Netbird UI
NetBird UI is the macOS desktop client for connecting your device to a NetBird network and managing secure remote access settings.
What is Netbird UI?
NetBird UI is a macOS desktop networking app that helps users connect their Mac to a NetBird private network. It is designed for people and teams who need secure access to internal services, remote machines, and shared network resources without relying on a traditional VPN workflow. On macOS, the app lives in the menu bar and provides a graphical way to sign in, connect or disconnect, switch profiles, and view connection status. It can also show peers and available resources, let you choose an exit node, and expose settings for startup behavior, notifications, networking, and troubleshooting. The app works alongside the NetBird background service, so some connection features can continue running even when the main window is closed. NetBird UI is published by NetBird GmbH and is part of the broader NetBird zero-trust networking platform.
Key features
- Connect your Mac to a NetBird private network from a menu bar app
- Sign in to NetBird Cloud or a self-hosted deployment
- View connection status, device details, and your assigned NetBird IP
- Browse peers and available network resources in the advanced view
- Choose and switch exit nodes from the app or menu bar
- Manage profiles, startup behavior, notifications, and network settings
- Access troubleshooting tools and capture a debug bundle when needed
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
NetBird UI is legitimate networking software that manages secure device connectivity, so background operation and network access are normal for its purpose. On macOS it can stay available from the menu bar and work with a background service to keep your connection active. Depending on how your network is managed, the app may control routes, DNS behavior, and remote-access settings, which is expected for this kind of client. Keep it only if you use NetBird or your organization relies on it, and sign in only to networks you trust.
Recommendation: Keep NetBird UI if you use NetBird for remote access, private networking, or access to internal resources from your Mac. If you no longer use NetBird, you can remove the app, but doing so may disconnect access to services, devices, or routes provided through your NetBird network.
Common paths
/Applications/NetBird UI.app
Preference paths
/Library/Managed Preferences/io.netbird.client.plist
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