Remote control client computers on your local network. Let network users login with username and password. Set login credentials on server side. Vovsoft Network Authenticator must be installed in server computer and client computers. You can allow users login to your server without Active Directory requirement.
First, the software must be installed selecting "Server Mode" on a computer that is assigned as server. You will be able to display all client computers on server side. You can lock or unlock any client computer. You can also send text messages to any client computer or close the client software on server side. Client credentials must be kept in "Usernames and Passwords" tab.
All client computers must install the software selecting "Client Mode". Server IP address must be correctly entered. If a client computer can successfully connect to the server computer, the software will lock the client computer. Server administrator can unlock the client computer (on server side) or a valid username and password must be entered in order to unlock the client computer (on client side).
Publisher’s description
What is Vovsoft Network Authenticator?
Vovsoft Network Authenticator by VOVSOFT is free Windows software in the network tools category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 2.3 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Small download (2.3 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Vovsoft Network Authenticator is a free network tool tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Vovsoft Network Authenticator safe to download?
- The file is served by files.vovsoft.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
DB55C6C0E4239BE4EFC0EF60F987C15EAC25F41F63F0685AEFC31AFAB4F21C70· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.0.0Latest | January 18, 2022 | 2.3 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id VovSoft.NetworkAuthenticator -enetwork-authenticator.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- VOVSOFT
- Category
- Network tools
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.4.0.0
- Released
- January 18, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- October 6, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- vovsoft.com
- winget ID
- VovSoft.NetworkAuthenticator
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Frequently asked questions
Is Vovsoft Network Authenticator free?
Yes. Vovsoft Network Authenticator is free to use.
Is Vovsoft Network Authenticator safe to download?
The download comes from files.vovsoft.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Vovsoft Network Authenticator with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Vovsoft Network Authenticator be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Vovsoft Network Authenticator run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Vovsoft Network Authenticator?
Wireshark, ZeroTier One, Nmap, iPerf3 and Yggdrasil Network. The alternatives page compares them.
