wayvnc/FAQ.md

FAQ

Q: How can I run wayvnc in headless mode/over an SSH session?

A: Set the environment variables WLR_BACKENDS=headless and WLR_LIBINPUT_NO_DEVICES=1 before starting sway, then set WAYLAND_DISPLAY=wayland-1 and run wayvnc. For older versions of sway, WAYLAND_DISPLAY is wayland-0. Try that if wayland-1 doesn't work.

Q: How can I pass my mod-key from Sway to the remote desktop session?

A: Create an almost empty mode in your sway config. Example:

mode passthrough {
	bindsym $mod+Pause mode default
}
bindsym $mod+Pause mode passthrough

This makes it so that when you press $mod+Pause, all keybindings, except the one to switch back, are disabled.

Q: Not all symbols show up when I'm typing. What can I do to fix this?

A: Try setting the keyboard layout in wayvnc to the one that most closely matches the keyboard layout that you're using on the client side. An exact layout isn't needed, just one that has all the symbols that you use.