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OpenZiti

Programmable, zero-trust network overlay and application-embedded network security mesh.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars3.8k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Openziti MeshZero Trust NetworkSecurityDark NetworkingZtna Overlay
Overview

Why consider OpenZiti?

OpenZiti is an open-source zero-trust networking platform written in Go and C by NetFoundry. It provides application-embedded zero-trust network access (ZTNA), enabling secure private connections across multi-cloud environments without opening inbound firewall ports or public IPs.

Guided learning

Learn OpenZiti by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of OpenZiti

OpenZiti embeds zero-trust encrypted networking directly into applications and container stacks.

Quickstart

bash
1# Install OpenZiti CLI
2source /dev/stdin <<< "$(curl -s https://get.openziti.io/quick/ziti-cli.sh)"
3ziti quickstart

OpenZiti is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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OpenZiti FAQs

OpenZiti is listed as a Security tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

OpenZiti is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

OpenZiti is listed as an alternative to Cloudflare Access. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.