TreeTalk Node Tutorials & Quick Start for Windows

Yes. TreeTalk Node downloaded from the official TreeTalk website (tree-talk.com) is safe to use.

Windows Defender or SmartScreen may show a warning for new or unsigned applications. Click “More info” → “Run anyway” to continue if you trust the source.

No Internet connection is required, and no data is sent outside your network. If needed, add the app to Windows Defender’s Allow list.

Some third-party antivirus tools flag new portable apps by mistake. Add TreeTalk Node to your antivirus allowed / whitelisted applications list.

This resolves the issue without affecting system security. The program contains no malware, no third-party ads, and no telemetry (except possible experimental beta builds).

Check the following:

• All devices are connected to the same LAN / WiFi / VPN.
• Windows Firewall allows TreeTalk Node for private networks on all devices.
• If you use antivirus firewalls (Kaspersky, Bitdefender, Avast, etc.), allow the app in their network rules.
• Network discovery is enabled in Windows.
• Restart the app on all machines to refresh peer discovery.

To allow the app through Windows Firewall:

• Open Control Panel → Windows Defender Firewall.
• Click “Allow an app through firewall”.
• Find TreeTalk Node (or add it manually).
• Enable the checkbox for Private networks (Public is optional).

This ensures the app can transfer files across your network.

Each antivirus has its own interface, but in general you should:

• Go to Settings → Firewall → Application control.
• Add TreeTalk Node executable to the list of trusted / allowed apps.
• Set the rule to Allow all connections on local network.

Look for names like “Trusted”, “Allow”, or “Full network access”.

Verify the following:

• The peer is online and visible in the peers panel.
• Both endpoints are running TreeTalk Node (same version is recommended).
• The firewall or antivirus is not blocking LAN communication.
• Your router does not isolate clients (no “guest WiFi isolation” or similar options enabled).
• The port number in Options matches on both sides.

Open Options → Port number, choose a new value, and save the settings. Restart the app for the change to apply.

Pick a port that is not used by VPN software, VoIP tools, other file-transfer apps, or network monitoring utilities.

Typical symptoms of a port conflict:

• No peers are detected.
• Files are stuck at 0% or never complete.
• Transfers work sometimes, but fail randomly.

To fix it:

• Change the port(s) in Options on all devices.
• Restart TreeTalk Node.
• Ensure all peers use the same new port.

All incoming files appear in the File Journal with date and sender information.

Use the “Open folder” button next to an entry to open the directory where the file is stored.

The base directory is defined in Options → Save folder.

Yes. Open Options → Save folder, choose a new location, and confirm. TreeTalk Node will use this folder for all future incoming transfers.

The File Journal is a log of all file transfers:

• Received files (with time, date, and sender).
• Sent files (with time, date, and destination).

It includes quick buttons to open the folder or the file itself, so you never lose track of where your documents are stored.

TreeTalk Node transfers files directly inside your LAN / WiFi / VPN, without:

• Cloud servers
• Internet routing
• Email or third-party storage

This local-only design often outperforms SMB shares, email attachments, and USB drives — especially for large files.

Yes. TreeTalk Node supports Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11, including mixed environments where older and newer PCs work together.

The app is portable — no installation is required.

Optional end-to-end encryption is available for both files and messages.

Enable it if you:

• Work in corporate or regulated networks.
• Use TreeTalk Node over VPN between remote offices.
• Operate in environments where traffic may be monitored.

For a private home LAN or a small office, encryption is usually optional but still available.

Deep Work mode disables pop-up notifications and sound alerts.

You still receive files and messages in the background, but the app stays quiet so you can focus on your work without interruptions.

Open the File Journal and check the “Sent” section:

• If the status is complete, the file was delivered locally.
• Successful arrival is usually reflected in the chat log on the receiving side.

You can also confirm with the recipient via private or group chat.

Yes, TreeTalk Node can work across multiple adapters or subnets as long as the network allows local broadcast or directed traffic between them.

This is common in workplaces where devices are connected via both Ethernet and WiFi, or where VLANs are configured for internal communication.

Usually, no. TreeTalk Node is a portable application and runs without installation or administrator privileges.

Just download, unpack, and launch it. You only need elevated rights if your corporate IT policy restricts running executables from user directories.