Introduction to NetBird
NetBird is an Open Source Zero Trust Networking platform that allows you to create secure private networks for your organization or home. We designed NetBird to be simple and fast, requiring near-zero configuration effort and leaving behind the hassle of opening ports, complex firewall rules, VPN gateways, etc.
NetBird is an open-source project and can be self-hosted. See a comparison between the self-hosted and cloud-hosted versions here.
There is no centralized VPN server with NetBird - your computers, devices, machines, and servers connect to each other directly over a fast encrypted tunnel. It creates a high-performance point-to-point WireGuard® overlay network that connects machines running anywhere in just a few clicks.
It literally takes less than 5 minutes to deploy a secure point-to-point VPN with NetBird.
Guides
Onboarding Guide
Get started with NetBird in under 5 minutes. Learn the basics of installation and setup.
Self-Host NetBird
Get started with self-hosted NetBird in 5 minutes. Learn how to deploy and configure your own NetBird instance.
Manage Network Access
Learn how to use access control policies to manage and secure access to your machines and resources.
Add Users to Your Network
Discover how to add team members to your NetBird network and manage user access.
Route Traffic to Private Networks
Learn how to provide secure access to LANs, VPS instances, and corporate private networks.
Configure Default Routes
Set up default routes for internet traffic and configure exit nodes for your network.
Log and Monitor Network Activity
Learn how to track and monitor system and network activities in your NetBird account.
Manage DNS in Your Network
Configure custom name servers and DNS settings for your private network.
About NetBird
How NetBird Works
Learn about NetBird concepts, architecture, protocols, and how it creates secure networks.
NetBird vs. Traditional VPN
Discover how NetBird compares to traditional VPNs and understand the advantages of Zero Trust networking.
Why WireGuard with NetBird
Explore why NetBird uses WireGuard and how it provides fast, secure, and modern networking.
Browser Client Architecture
Understand how the Browser Client enables secure remote access directly from web browsers using WebAssembly.