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authentication rejection

Post by docfxit »

When I try to connect to a new install of UltraVNC I get a message saying "authentication rejection".

In the new install I do have my rc4.key that I have used for many years.
I also have:
20121120_Server_ClientAuth.pubkey
20121120_Viewer_ClientAuth.pkey
All three files are in the same folder that UltraVNC is installed in.

Years ago I think I remember the rc4.key had to be included in the config but I don't see a way to do that now.
What do I need to do to get it recognized?

Thank you,
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Re: authentication rejection

Post by Rudi De Vos »

rc4 is the key for the old encryption module (MSRC4Plugin).

The new encryption (SecureVNC Plugin) uses
- 20121120_Server_ClientAuth.pubkey
- 20121120_Viewer_ClientAuth.pkey

On the UltraVNC Viewer and UltraVNC Server you need to select to use the SecureVNC Plugin:
- 20121120_Server_ClientAuth.pubkey need to be in the folder where you start winvnc.exe
- 20121120_Viewer_ClientAuth.pkey need to be copied to the UltraVNC Viewer PC, in the folder of vncviewer.exe

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- https://uvnc.com/docs/documentation-1-3 ... ption.html
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