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Free. Open source. Peer to peer.

Your network.
Wherever you are.

Home computer. Remote server. Phone in your pocket. Bring them together with nospoon—your own encrypted, private network.

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Android · Linux · macOS · Windows

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New here? You do not need to know how peer-to-peer networking works. Start with the explanation below, then choose whether you want to join a network or create one.
I have a configuration

Connect to a network

Join from Android, Linux, macOS or Windows.

 I want my own network

Set up a server

Connect your devices and decide who can join.

What can I use it for?

  • Reach a service on your home computer while you are away.
  • Connect your phone, laptop and another computer on a private network.
  • Access a device behind a router without manually opening a port.
  • With a supported server, send internet traffic through that server’s connection.

You still need a device running the nospoon server. The Android app is a client: it connects to a server you run, or one someone has invited you to use. nospoon does not supply a shared VPN service or a list of countries to connect to.

What does “peer-to-peer” mean?

A peer is simply a device taking part in the connection. In a peer-to-peer network, devices find each other and establish a connection rather than relying on a single central VPN service to connect everyone.

nospoon uses a distributed discovery network to help devices find one another. Their VPN traffic is encrypted. Where the network allows it, they connect directly—even if they are on different Wi-Fi or mobile networks.

Routers often hide devices behind a shared internet address. nospoon tries to establish a path through those routers automatically. You usually do not need a public IP address or port forwarding. Some restrictive networks can still prevent a connection; see troubleshooting.

A few words you will see

Term Plain-language meaning
Server The device that stays available for your clients to connect to. It can be at home or elsewhere.
Client A device joining that server, such as your Android phone.
Public key A device’s public identifier. Share it to identify the device or allow it to connect.
Seed The private secret that creates a device’s identity. Keep it private.
Tunnel The encrypted connection carrying traffic between devices.
Subnet The range of private VPN addresses assigned to your devices.

Which guide do I need?

Getting started walks through your first connection. Installation covers desktop platforms, NixOS, Node.js and Docker. Server setup covers creating a network and adding devices. Android explains the app’s screens. Routing explains what goes through the VPN.

Windows servers do not support full-tunnel mode. They can be used for private-network access; clients connecting to a Windows server must leave full tunnel off.