Tailscale Inc.
Apps
Tailscale
Need to access your work computer, home server, or team's development environment from anywhere, securely and without complex setup?
Tailscale creates a secure, private network that connects your devices as if they were on the same local Wi-Fi, no matter where you are in the world. It uses a zero-trust security model, automatically encrypting all traffic between your devices with WireGuard®. Simply install the app, authenticate with your Google, Microsoft, GitHub, or other identity provider, and your devices are instantly and securely connected.
Core Functionality & Features
The app establishes a mesh VPN, allowing direct peer-to-peer connections between your devices for optimal performance. You can access shared files, remote desktops, internal web apps, and servers using their private Tailscale IP addresses. The network is managed through a web-based admin console, where you can review connected devices, set access controls, and share access with other users in your 'tailnet'.
Key Advantages
Zero-Configuration Networking: Automatically handles firewalls, NAT traversal, and routing. There is no need to manually open ports or configure complex VPN settings.
Built on WireGuard Protocol: Provides state-of-the-art encryption that is both faster and more modern than traditional VPN protocols, ensuring secure and high-performance connections.
Centralized Access Control: Use the admin console to manage device approvals, apply access policies, and share subnet routes or specific devices with other users in your organization seamlessly.
Access internal servers and services from your mobile device as if you were locally connected.
Share a secure network with teammates instantly by authenticating with your company's SSO.
Review all connected devices and traffic through a simple, web-based administrative dashboard.
Start accessing your entire network from anywhere today.
Heads up: you'll need wifi or mobile data for most features. Some advanced organizational features are part of paid plans.