Intune Deployment Guide
This guide covers deploying ZeroTier to Windows devices using Microsoft Intune.
Overview
To deploy ZeroTier via Intune, you need to convert the MSI installer into a .intunewin file using Microsoft's Win32 Content Prep Tool. Once converted, it can be deployed like any other Intune app.
Prerequisites
- Microsoft Intune subscription
- ZeroTier MSI installer from zerotier.com/download
- Microsoft Win32 Content Prep Tool
- Windows 10/11 devices enrolled in Intune
Deployment Steps
1. Convert MSI to .intunewin
Place the ZeroTier MSI installer in a folder and use the Win32 Content Prep Tool to convert it:
.\IntuneWinAppUtil.exe -c C:\ZeroTier -s ZeroTierOne.msi -o C:\Output
This creates a .intunewin file that Intune can deploy.
2. Upload to Intune
- Go to Microsoft Intune admin center
- Navigate to Apps > Windows > Add
- Select Windows app (Win32)
- Upload the
.intunewinfile - Configure install commands:
- Install command:
msiexec /i ZeroTierOne.msi /qn - Uninstall command:
msiexec /x ZeroTierOne.msi /qn
- Install command:
- Assign to device groups
3. Post-Installation
After installation, devices will need to be configured to join your ZeroTier network. You can either:
- Manually join networks on each device
- Use a PowerShell script to auto-join networks (see Enterprise Deployment Guide for Windows auto-join examples)
Devices will appear in ZeroTier Central and require authorization before they can communicate on the network.