# FEATURE REQUEST: Netbird support **URL:** \ **Category:** Router\ **Created:** [January 2, 2025, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/feature-request-netbird-support/52577 "2025-01-02T16:36:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![uppppppp](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/u/46a35a/32.png) [@uppppppp](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/uppppppp)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2025, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/feature-request-netbird-support/52577/1 "2025-01-02T16:36:38Z")
I have been testing netbird overlay network and I think it would be great to add support for it. Why you asked me when we already have Zerotier and Tailscale ? Netbird is 100% open source AND self hosted. Please support this project by adding it. It would be a great asset for Spitz. check it out: > **[NetBird - Connect and Secure Your IT Infrastructure in Minutes](https://netbird.io)** > > WireGuard®-based overlay network and Zero Trust Network Access in one platform for reliable and secure connectivity ---
**Author:** ![bruce](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/user_avatar/forum.gl-inet.com/bruce/32/35649_2.png) [@bruce](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/bruce)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2025, 3:45am UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/feature-request-netbird-support/52577/2 "2025-01-07T03:45:00Z")
Hi, At present, in addition to Zerotier and TailScale, the GL firmware also has AstroWarp which developed by GL, may not be adapted to other more similar functions. But sure I will collect and record it to PM. If this function is needed, you can install the plugins to use it. ---
**Author:** ![uppppppp](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/u/46a35a/32.png) [@uppppppp](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/uppppppp)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2025, 12:16pm UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/feature-request-netbird-support/52577/5 "2025-01-07T12:16:49Z")
Hi @bruce Thank you for the PM; im not too familiar with the language but I assume it means you will submit the request ? It should be fairly easy to implement/adapt since there is already a one liner install script. GL could really help showcase their project. Im not affiliated or anything but just fell in love with the software. We need to support Open Source projects. Im not too familiar with the plugin-ins page and its ecosystem; could it be done this way ? how one developper make the plugin available if I were to try work on that ? Im not familiar with AstroWarp; I just read about it but since it is not a self hosted solution it is not for me (btw I know about headscale but I netbird is another league for me) ---
**Author:** ![eric](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/user_avatar/forum.gl-inet.com/eric/32/23373_2.png) [@eric](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/eric)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2025, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/feature-request-netbird-support/52577/6 "2025-01-07T15:14:58Z")
To me, it looks like GL iNet is going more to a subscription model selling services like AstroWarp, that brings in money every month versus selling hardware based on open source software. I expect to see AstroWarp become their go to solution for overlay networking, with second tier support or no support given to things like Zerotier and TailScale. GL iNet uses Open Source software to make money. They do not seem to do much giving back, so I don't ever expect them to release AstroWarp as Open Source. I don't expect to see support of many new Open Source projects like NetBird, AmneziaWG, and others, as they continue to move more towards a proprietary model to lock you into their products and subscriptions. Right now to update AdGuard or TailScale running on GL iNet routers, it is better to use the scripts from @admon then depend on support from GL iNet. ---
**Author:** ![uppppppp](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/u/46a35a/32.png) [@uppppppp](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/uppppppp)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2025, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/feature-request-netbird-support/52577/7 "2025-01-07T16:15:42Z")
That is sad to hear and could make me reconsider my router for next upgrade. I hope you are wrong. Can you link to this Aduard script please; comes at the right time. My adguard just stopped working completely; it does not start at all I suspect; breaks my entire internet. I need to ssh into router and execute as root ? ---
**Author:** ![eric](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/user_avatar/forum.gl-inet.com/eric/32/23373_2.png) [@eric](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/eric)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2025, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/feature-request-netbird-support/52577/8 "2025-01-07T16:21:01Z")
The search in this forum works great for finding thing! > [@\[Script\] Update AdGuard Home](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/script-update-adguard-home/39398): > > Hi there wave some people wonder how to update the AdGuard Home version on devices like the Flint or Flint2. For your convenience, I created a script to automate this process. Make sure to read and understand this post before you go on! Permanent feature I added the option to make all changes permanent. The script therefore only needs to be executed once, the effects are then permanent. Even across firmware updates. On the downside, it might create trouble when you flash a way older firmware… ---
**Author:** ![GMsHilltop](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/e36b37/32.png) [@GMsHilltop](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/GMsHilltop)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2025, 3:08am UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/feature-request-netbird-support/52577/9 "2025-05-26T03:08:38Z")
Hi eric. I completely agree. Netbird support would be awesome. You mentioned there were some scripts by @admon to update Tailscale on these routers? Do you have a link to those per chance? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![GMsHilltop](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/e36b37/32.png) [@GMsHilltop](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/GMsHilltop)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2025, 3:11am UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/feature-request-netbird-support/52577/10 "2025-05-26T03:11:07Z")
. . . hold on. Spoke too soon. I think I found it here: > [@Script: Update Tailscale on (nearly) all devices](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/script-update-tailscale-on-nearly-all-devices/37582): > > Hi there wave Many people wonder how to update the pretty old Tailscale version on GL.iNet routers like the Flint, Flint2, or even the new Flint 3 (GL-BE9300). For your convenience, I created a script to automate this entire process. [ssh2] Key Featuressparkles Automatic Updates - The script fetches and installs the latest Tailscale version automaticallypackage Tiny Version Support - Uses optimized tiny binaries to save precious storage spacebullseye Version Selection - Want a spe… ---
**Author:** ![mark3](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/user_avatar/forum.gl-inet.com/mark3/32/22192_2.png) [@mark3](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/mark3)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2025, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/feature-request-netbird-support/52577/11 "2025-07-15T15:07:59Z")
I think too that Netbird would be a great addiction, especially considering the lack of an official GUI for Headscale (FOSS version of Tailscale) ---
**Author:** ![hdejongh](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/h/7bcc69/32.png) [@hdejongh](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/hdejongh)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2025, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/feature-request-netbird-support/52577/12 "2025-07-27T17:08:31Z")
Netbird support +1!!! ---
**Author:** ![shol](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/d9b06d/32.png) [@shol](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/shol)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2025, 11:03am UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/feature-request-netbird-support/52577/13 "2025-08-05T11:03:08Z")
Another +1 for Nebird support ! ---
**Author:** ![bruce](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/user_avatar/forum.gl-inet.com/bruce/32/35649_2.png) [@bruce](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/bruce)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2025, 8:05am UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/feature-request-netbird-support/52577/14 "2025-08-07T08:05:53Z")
> [@How to install NetBird plugin in the Flint1/2, Beryl AX, Slate AX](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/how-to-install-netbird-plugin-in-the-flint1-2-beryl-ax-slate-ax/62427/1): > > Hi, This tutorial takes AX1800 as an example, and I tested it can be installed and worked fine, follow this to quick setup: Upgrade the AX1800 to GL firmware v4.8.0 (or newer version) Follow this tutorial to change the feed for AX1800: [How to change the AX1800/AXT1800 plug-in feed to OpenWRT](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/how-to-change-the-ax1800-axt1800-plug-in-feed-to-openwrt/62305) Update the repo and install the netbird: opkg update opkg install netbird Apply a SETUP\_KEY from netbird, and copy it Login the netbird … ---
**Author:** ![system](https://forum-static.gl-inet.com/original/3X/7/7/77e28f6cb342ac4bd641bd9a6254595d61b2812a.png) [@system](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2026, 8:06am UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/feature-request-netbird-support/52577/15 "2026-02-03T08:06:00Z")
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