How to access your Ubuntu Machine From Anywhere in the World Using Your Web Browser

The previous tutorials involved having a client to control your desktop whereas in this tutorial you can remote control your ubuntu machine from the internet using your web browser.Thats right, you dont need to use any client software, this can be very helpful as it would be really messy to install software in the clients machine and then connect

Step 1 : Enable Remote Desktop in your ubuntu machine as SHOWN HERE

Step 2 : You will require Apache web server for this.CLICK HERE for instructions on how to install apache incase you dont run it.

Step 3 : You will Need to Open Port 5900 in your router.In case your modem supports Virtual Server then GO HERE otherwise GO HERE

Step 4 : Incase you have dynamic Ip address which changes everytime you reboot your router, then it would be difficult to remember your ip address everytime, an alternative to this is installing no ip client and getting a free domain.CLICK HERE to set that up

Step 5 : Download TightVnc Java Viewer From HERE

Step 6 : Extract the zip file to a folder say remotecontrol and place it in your webserver's(apache) DocumentRoot .The default DocumentRoot directory is /var/www incase you have changed it you should be knowing about it if not then follow Step 2 again.

Step 7 : Thats it , your done!!To access your computer from the internet just type http://(your free domain name)/remotecontrol and you will be asked for a password, enter your Remote Desktop password your setup in Step 1 and you should see your computer screen immediately!!!

Note : You need to have java installed in the web browser which is going to remote control the ubuntu machine for this to work!!