Install nilidesk in 30 seconds

Windows will show a SmartScreen warning the first time - that's normal for new apps. Here's exactly how to install safely.

Download nilidesk.exe

~97 MB · Windows 10/11 · No installer, just the .exe

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How to install

Click the Download button above

Your browser will save nilidesk.exe to your Downloads folder.

Open it - Windows will warn you. This is normal.

SmartScreen flags any app it hasn't seen many people install. nilidesk is brand new, so it hasn't built that reputation yet. Click More info, then Run anyway:

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Windows protected your PC

Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting. Running this app might put your PC at risk.

App: nilidesk.exe

1. Click "More info"

Why no certificate yet? Code-signing certs cost $300+/year. We're using the first months of revenue to buy one; until then SmartScreen will warn. The download is the same file you'd get after signing - just without Microsoft's pre-approval.

nilidesk opens. You're done.

You'll see your 9-digit ID and a 4-character password. 14-day free trial starts automatically - no signup, no credit card.

Worried about safety?

Reasonable. Here's what makes nilidesk safe to run:

• Source code is private to me - but I'll happily share read-only access if you ask.

• Run an antivirus scan before opening - VirusTotal, your local AV, anything. The file should come up clean.

• nilidesk is a remote-desktop client. It connects you to your own PC. It doesn't read your files, doesn't run in the background invisible, doesn't ship data anywhere except over WebRTC to your viewer.

• Want to verify what runs? The agent shows a bright red banner whenever someone is viewing your screen. No silent observation.