> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.gcore.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect to a virtual server via VNC in VMmanager 6

> Connect to a virtual server through the VNC console in VMmanager 6 using browser-based access and server credentials.

The VNC console in VMmanager 6 provides browser-based access to a virtual server without installing a separate client.

## Connection setup

**1. Retrieve connection credentials**

Log in to the [Gcore Hosting Portal](https://hosting.gcore.com/billmgr). In the left sidebar, select **Products/Services** → **Virtual private servers**. Check the box next to the server, then click **Instructions** in the toolbar.

![Virtual private servers list with a server selected and the Instructions button in the toolbar](https://mintcdn.com/gcore/494jjlOXZiI1ohtY/images/docs/hosting/virtual-servers/manage/connect/connect-to-a-virtual-server-via-vnc/connect-to-a-virtual-server-via-vnc-image1.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=494jjlOXZiI1ohtY\&q=85\&s=548a11fb6992613e0bd06591d2f8d02a)

A page opens listing the server **IP address**, **Username**, and **Password**. The same credentials are in the activation email sent after provisioning.

**2. Open VMmanager**

In the **Virtual private servers** list, check the box next to the server, then click **To panel** in the toolbar.

![Virtual private servers list with a server selected and the To panel button in the toolbar](https://mintcdn.com/gcore/494jjlOXZiI1ohtY/images/docs/hosting/virtual-servers/manage/connect/connect-to-a-virtual-server-via-vnc/connect-to-a-virtual-server-via-vnc-image3.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=494jjlOXZiI1ohtY\&q=85\&s=1e7efdb610a6f135a2bccbfeed8164b8)

VMmanager 6 opens on the server's information page.

**3. Start the VNC session**

Click **VNC** in the top right corner, or open **Menu** and select **VNC**.

![VMmanager server page with the Menu dropdown open and VNC option visible](https://mintcdn.com/gcore/494jjlOXZiI1ohtY/images/docs/hosting/virtual-servers/manage/connect/connect-to-a-virtual-server-via-vnc/connect-to-a-virtual-server-via-vnc-image4.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=494jjlOXZiI1ohtY\&q=85\&s=9a2e4f3160a9918dea0c4ab42f276032)

The VNC console opens in the browser.

**4. Authenticate**

At the login prompt, enter the **Username** and **Password** from the Instructions page or the activation email.

![VNC console showing Ubuntu login prompt with root user authenticated](https://mintcdn.com/gcore/494jjlOXZiI1ohtY/images/docs/hosting/virtual-servers/manage/connect/connect-to-a-virtual-server-via-vnc/connect-to-a-virtual-server-via-vnc-image5.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=494jjlOXZiI1ohtY\&q=85\&s=06a4c0e89ff13206065c478e24e3128e)