Introduction to NetBird

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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.

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.

NetBird on Lawrence Systems

About NetBird

How NetBird works

Concepts, architecture, protocols, and more.

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NetBird vs. traditional VPN

Learn how NetBird compares to traditional VPNs and why it is better.

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Why WireGuard with NetBird

Learn why and how NetBird uses WireGuard.

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How-To Guides

Quickstart guide

Start using NetBird in under 5 minutes.

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Manage network access

Learn how to use access controls to manage access to your machines.

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Add users to your network

learn how to add team members to your NetBird network.

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Route traffic to private networks

Learn how to provide access to LANs, VPS, and corporate private networks.

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Configure default routes and traffic for the Internet

Understand how to set up your network for accessing the internet through default routes, also known as "exit nodes".

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Log and monitor network activity

Learn how to keep track of system and network activities in your account.

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Manage DNS in your network

Learn how to configure name servers in your private network.

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