Cspeed Remote Access

Pilot: the old OpenVPN still works as a fallback. Please don't run both VPNs at the same time, and let IT know how it goes.

▶ Watch: Install NetBird on Windows Windows

A short walkthrough of installing NetBird and connecting on Windows. Prefer to read? The step-by-step instructions are right below.

Trouble playing it? Download the MP4.

1 Sign in — it walks you through everything

Log in with your Cspeed username and password (the same ones you use on the Linux servers). The first login guides you step by step:

Set up MFA: scan the QR code with Microsoft Authenticator, Google Authenticator, FreeOTP, or Authy, then enter the 6-digit code.
Install NetBird: the dashboard then shows install instructions for your computer (Windows, macOS, or Linux). Follow them.

⚠️ Use netbird.cspeed.io only — do not sign up at app.netbird.io (NetBird's public cloud). Your Cspeed login won't work there.

2 Connect

Open the NetBird app you just installed and connect. If it asks for a Management URL / Server, set it to:

https://netbird.cspeed.io

Desktop app: NetBird → Settings (gear) → Management URL above → Connect. Or command line:

netbird up --management-url https://netbird.cspeed.io

A browser window opens for login — you're already signed in from Step 1, so it's quick. The app then shows Connected. ✅

3 You're on the network

You can now reach internal resources — SSH to your team server, remote desktop via Guacamole, and *.int.cspeed.io names resolve automatically while connected.

New here, or want the full picture? Visit welcome.int.cspeed.io (only loads while connected) for the environment guide — team servers, remote desktop, modules, and tips.

It stays connected and auto-reconnects. Pause with Disconnect (netbird down), resume with Connect (netbird up). Check status: netbird status.

Manual installs & mobile

Linux — run:

curl -fsSL https://pkgs.netbird.io/install.sh | sh

macOS — brew install --cask netbird

Direct installers (all platforms) iPhone / iPad Android

Whichever way you install, the server is always https://netbird.cspeed.io.

Prefer a passkey? Touch ID / Windows Hello / Face ID or a security key can replace the 6-digit code — add one at login.cspeed.io → Account security → Signing in.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Try this
Asked to create an account / pick a plan	You're on `app.netbird.io` (the public cloud) — wrong site. Go to `https://netbird.cspeed.io` instead.
Won't connect / "management" error	Confirm the server is exactly `https://netbird.cspeed.io`.
Connected but can't reach internal hosts	Disconnect & reconnect (`netbird down` then `netbird up`) to refresh routes/DNS.
"Token invalid" / login loops	Close the browser tab and reconnect; if it persists, contact IT.
Lost your authenticator phone	Contact IT to reset your MFA — don't get locked out.

Change your password anytime via FreeIPA self-service: ipa.int.cspeed.io (requires being on the network).

Need help?

For help, please contact your local team / IT support.

This is a pilot — please report anything that doesn't work. Your feedback shapes the rollout.