Bug 414639 - Fails to connect to x11vnc server unless logged on. SDDM
Summary: Fails to connect to x11vnc server unless logged on. SDDM
Status: RESOLVED NOT A BUG
Alias: None
Product: kscreenlocker
Classification: Unmaintained
Component: general (other bugs)
Version First Reported In: unspecified
Platform: Other Linux
: NOR wishlist
Target Milestone: ---
Assignee: Plasma Bugs List
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Reported: 2019-11-28 22:04 UTC by Lindsey
Modified: 2019-11-29 12:54 UTC (History)
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Description Lindsey 2019-11-28 22:04:11 UTC 
SUMMARY
Fails to connect to x11vnc server after reboot unless logged on in the specified user account.

STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Put *** /usr/bin/x11vnc -forever -auth /var/run/$(ps xauwwww | grep -o "sddm/{.*}" | head -n 1) -bg *** into /usr/share/sddm/scripts/Xsetup

2. Reboot and don't login.
3. Connect with VNC client - Fails

OBSERVED RESULT
Cannot connect to server. Only works when logged in. Not before being logged in.

EXPECTED RESULT
After a reboot, SDDM starts vnc server. User can login remotely.

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS 
Linux/KDE Plasma: KDE Neon 5.17.3
(available in About System)
KDE Plasma Version: 5.17.3
KDE Frameworks Version: 5.64.0
Qt Version: 5.13.2
Comment 1 Lindsey 2019-11-29 12:54:50 UTC 
Interfaces were were not working until local user logged in. Resolved by selecting "All user may connect to this network" under network config. Please ignore.