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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 from macOS or Windows

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

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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

For Linux please follow the .

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

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.

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 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.

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NoPorts test connection profile.