[GH-ISSUE #1918] Android/iOS managed configurations #3706

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opened 2026-08-05 00:53:53 -04:00 by saavagebueno · 5 comments
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Originally created by @roberthase on GitHub (May 3, 2024).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/netbirdio/netbird/issues/1918

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
manual configuration of selfhosted-servers and no way to provide setup-keys on android/ios

Describe the solution you'd like
provide a managed configuration for the netbird app which can be rolled out with a mdm (intune, google workspace)

Describe alternatives you've considered
trusting users to read provided directions

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i would try to convince my company to contribute($$$) for the implementation

Originally created by @roberthase on GitHub (May 3, 2024). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/netbirdio/netbird/issues/1918 **Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.** manual configuration of selfhosted-servers and no way to provide setup-keys on android/ios **Describe the solution you'd like** provide a managed configuration for the netbird app which can be rolled out with a mdm (intune, google workspace) **Describe alternatives you've considered** trusting users to read provided directions **Additional context** i would try to convince my company to contribute($$$) for the implementation
saavagebueno added the feature-request label 2026-08-05 00:53:53 -04:00
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@mrbluecoat commented on GitHub (May 18, 2024):

ref: https://github.com/netbirdio/netbird/issues/1661

<!-- gh-comment-id:2118874508 --> @mrbluecoat commented on GitHub (May 18, 2024): ref: https://github.com/netbirdio/netbird/issues/1661
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@wwwryanwww commented on GitHub (Dec 12, 2024):

I would like to see this feature implemented too. We would use it to push out a Netbird setup key and configuration to all of our iPads.

<!-- gh-comment-id:2539778286 --> @wwwryanwww commented on GitHub (Dec 12, 2024): I would like to see this feature implemented too. We would use it to push out a Netbird setup key and configuration to all of our iPads.
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@Lauriumora commented on GitHub (May 16, 2025):

Yes, please implement this feature. This is the only way in which Netbird can get any traction in enterprise level Android/IOS deployments.
Please see this link on how it should be done on Android https://developer.android.com/work/managed-configurations
Most MDMs will support this.

Note that is ideally accompanied by agent functionality that basically disallows end-users to do anything with the Netbird agent (e.g. company policy enforcement)

<!-- gh-comment-id:2886312007 --> @Lauriumora commented on GitHub (May 16, 2025): Yes, please implement this feature. This is the only way in which Netbird can get any traction in enterprise level Android/IOS deployments. Please see this link on how it should be done on Android https://developer.android.com/work/managed-configurations Most MDMs will support this. Note that is ideally accompanied by agent functionality that basically disallows end-users to do anything with the Netbird agent (e.g. company policy enforcement)
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@mcgurrin commented on GitHub (Dec 12, 2025):

also looking for this to make deployment and management easier

<!-- gh-comment-id:3648662076 --> @mcgurrin commented on GitHub (Dec 12, 2025): also looking for this to make deployment and management easier
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@stoimen-modeshift commented on GitHub (Aug 3, 2026):

We are operating a fleet of android devices used as validators in public transport busses. Entering the setup key from the UI is not a solution for us. We would like to to have unattended install and configuration of the apk with setup keys.

<!-- gh-comment-id:5167432186 --> @stoimen-modeshift commented on GitHub (Aug 3, 2026): We are operating a fleet of android devices used as validators in public transport busses. Entering the setup key from the UI is not a solution for us. We would like to to have unattended install and configuration of the apk with setup keys.
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Reference: DYNR/netbird#3706