zrok
About zrok
zrok is a utility for secure internet sharing of web services, files, and network resources. It operates without requiring firewall changes or port forwarding, using zero-trust networking principles.
Built on OpenZiti, zrok enables peer-to-peer connections with end-to-end encryption. It can share resources publicly or privately with specific users, working across firewalls and NAT configurations.
The tool supports multiple protocols including HTTP/HTTPS, TCP, UDP, and file sharing. It is available as a cross-platform solution for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Raspberry Pi devices.
Key features
- Zero configuration operation through firewalls and NAT
- End-to-end encryption with zero-trust architecture
- Public and private sharing capabilities
- Support for multiple protocols including HTTP/HTTPS, TCP, UDP
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Self-hostable service option
- Developer SDK for application integration
Download v2.0.4
May 18, 2026WindowsWindows
Frequently asked questions
- Is zrok free?
- Yes. zrok is free and open-source software, distributed under the Apache-2.0 license.
- Which platforms does zrok support?
- zrok provides downloads for Windows, macOS, Linux.
- What is the latest version of zrok?
- The latest version is v2.0.4, released on May 18, 2026.
- What platforms does zrok support?
- zrok is compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, and Raspberry Pi systems.
- How does zrok handle security?
- zrok uses end-to-end encryption and zero-trust architecture, with all traffic encrypted even from zrok servers.
- Can I run my own zrok service?
- Yes, zrok can be self-hosted from small personal instances to large public services using a single binary.
- What types of resources can be shared with zrok?
- zrok can share web services, files, directories as network drives, and TCP/UDP services either publicly or privately.
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