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 connection (which are faster than VPN and mesh).

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 LLC is a sister company to Siber Systems, the creator of GoodSync and RoboForm, with the same owners. The success of GoodSync and RoboForm gives us the freedom to develop Nokl without rushing to monetize it.

As for future revenue plans. We will never sell your data to third parties. That goes against our core principles— to create products that increase data ownership and security. While it’s too early speak of any specifics, we expect our core peer-to-peer sharing features to remain free, while we charge for more advanced/business features.

How does the caching system work? Can you set certain folders to always cache?

Nokl has automatic caching implemented. We will consider adding customized caching in the future.