Self-host with Docker · Yantr
NetBird
WireGuard-based mesh VPN that connects all your devices into a private network.
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Ports
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Notes
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Use Cases
About
What NetBird does
NetBird is a zero-config WireGuard mesh VPN that connects your servers, devices, and containers into a secure private network. Unlike traditional VPNs, every node communicates directly (peer-to-peer) using WireGuard tunnels with NAT traversal, requiring no open ports or central traffic relay. Man...
Install Flow
How to self-host NetBird
NetBird can be deployed with standard Docker Compose using the Yantr app catalog. This page collects the basic information searchers usually need first: what NetBird does, which Docker image Yantr uses, default ports, deployment notes, and where to find the original compose template.
After deployment, Yantr lets you publish additional ports from the stack page using Docker-style syntax. Use 8080:8080 for a fixed host port or just 8080 to let Docker assign a random port.
Use Cases
What people run it for
- Securely access your home server from anywhere without opening firewall ports.
- Connect all your devices (laptops, phones, servers) into one private network.
- Replace a traditional VPN with a peer-to-peer WireGuard mesh.
- Enforce zero-trust network access policies across your infrastructure.
Technical Details
Ports, image, and service metadata
Ports
| Port | Protocol | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | TCP | Internal |
Docker Image
netbirdio/netbird:latest
Service Name
netbird
Notes
Things to know before you deploy
- NB_SETUP_KEY must be obtained from your NetBird dashboard at app.netbird.io — generate one under Setup Keys.
- Uses host network mode and NET_ADMIN capabilities to manage WireGuard interfaces.
- The management server defaults to NetBird cloud — self-host the server for full independence.
- No ports are exposed — NetBird operates via outbound WireGuard tunnels only.
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