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
~109 MB · Windows 10/11 · No installer, just the .exe
Heads up before downloading: Windows might show a "SmartScreen" warning because nilidesk is brand new. That's normal for any unsigned app. Just click More info → Run anyway once, and you're in. See the step-by-step below if you've never done it.
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Just want someone to help YOU? You don't need to download anything.
Ask whoever's helping you to send you a personal help link from their nilidesk. Click it, click one button, they see your screen — no install, no SmartScreen warning, no IDs to read out loud. The mini-helper file deletes itself when you disconnect.

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"

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.