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Connection guide

Five steps to glide across screens

Slipora discovers devices on your local network automatically. Follow these steps to start controlling, or check the troubleshooting list below if something doesn't show up.

Setup steps

  1. 1Step 1

    Join the same network

    Both computers must be on the same router, over Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Avoid mixing a phone hotspot with Wi-Fi, and skip isolated guest networks.

  2. 2Step 2

    Open Slipora on both computers

    Install and launch Slipora on each machine. It starts local discovery in the background and shows that computer's 9-digit device code.

  3. 3Step 3

    Pick a side and click “+”

    Decide where the other computer physically sits (left, right or above), then click the “+” in that slot of the screen layout to scan for devices.

  4. 4Step 4

    Click Flash Connect

    Find the target computer in the list and click Flash Connect to pair. If it doesn't appear, you can type its device code instead.

  5. 5Step 5

    Approve and start gliding

    Accept the one-time pairing prompt on the other computer. From then on, move your cursor past the edge to control it.

Troubleshooting

Device not showing up? Check these four things

90% of connection issues come from the Windows network profile or firewall, and they take seconds to fix.

  • Most common · about 90%

    Switch the network profile to Private

    Symptom
    One computer sees the other but not the other way around, or the list stays empty.
    Cause
    The Windows Public profile silently drops incoming local discovery packets (mDNS / UDP 5353).
    Fix
    • Windows 11: Settings → Network & internet → Wi-Fi / Ethernet → choose Private network
    • Windows 10: Settings → Network & Internet → Status → Properties → choose Private
  • Firewall

    Allow Slipora through Windows Firewall

    Symptom
    The firewall prompt was dismissed on first launch, or inbound rules are disabled.
    Cause
    Blocked inbound UDP / QUIC traffic stops the pairing handshake from completing.
    Fix
    • Search “Allow an app through Windows Firewall” → find Slipora → tick both Private and Public
  • Network isolation

    Stay on one Wi-Fi, skip hotspots

    Symptom
    The devices are on different networks, for example one on Wi-Fi and one on a phone hotspot or guest network.
    Cause
    Discovery broadcasts can't cross isolated subnets, and routers with AP isolation drop traffic between devices.
    Fix
    • Connect both computers to the same Wi-Fi name (SSID)
    • Turn off AP isolation or guest isolation in your router settings, and turn on IGMP snooping
  • Virtual adapters

    Pause VPN or TUN mode while pairing

    Symptom
    You're running a VPN, a proxy, WSL2 or virtual machine network adapters.
    Cause
    A global TUN adapter captures multicast routes, so discovery broadcasts never reach your local network.
    Fix
    • Turn off TUN mode for the first scan and pairing. Once paired, devices reconnect over direct unicast even with the VPN on.

macOS

Two things to know on a Mac

Turn on Accessibility and Input Monitoring

Slipora needs to read your keyboard and mouse and move the cursor on the other computer. Open System Settings → Privacy & Security and switch Slipora on under Accessibility and Input Monitoring.

macOS says “Slipora is damaged and can't be opened”?

That's macOS Gatekeeper blocking an app from an independent developer. Open Terminal, paste this command and press Return:

sudo xattr -rd com.apple.quarantine /Applications/Slipora.app

Still can't connect?

Tell us your system versions and network setup and we'll get back to you quickly.

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