MacOS Desktop Client Installation

Video and written directions for installing the NoPorts desktop app

NoPorts Desktop Overview

Step 1: Download the NoPorts desktop application

Link to Apple Store

Step 2: Log into the NoPorts desktop application

1. Launch the NoPorts desktop app and click 'Get Started'.

2. Enter your client atSign into the text field (e.g., @pluto83_client), leave the root domain as is, and then click 'Next'.

3. A one-time password (OTP) will be sent to you via email. Enter this OTP into the app and then click 'Confirm'.

Step 3: Back up your atKeys

Your atKeys (cryptographic keys) will be used to pair your atSign with this and other devices in future. You can learn more about these keys here.

1. Click on the Settings Icon in the top right corner of the app.

2. Click on 'Back Up Your Keys' in the left navigation panel.

3. Select a location on your device and save your keys.

Step 4: Prepare a Profile to establish a NoPorts connection

1. Return to the Dashboard

2. Click the 'Add New' button to create a new Profile

   1. Enter the details for the new profile

   2. Start the connection by pressing ▶️ for the profile you just created
3. Or, connect using our test profile.

   1. Download the NoPorts test connection profile. This is a json file containing connection details for a test profile we have created.
   2. Return to the NoPorts app Dashboard.

   3. Click 'Import' and select the test connection profile that you just downloaded.

   4. Click the Connect Icon ▶️ to establish a connection.
   5. Open a web browser and navigate tohttp://localhost:8080to confirm you successfully connected to our hidden webpage.

*Note, if you are connecting to your remote device, the remote device installation must be complete before the profile will connect. If utilizing a test profile, it will connect to our test site without needing a remote device to be set up first.