Tailscale

Tailscale is a zero-config VPN that creates a secure network between your devices. It works like an overlay network, using WireGuard® protocol under the hood.

Download Notice

1. Visit Tailscale's download page
2. Choose your platform
3. Follow the platform-specific installation instructions

Installation

macOS

• Using Homebrew:
  • For GUI app: brew install --cask tailscale
  • For CLI: brew install tailscale
• Or download from the official website

Windows

• Using Chocolatey: choco install tailscale
• Or download and run the installer from the official website

Linux

• Available through distribution-specific package managers
• See Linux install guide

Basic Configuration

1. Create a Tailscale account or sign in
2. Install Tailscale on your devices
3. Basic setup:
   • Authenticate each device
   • Configure access controls
   • Set up key expiry (optional)
4. Advanced configuration (optional):
   • Set up subnet routers
   • Configure DNS
   • Enable MagicDNS
   • Set up ACLs

Features

• Zero-config mesh VPN
• WireGuard-based encryption
• Single sign-on (SSO) support
• NAT traversal
• Split tunneling
• DNS management
• Access control lists (ACLs)
• Subnet routing
• Cross-platform support
• Mobile device support
• Web admin console
• Activity monitoring

Summary

Tailscale simplifies secure networking by creating a mesh VPN that just works. It's perfect for accessing your devices and services from anywhere, with enterprise-grade security features and simple administration.