Quick Start from macOS or Windows

How to quickly install and try NoPorts on both MacOS and Windows devices.

This guide is intended for people connecting from a machine running Windows or macOS.

For people connecting from Linux please follow the Linux Installation Guide.

Step 1: Sign up for a NoPorts free trial

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

Make note of your atSigns (e.g., @pluto83_client). You'll need them shortly.

Step 2: Download the NoPorts desktop application

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

Link to Apple Store

Link to Windows Store

Step 3: Activate your client atSign

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.

For Windows, if the app stalls at "Preparing for activation", verify that your CA certificates are up to date.

Step 4: Save a copy of your client 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 Save atKeys

2. Select a memorable location on your machine and save your keys. We recommend creating a folder in your home drive called ~/.atsign/keys and storing your keys there.

Step 5: Establish a connection

Connect to your own remote machine

Please select the operating system running on the machine you are connecting to:

macOS

Linux

Windows

Or set up a test connection to our hidden trial page

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:8080.

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