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I wanted to connect to Ubuntu 18.04 remotely using VNC. This is currently working only if I am already logged in locally.



The Ubuntu machine is a VM and is running xorg.



Not sure how to get things going without having to do a local log in first.



Help very appreciated :)









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    I wanted to connect to Ubuntu 18.04 remotely using VNC. This is currently working only if I am already logged in locally.



    The Ubuntu machine is a VM and is running xorg.



    Not sure how to get things going without having to do a local log in first.



    Help very appreciated :)









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      I wanted to connect to Ubuntu 18.04 remotely using VNC. This is currently working only if I am already logged in locally.



      The Ubuntu machine is a VM and is running xorg.



      Not sure how to get things going without having to do a local log in first.



      Help very appreciated :)









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      I wanted to connect to Ubuntu 18.04 remotely using VNC. This is currently working only if I am already logged in locally.



      The Ubuntu machine is a VM and is running xorg.



      Not sure how to get things going without having to do a local log in first.



      Help very appreciated :)







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