Uninstall VNC Server
Uninstall VNC Server is the macOS remover for RealVNC Server, used to remove the server app and its main installed components.
What is Uninstall VNC Server?
Uninstall VNC Server is the macOS uninstaller for RealVNC Server from RealVNC Limited. It is included with the Mac installation and is used when you want to remove the VNC Server software from a Mac rather than use the remote access service. People typically encounter it while uninstalling remote support or unattended access tools from the Applications > RealVNC folder. Its role is focused and simple: remove the installed server application and related program components so the Mac no longer runs RealVNC Server in normal use. This item is part of the RealVNC Server workflow on macOS rather than a general-purpose standalone app.
Key features
- Remove RealVNC Server from a Mac using the bundled uninstaller
- Delete the main installed program files for the server software
- Turn off normal use of RealVNC remote access on that Mac after removal
- Support standard uninstall workflows from the Applications > RealVNC folder
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
This is a legitimate uninstaller for RealVNC Server on macOS. Running it is a normal way to remove the server software, but it will stop remote access through RealVNC Server on that Mac and may require administrator permission to complete removal. Some leftover logs, preferences, or support files can remain after uninstalling, so only remove extra files if you no longer use RealVNC on the Mac.
Recommendation: Keep it only while you still use RealVNC Server or may want the built-in uninstaller for a clean removal. If you have already removed RealVNC Server or no longer use RealVNC remote access on this Mac, you can remove this uninstaller with the rest of the RealVNC software.
Common paths
/Applications/RealVNC/Uninstall VNC Server.app
Support paths
/etc/vnc//var/root/.vnc/~/.vnc/
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/*realvnc*.plist
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