Help others access the internet– Download NewNode Helper
Do you have unrestricted Internet access?
Help people around the world regain Internet connectivity by installing NewNode Helper on your Linux PC or Apple Silicon Macbook*.
*May require connection to VPN
Shutdowns and Blockages:
Internet shutdowns have become increasingly commonplace as a method of control in authoritarian countries across the world. As of 2024, over fifty countries actively use internet censorship to control their citizens and the information they can access.
In these countries, citizens' rights to free speech, protest, and internet and information access are under siege.
NewNode Products to the Rescue:
NewNode Messenger and NewNode VPN, and mobile apps that are built using NewNode Kit, provide users in authoritarian countries the ability to regain Internet connectivity. These products and their users act as a node in the NewNode peer-to-peer network, using the NewNode protocol.
When governments practice measures such as censorship and blocking, the NewNode protocol locates alternative routes to the desired destination, bypassing barriers to Internet access.
If governments employ complete Internet shutdowns, the NewNode protocol forms an ad hoc mobile peer-to-peer network, which relies on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections established directly between devices. This ensures connectivity even in the event of a total shutdown— and once any device in the network finds a path to the Internet, the entire ad hoc network can make use of that connection.
You can help:
NewNode Helper is Linux software that turns your PC into a node on the NewNode network.
If you have unrestricted Internet access, you can make a difference in Internet Freedom! NewNode users in authoritarian countries will be able to use your node (among with thousands of others) to reach the Internet resources that they need, even when it's been blocked for them.
All that is required is installing NewNode Helper and donating a little bit of bandwidth. Thank you for making the internet freer, safer, and more democratic!
Featured FAQ
How does NewNode work without the internet?
At the core of both our NewNode messaging app as well as the NewNode VPN is the open-source NewNode protocol. It’s this protocol that automatically detects the optimal path for your data. If there is no wifi connection, NewNode will route your traffic through a network of connected devices.
As long as one of the peer devices down the line has access to a functional mobile network, your device will too. This strategy bypasses the limited central server of typical messenger apps and enables higher levels of connectivity.
How does NewNode protect my privacy?
NewNode provides end-to-end encryption for all messages, and we cannot see or save any aspect of your messages or file shares. The only information passed from one device to another is the requested content. We care deeply about privacy and we have designed NewNode to keep your data safe from start to finish.
NewNode does not collect any individual data except for a phone number at signup to prevent the creation of spam accounts. You create your own username, and can be fully anonymous on the app.
Why did you make NewNode?
We believe that free and open communication is a fundamental human right that enables society to function. As our society rapidly turns to online spaces to fulfill this need, safe and resilient communication online is essential.
NewNode guarantees this right for everyone – regardless of where you live, how much money you earn, or those who would seek to threaten your access.
