# ZeroTier

• Download the Windows installer for ZeroTier and launch the installer

MSI Installer (x86/x64)

• Once installed, go to your system tray and locate ZeroTier. Right-click on the icon > Join New Network...

• Enter the unique 16-digit network ID set up by you or provided by the administrator into the box and click Join. The network should show up in the ZeroTier UI
  • Private networks will not show up on your client until it is approved. Manage your network or contact the network administrator

• Right-click on the ZeroTier UI icon. Then, hover over the network you wish to disconnect from > Disconnect

• Open Control Panel and navigate to Programs > Programs & Features > Uninstall a program
• Select ZeroTier from the program list and click Uninstall. Follow the on-screen instructions to remove ZeroTier

• Download the Arch package for ZeroTier through terminal using pacman

sudo pacman -S zerotier-one

• Start the zerotier-one service:
  • You may need to start it in order to connect to a network

sudo systemctl start zerotier-one

• Alternatively, you can choose to have the service run on system startup:

sudo systemctl enable zerotier-one

• Connect to a ZeroTier network using terminal, replacing <network_ID> with the unique 16-digit network ID set up by you or provided by the administrator

sudo zerotier-cli join <network_ID>

• Check that you are connected to a network. If successful, the network will show up
  • Private networks will not show up on your client until it is approved. Manage your network or contact the network administrator

sudo zerotier-cli listnetworks

• Leave a ZeroTier network using terminal, replacing <network_ID> with the unique 16-digit network ID you wish to disconnect from

sudo zerotier-cli leave <network_ID>

• Uninstall the Arch package for Zerotier using pacman:

sudo pacman -R zerotier-one

• Download ZeroTier using the SSL-based install script:

curl -s https://install.zerotier.com | sudo bash

• Start the zerotier-one service:
  • You may need to start it in order to connect to a network

sudo systemctl start zerotier-one

• Alternatively, you can choose to have the service run on system startup:

sudo systemctl enable zerotier-one

• Connect to a ZeroTier network using terminal, replacing <network_ID> with the unique 16-digit network ID set up by you or provided by the administrator

sudo zerotier-cli join <network_ID>

• Check that you are connected to a network. If successful, the network will show up
  • Private networks will not show up on your client until it is approved. Manage your network or contact the network administrator

sudo zerotier-cli listnetworks

• Leave a ZeroTier network using terminal, replacing <network_ID> with the unique 16-digit network ID you wish to disconnect from

sudo zerotier-cli leave <network_ID>

• Uninstall the package for Zerotier using apt:

sudo apt remove zerotier-one

In Windows, connected networks are categorized by Private or Public to determine firewall rules to use. If your ZeroTier interface shows up as a Public network, you may need to set it to Private to allow client connections.

• Launch a Windows Powershell window as Administrator
• Locate the Name for your ZeroTier network adapter using Get-NetConnectionProfile. You should see ZeroTier One [xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] listed under Interface Alias

• Set the ZeroTier network interface to Private, replacing <interface_name> with the name of your network interface:

Set-NetConnectionProfile -Name "<interface_name>" -NetworkCategory Private

In Windows, the built-in firewall blocks pings to your host by default, preventing clients from pinging your server.

Enabling these firewall rules typically isn't required by your host. However, if you encounter problems with inbound connections, it may help for troubleshooting.

• On your host, launch Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security
• Under Inbound Rules, enable all rules titled File and Printer Sharing (Echo Request - ICMPv4-In).