Krfb

Spec sheet

Purpose

Krfb is a server application that lets a user on another machine view or control the current desktop session using a VNC client.Read 12 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Free plan

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · apps.kde.org

License

The product page lists Krfb under the GPL-2.0+ license.Read 12 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Access control

The host can allow a connecting client to view the desktop only or control the keyboard and mouse.Read 12 Oct 2026 · docs.kde.org

Access mode

bothRead 20 Sep 2026 · apps.kde.org

Authentication

Remote users must provide the desktop sharing password; the password field is prefilled with an automatically generated password that can be changed.Read 12 Oct 2026 · docs.kde.org

Connection approval

Unless unattended access is used, an incoming connection displays a notification where the host can accept or refuse it.Read 12 Oct 2026 · docs.kde.org

Help and support

The product page links to the Krfb Handbook and KDE Community Forum for help.Read 12 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Invitation limitation

The handbook says Krfb no longer has an invitation feature, so login details must be transferred separately.Read 12 Oct 2026 · docs.kde.org

Latest listed release

The product page lists version 26.08.2, released 2026-10-08.Read 12 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Linux availability

The product page lists Linux installation through AppStream application stores such as Discover or through a distribution package manager.Read 12 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Network performance

The handbook says RFB works best over high-bandwidth links such as a local area network and may perform less well over other links.Read 12 Oct 2026 · docs.kde.org

Network settings

The host can choose a port or use a suitable default port and can announce the service on the local network using Service Location Protocol.Read 12 Oct 2026 · docs.kde.org

Password security

Krfb uses the RFB challenge-response password system, which does not send the password in clear text across the network.Read 12 Oct 2026 · docs.kde.org

Protocol

Krfb is KDE’s server for the Remote Frame Buffer protocol, commonly called VNC.Read 12 Oct 2026 · docs.kde.org

Supported platforms

LinuxRead 20 Sep 2026 · apps.kde.org

Unattended access

Unattended access grants access without explicit confirmation when the remote user supplies its password, which is empty by default.Read 12 Oct 2026 · docs.kde.org

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Remote desktop software#125 of 1357.3