Learn how NAT traversal works, how Tailscale can get through and securely connect your devices directly to each other.
How NAT traversal works
Learn how NAT traversal works, how Tailscale can get through and securely connect your devices directly to each other.
How Tailscale is improving NAT traversal (part 1)
Updates on Tailscale's efforts to improve NAT traversal, for its client and for the web at large.
The Tailscale node you mail to your parents
Securely connect to anything on the internet with Tailscale. Built on WireGuard®️, Tailscale enables you to make finely configurable connections, secured end-to-end according to zero trust principles, between any resources on any infrastructure.
Tailscale Services
Securely connect to and manage access to your internal resources using Tailscale Services.
Tailscale Funnel
Securely route internet traffic to local services using Tailscale Funnel.
The best ways to use Tailscale for sharing with friends and family
Using Tailscale's sharing features to make files, self-hosted services, and exit nodes available to your inner circle.
Open source at Tailscale · Tailscale
Read about Tailscale’s open source projects and commitment. Learn how Headscale helps Tailscale users.
Digging into how Tailscale encrypts its state file on Windows, Apple, and Linux
Tailscale's latest version encrypts more data at rest, making it harder for attackers to potentially clone your nodes. Here's how it works.
Tailscale: How it works
Understand the entire Tailscale system, how it works, how we built it, and its benefits compared to legacy VPNs. Use this article as a guide to quickly build your own Tailscale replacement.
Tailscale’d Into Homelabbing
Having my own homelab was something I wanted to try for a long time. However, I just couldn’t get started. Mostly because I kept overthinking it. How will I handle dynamic IPs? Do I need something like a local DNS on my router for that? Even if I solve things inside the home, how am I supposed to access it remotely? Do I need port forwarding at the NAT layer? And what about TLS certificates, how do I even manage those without using a public certificate authority?
Subnet routers
Use subnet routers to give devices outside your local network access to services within specific subnets. Extend your private network with Tailscale.
Tailscale + BlueBubbles makes an iMessage on Windows and Android less complex
Let Tailscale set up the encryption and permanent IP, and avoid port forwarding, for a BlueBubbles server.
Understanding Tailscale DNS and the Magic Behind MagicDNS
Explore the innovative features of Tailscale's MagicDNS. Learn how it simplifies DNS configuration, cuts through complexity, and revolutionizes name resolution for modern infrastructure.
Tailscale | Secure Connectivity for AI, IoT & Multi-Cloud
The connectivity platform for devs, IT, and security teams. Zero Trust identity-based access that deploys in minutes and scales to every resource. Start free.
Build a flexible AI stack with Aperture
Securely connect to anything on the internet with Tailscale. Built on WireGuard®️, Tailscale enables you to make finely configurable connections, secured end-to-end according to zero trust principles, between any resources on any infrastructure.
