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Tailscale Demo - Admin Console - Access Control Management
Tailscale's admin console allows administrators to configure and manage ACLs (Access Control Lists) easily. The intuitive UI enables secure policy editing, previewing changes, and defining user groups and permissions for seamless network access control.
Tailscale Demo - Admin Console - Machines Overview
Get a centralized view of all devices connected to your Tailscale network. The Machines tab provides real-time connectivity status, IP addresses, OS versions, and SSH access control, ensuring efficient device management.
Tailscale Demo - Admin Console - User Management
Manage your organization's users effortlessly with Tailscale's admin console. Assign roles, monitor last-seen status, and enforce security policies to ensure secure and organized access control within your tailnet.
Tailscale Demo - Native Apps - iOS and Android
Stay connected securely on the go with Tailscale’s mobile apps for iOS and Android. Easily log in, view connected devices, and enable exit nodes to route traffic through your tailnet for enhanced security and privacy.
Tailscale Demo - Native Apps - macOS
Tailscale's macOS app integrates seamlessly into the menu bar, offering quick access to your private network. Connect instantly, manage exit nodes, and access remote devices securely from your Mac.
Tailscale Demo - Native Apps - Windows
Tailscale’s Windows app provides a streamlined way to connect to your private network. With an intuitive system tray interface, users can quickly manage their connections, access devices, and configure exit nodes.
How to get started with Tailscale in under 10 minutes.
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How to get started with Tailscale in under 10 minutes.
Tailscale Exit Nodes.
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Tailscale Exit Nodes.
Explanation of Tailscale Serve and Tailscale Funnel.
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Explanation of Tailscale Serve and Tailscale Funnel.
An introduction to Tailscale ACLs. We'll discuss ACL tags, ACL tests, and much more.
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An introduction to Tailscale ACLs. We'll discuss ACL tags, ACL tests, and much more.
An explanation of Tailscale SSH. We'll discuss ACL tags, web console access and more.
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An explanation of Tailscale SSH. We'll discuss ACL tags, web console access and more.
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Users consistently praise Tailscale for its ease of use and simple setup, making it accessible for both technical and non-technical users. The software allows for secure connections between devices without complex configurations, which significantly reduces administrative burdens. However, some users note that it can be cumbersome for larger networks, particularly regarding advanced features.

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Swet S.
SS
Salesforce
Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Effortless Remote Access for Home Networks"
What do you like best about Tailscale?

Being able to install it on my Mac mini (home server of sorts) and use the subnets to be able to access my routers, and generally act like Im at my house, while away. Also this works for my NAS, I can not remove any exposure to it from the internet, and allow only LAN access, which allows me to access it remotely with TS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Tailscale?

Tailscale is good for small “home scale” networks. I find it very cumbersome for large scale networks (eg at production scale networks) where you have to want to do more advanced stuff like DNS routing, granular ACLs, etc. Some of it is technically possible with Tailscale but it is very cumbersome and doesn’t scale well. For personal use, I think netbird and zerotier to be functionally similar and different pros/cons. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AKSH D.
AD
Professor
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Familiar, Flexible UI That’s Easy to Use"
What do you like best about Tailscale?

It’s easy for me to use, and the software feels very familiar. The dashboard and overall UI are easy to understand, and they’re flexible as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Tailscale?

Almost everything is fine, but there’s one thing I really dislike. The free plan is okay, but the Teams plan is very expensive, and as the number of users grows over time, the cost will increase as well. Aside from that, everything is fine. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Tony C.
TC
Platform Software Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Simplifies Global Device Connectivity with Ease"
What do you like best about Tailscale?

I really like Tailscale's ability to connect devices peer-to-peer using the WireGuard protocol, regardless of the network situation or device status. It's great that the device doesn't need a public IP for others to connect to it. I use Tailscale with PFSENSE and a few other servers, especially AWS, and it works great in terms of security and ease of use. Its ability to support multi-platforms like Apple TV is a really great feature. The initial setup of Tailscale is very straightforward, and the manual and documentation contain everything that's needed. If I find anything confusing, I can easily refer to YouTube videos to walk me through the setup. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Tailscale?

I think the thing that Tailscale doesn't work well is the authentication. A lot of times, almost always, you would have to sign in your Google account to authenticate a device. And sometimes if you have not used Tailscale for a long time, it'll prompt you for re-signing in your Google account to log in to your Tailscale account. In some cases where the device is sitting behind a network with strict regulations preventing Google access, like in China, you wouldn't be able to authenticate yourself and thus can't use Tailscale effectively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AD
Developer
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Reliable Remote access Solution, Easy to Use"
What do you like best about Tailscale?

It's easy to use for me. And Very familiar Software. Dashboard and all Ui are easy to Understand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Tailscale?

Almost everything is FIne but one thing I hate is about for free plan is fine but teams plan is very high chargable and as time number of users is grow, cost will also increase. so apart from that, everything is fine. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SS
Salesforce Dev & QA
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great multidevice network connectivity"
What do you like best about Tailscale?

I love the way it can connect my all the devices in a single network without adding the need of the same network connection. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Tailscale?

I only don't like the pricing it offers, and it doesn't offer mobile device to desktop connectivity I need to use external software with it to do so. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Meshv P.
MP
Salesforce Developer
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Tailscale Makes Secure Connections to Computers and Cloud Servers Effortless"
What do you like best about Tailscale?

Tailscale enables directly connect computer, any cloud-based server, virtual machines and more just with simple click and easy to manage in one place with having different network. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Tailscale?

Only one thing is I can't access properly my laptop or any machine from my phone, this feature should be added in future. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Prajwal S.
PS
Cloud Solutions Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Streamlined Local VPN Setup, Needs Better Connectivity"
What do you like best about Tailscale?

I really like how Tailscale is simple to use. It’s straightforward with a Mac desktop, where you just plug in your credentials and the client's credentials, and you’re good to go. The software has simple installations and clear guides. The setup was really easy with the documentation provided, and everything went smoothly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Tailscale?

Sometimes it might be a blocker, I would say. You might be blocked out every now and then. For example, maybe they have some caches, so they keep your credentials locally for around forty-eight hours or seventy-two hours, so you might be logged out. Network isolation or something needs to be taken care of. That could be improved for better connectivity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jim E M.
JM
Digital Marketing & Server Management
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Stupidly Simple Setup!"
What do you like best about Tailscale?

I thought that a WordPress installation was Stupidly Simple. I was ready to spend a few hours learning the TS (TailScale) dashboard and it's implementations. I think that I'm all of 15 minutes in and have 4 devices already connected.

For the devices such as my managed switch that don't have a way to add the TS client it's ridiculously east to sub net to it through one of my NAS's or PC. I can't seem to find anything negative to say about my experience so for. I'll be curious as time goes by to see if I'm ever connected to the DERP server. Great job TailScale team! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Tailscale?

I can't seem to find any at this time to report. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

David S.
DS
Client Product Specialist
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Experience using TailScale"
What do you like best about Tailscale?

probably that is not that complicated to use, once you get the context its pretty straight forward Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Tailscale?

probably the process of disconnecting, its always turned on and sometimes you do not need the VPN as youll probably be doing other tasks that do not require VPN Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kelvin Ngoc Nguyen L.
KL
Staff Software Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easier to use and easier to set up"
What do you like best about Tailscale?

It's fast, straightforward, and lightweight. Easy to implement as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Tailscale?

Nothing comes to mind. It's very smooth so far in my team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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