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ZeroTier End User Guide

ZeroTier is used for secure network access. This guide outlines how to sign in for the first time and how to reauthenticate.


First Time Sign In

Follow these instructions when connecting to ZeroTier for the first time.


1. Download and install the latest version of ZeroTier

Download the latest version of the ZeroTier app from ZeroTier | Download (https://www.zerotier.com/download/).

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Run the installer.

Make sure you approve the installation of the driver during install.

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2. Join the ZeroTier network

Select ZeroTier in the system tray and select Join New Network...

If you don't see the ZeroTier icon, open the ZeroTier app.

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For the Network ID enter the network ID provided by DTC and click Join.

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Select ZeroTier in the system tray again and Open SSO Login URL... for the network entered above.

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3. DTC Client Authentication

Selecting SSO login URL takes you to DTC's client authentication page.

1. Select Google Sign In or Microsoft Sign In.

If you don't use either identify provider, select Sign up to create an account.

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Enter credentials for the identity provider selected

1A. Google Sign In

Enter your Google email and sign in.

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Click Continue on the allow screen.

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1B. Microsoft Sign In

Select your email if already displayed or enter email if not shown

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Click Accept on the permission requested screen.

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2. After authenticating you should see an authentication successful message in your browser window.

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Reauthentication: Every 24 Hours

Reauthentication is required every 24 hours.

Follow these steps to reauthenticate.


1. Reauthenticate

To reauthenticate, select ZeroTier in the system tray and Open SSO Login URL... for the network entered during first sign in.

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If you don't see the ZeroTier icon, open the ZeroTier app and it should appear.

If you are not connected to the network, select ZeroTier in the system tray, the network, and Reconnect.

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After reconnecting to the network, select ZeroTier in the system tray and Open SSO Login URL...

Follow step 3 above to reauthenticate with your identity provider.