# Getting Started

### Let's Talk About Keys

To make your NoPorts installation smoother and easier to understand, take a moment to watch this short video explaining NoPorts cryptographic keys.

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### Getting Started Overview

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### <mark style="color:orange;">Sign up for NoPorts</mark>&#x20;

Sign up for a NoPorts subscription or free trial, which includes 2 atSigns.
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### <mark style="color:orange;">Install the NoPorts Client</mark>&#x20;

Download and install the NoPorts Client on the machine you are connecting from.
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### <mark style="color:orange;">Install the NoPorts Daemon</mark>&#x20;

Download and install the NoPorts Daemon onto the machine(s) you are connecting to.
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### <mark style="color:orange;">Use NoPorts</mark>

Use NoPorts or explore the use cases available below.
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### <mark style="color:orange;">Step 1. Sign up for NoPorts</mark>

You'll need to head over to [my.noports.com/no-ports-plans](https://my.noports.com/no-ports-plans) to sign up for a NoPorts subscription or free trial.&#x20;

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During sign up, you will receive your atSigns. Ensure that you make note of them for reference during installation.
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### <mark style="color:orange;">Steps 2 and 3. Install NoPorts</mark>

We offer a range of installation options to suit your needs. Choose from our quick-start guides, which let you try NoPorts with our test connection, or see our detailed, step-by-step instructions to help you set up your own machines.

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[installation](https://docs.noports.com/installation)
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### <mark style="color:orange;">Step 4. Use NoPorts</mark>

NoPorts has endless use cases. We've provided a list of the most common ones:

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We recommend reviewing the [resources page](https://docs.noports.com/installation-faq) before beginning your installation.


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