Wayk Now — Lightweight Remote Access Tool
What it is
Wayk Now is a peer-to-peer remote desktop tool from Devolutions. It was designed for quick sessions: support calls, ad-hoc help, or connecting to a machine outside the office without setting up VPNs or gateways. Unlike Wayk Bastion, which centralizes and controls access, Wayk Now is simple — one user shares, the other connects.
How it works
You run Wayk Now on both machines. The person sharing gives a session ID or code. The other side enters it and the connection starts. The traffic is encrypted with TLS. There’s no server you need to manage, no complex setup. It works across Windows, macOS, Linux, even mobile devices.
Technical profile
| Area | Details |
| Role | Peer-to-peer remote desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Protocols | Proprietary (built on TLS) |
| Features | Remote control, file transfer, clipboard sync, chat |
| Auth | Session code or credentials |
| Security | TLS encryption, temporary session IDs |
| License | Free for personal use, commercial licensing |
| Deploy | Install client app on both sides |
Why admins sometimes use it
Very fast to set up — no server needed.
Good for quick support sessions.
Works on mixed platforms, including mobile.
Portable enough for contractors or one-time access.
Usage scenarios
– Helpdesk connecting to user PCs during a support call.
– Admins giving temporary access to remote staff.
– Contractors connecting without VPN hassle.
– Personal remote access when outside the office.
Security notes
Traffic is encrypted, but since connections are brokered peer-to-peer, trust depends on how session codes are shared. For enterprise use, pairing it with Wayk Bastion gives better control and logging. On its own, it’s fine for quick jobs but not for strict compliance setups.
Weak spots
No central management — every session is ad hoc.
Limited auditing compared to Bastion.
Free edition lacks enterprise-grade controls.
Relies on Devolutions’ brokering service for NAT traversal.
Comparison snapshot
| Tool | Strengths | Best fit |
| Wayk Now | Simple, fast, cross-platform | Quick remote support |
| Wayk Bastion | Centralized, logged | Enterprises needing compliance |
| TeamViewer | Popular, cloud-based | Mixed environments, casual use |
| RustDesk | Free, self-hosted | Teams wanting cost control |
| TightVNC | Lightweight, basic | Legacy setups |
Quick checklist
– Install Wayk Now on both machines.
– Start a session and share the ID.
– Enter ID on the other side to connect.
– Use chat or file transfer if needed.
– End session once the task is complete.