Ubuntu – Screen sharing option missing from Ubuntu 18.04 (vino installed)

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I have a computer on Ubuntu 18.04 (actually upgraded from Ubuntu Gnome 16.04). I need to set up screen sharing but the option isn't there.

In settings > sharing, the master sharing switch is on and I see computer name, but underneath that only Remote login and File sharing – no option for screen sharing as the docs suggest it should be.

As per the title, vino is installed – maybe there's another package I need that somehow didn't transition between the two versions?

Best Answer

This question is old, but here's an answer:

Log out, and then start the login (select your user name) but before you enter your password, click the gear-icon...then select the "Ubuntu with Xorg" and NOT the "Ubuntu" option.

Log in, and go back to Sharing...you should see "Screen Sharing" there now.

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