ZeroTier is a lightweight, portable network virtualization platform supporting all major OSes and architectures.
Field note
ZeroTier is a software-defined networking solution that creates secure, global networks. It is lightweight, consuming less than 16 MB memory and 1 MB storage, with a low-bandwidth mode for IoT. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, FreeBSD, Docker, and more, with tiered support levels.
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Product features
Manage networks via ZeroTier Central web interface.
Examples and tutorials from the community across various platforms.
Works on Linux, Windows, macOS, BSD, Android, iOS and more.
Manage and customize DNS using ZeroNSD or a DNS server.
Host a local website accessible only through your network.
Has a low-bandwidth mode for IoT applications.
Direct connections with minimal latency, no cloud routing required.
Consumes less than 16 MB memory and about 1 MB storage.
Each device gets a managed IP address on the network.
Access your device remotely from anywhere.
Provides encrypted communication between devices.
Share files securely across a ZeroTier network.
Supports self-hosted network controllers and interfaces.
Currently single-threaded; devices with more than two cores may not see significant performance gains.
Platforms are categorized into Tier 1 (fully supported), Tier 2 (supported), and Tier 3 (deprecated/community).
Manage and monitor all networks from a unified dashboard.
Share USB devices with VirtualHere.
Runs on existing routers and gateways without vendor lock-in.
Stream video to securely access camera feeds or control large screens.
ZeroTier uses a custom wire protocol for communication between devices.