Quick Start Guide

Get Zero up and running in under 5 minutes. This guide covers the fastest path to deploying a work profile on your device.

Prerequisites: You'll need a Linux system (Ubuntu 22.04+, Fedora 38+, or Arch Linux) with sudo access.

1. Install Zero

Choose your preferred installation method:

Debian/Ubuntu

curl -fsSL https://get.zero.io | sudo bash
sudo apt install zero

Fedora/RHEL

curl -fsSL https://get.zero.io | sudo bash
sudo dnf install zero

Arch Linux

yay -S zero

2. Configure the Agent

Initialize the Zero agent with your organization's enrollment token:

sudo zero init --token YOUR_ENROLLMENT_TOKEN

The agent will:

  • Create an encrypted work profile container
  • Set up network isolation with WireGuard VPN
  • Configure DLP policies from your management console
  • Register the device with your organization

3. Launch Work Profile

Start your work profile with a single command:

zero start

A new window will appear with your isolated work environment. All applications launched from here run in the secure work profile.

🎉 You're all set! Your work data is now isolated and protected. Personal apps and data remain completely separate.

4. Verify Installation

Check that everything is working correctly:

# Check agent status
zero status

# View active policies
zero policies list

# Test network isolation
zero network test

Next Steps

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Issue Solution
Container fails to start Ensure LXC is installed: sudo apt install lxc
VPN connection fails Check WireGuard: sudo modprobe wireguard
GUI not displaying Install Xpra: sudo apt install xpra

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