Easily Control and Monitor Your Raspberry Pi from Anywhere in the World with These Simple Steps

Learn how to access your Raspberry Pi remotely, allowing you to control it and monitor its operations from anywhere using a web browser or SSH. …


Updated September 25, 2023

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Learn how to access your Raspberry Pi remotely, allowing you to control it and monitor its operations from anywhere using a web browser or SSH.

Accessing your Raspberry Pi remotely can be an excellent way to manage it when you’re not nearby or if you want to run programs that require constant attention. In this article, we will show you how to set up remote access via the internet using a web browser and SSH (Secure Shell) protocol. This method allows you to operate your Raspberry Pi as if you were sitting right in front of it, even when you’re miles away.

Setting Up Remote Access with VNC (Virtual Network Computing)

VNC is a graphical desktop sharing system that lets you control your Raspberry Pi remotely through a web browser. Follow these steps to set up remote access using VNC:

  1. First, make sure your Raspberry Pi is connected to the internet. You can do this by connecting it to a router or using a Wi-Fi dongle and an internet-enabled device such as a smartphone or laptop.
  2. Install the necessary packages by running these commands in the terminal:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install x11vnc xorg
  1. Next, you need to set up VNC to start automatically at boot time. Open the Raspberry Pi Configuration tool by running:
sudo raspi-config
  1. Navigate to “Interfacing Options” and select “VNC.” Choose “Yes” when prompted to enable it, then select “Finish” to save your changes.
  2. Restart your Raspberry Pi for the changes to take effect:
sudo reboot
  1. To connect remotely using a web browser, you’ll need a VNC client. There are many available, but we recommend RealVNC. Download it from their website (https://www.realvnc.com/en/connect/download/) and install it on your computer.
  2. Open the VNC client and enter your Raspberry Pi’s IP address or hostname in the “Computer” field. Click “Connect” to access your Raspberry Pi’s desktop.

Setting Up Remote Access with SSH (Secure Shell)

SSH is a secure protocol that lets you control your Raspberry Pi from any device with an internet connection, without the need for a graphical interface. Follow these steps to set up remote access using SSH:

  1. First, make sure your Raspberry Pi is connected to the internet and has a static IP address or hostname. If it doesn’t, you can set one up in the router settings or by configuring the /etc/hosts file on your network.
  2. Install an SSH server on your Raspberry Pi by running:
sudo apt install openssh-server
  1. Start the SSH service and enable it to run at boot time:
sudo systemctl start ssh
sudo systemctl enable ssh
  1. On your local computer, open a terminal or command prompt and enter the following command to connect to your Raspberry Pi:
ssh pi@raspberrypi.local

Replace “raspberrypi.local” with the IP address or hostname of your Raspberry Pi. You will be prompted for the password, which by default is “raspberry.”

Now you have successfully set up remote access to your Raspberry Pi using both VNC and SSH. With these methods, you can operate your Raspberry Pi from anywhere in the world, providing a convenient way to monitor its status and control it without being physically present. Enjoy the flexibility that remote access brings!