to open it full size

I was able to access the desktop remotely

Remote Terminal SSH

I connected to a remote Mac using the command-line terminal via Secure Shell (SSH), which allowed me to execute commands on the remote machine as if I were directly interacting with its local terminal.

I connected to my mac mini using sshTap the image to open it full size

I connected to my mac mini using ssh