Frequently asked questions
How to get started?
Simply Download and install Nokl on each of your devices and log in to your account. That’s it! Your devices will now see each other’s drives and be able to remote desktop.
Once installed, take a look at the Getting Started page.
What is the underlying p2p technology in Nokl?
GSTP(GoodSyncTransferProtocal) - it is our own block-oriented file transfer protocol optimized for transfer efficiency (only changed blocks are transferred).
Is NOKL Local-Area-Network-aware? Does it prioritise LAN traffic?
Totally. Nokl searches for the most direct way to connect to devices and if they are on the same Local Area Network, uses it being the fastest option.
Does Nokl create a VPN tunnel like a mesh network?
No VPN and no mesh. Nokl utilizes TCP connections (which are faster than VPN and mesh).
Why do I need Nokl Account?
Your devices enroll into a Nokl account, so that they can find each other. Once an encrypted peer-to-peer connection is established, devices share data with each other directly -- your data never lands on our servers. Also to make sure that only you can access your files and remote control from other computers, and not some hacker. Your email is used for OTP and for Nokl-specific notifications (like new device logins and folder shares); never for spam.
How does Nokl protect files and what do you do to avoid data leaks?
The main way we protect your files is that we don’t store them! The system is entirely peer-to-peer and zero-knowledge - your files never hit our corporate servers. That’s what differentiates us from any sharing using the cloud.
All NOKL does is creates end-to-end encrypted (TLS) peer-to-peer connections between your devices, which can only be utilized via your Nokl account.
Nokl’s account security includes the combination of 2FA, trusted device lists, and security notifications, for protection.
How the files are protected while at rest on your devices remains up to you.
FREE? How are you offering this for free? What are the future plans for pricing and how do you use our data?
Nokl is free because we want a world where your data belongs to you, flows only where you choose, and can be easily shared without cloud storage.
As we grow, we expect core personal features (secure peer-to-peer access and direct file sharing) to stay free.
We may introduce paid plans for advanced features and business use.
But the foundation of private, direct ownership-based connectivity will remain free.
Nokl has automatic caching implemented. We will consider adding customized caching in the future.How does the caching system work? Can you set certain folders to always cache?
Is there a way to mount remote drives on startup?
Sure, right click a remote drive in Dashboard, and check 'Keep Always Mounted'. Then choose to start NOKL on Windows/Mac startup in Program Options.
