Where Is the ZeroTier Identity File?
ZeroTier identity files on Linux, Windows and macOS; the secret that defines node identity.
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ZeroTier node identity lives in identity.secret (with the public half alongside) in the service data directory. Networks join against that identity.
The secret file is the crown jewel. Guard it like an SSH private key and never paste it into tickets or chats.
Where ZeroTier stores this, by platform
/var/lib/zerotier-one/identity.secret
Holds identity.secret, identity.public and network configs. Service-stopped copies only. Treat the secret as a private key.
C:\ProgramData\ZeroTier\One
Same role. Stop the ZeroTier service before migrating identity files.
Frequently asked questions
How do I migrate a ZeroTier node?
Copy identity.secret and identity.public (plus peers config) with the service stopped. The node rejoins networks as the same member. Leaking the secret lets anyone impersonate the node, so handle it like a private key.
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