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  • Step 1: Sign up for a NoPorts free trial
  • Step 2: Download the NoPorts desktop application
  • Step 3: Log into the NoPorts desktop application
  • Step 4: Save a copy of your atKeys
  • Step 5: Set up a test connection
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  1. Installation

Quick Start for MacOS and Windows

How to quickly install and use NoPorts on both macOS and Windows devices.

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Last updated 26 days ago

Step 1: Sign up for a NoPorts free trial

Go to and sign up for a 30-day free trial.

Make note of your client atSign (e.g., @pluto83_client). You'll need it shortly.

Step 2: Download the NoPorts desktop application

Download the NoPorts desktop app using one of the links below:

For Linux please follow the .

Step 3: 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 4: Save a copy of your atKeys

  1. Click on Save atKeys

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

Step 5: Set up a test connection

  1. Return to the NoPorts app Dashboard.

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

  3. Click the Connect Icon ▶️ to establish a connection.

  4. Open a web browser and navigate tohttp://localhost:8080.

Congratulations! You're connected to a hidden webpage via NoPorts!

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

Download theThis is a json file containing connection details for a test profile we have created.

noports.com
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Linux Installation Guide
learn more about these keys here
NoPorts test connection profile.