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Tailscale's new macOS home

Update your Tailscale macOS app for a native, high-performance secure networking experience. This release improves integration and simplifies access to your Tailnet on Apple devices, boosting productivity for remote work.

beginner5 min5 steps
The play
  1. Understand the Update
    Recognize that the new Tailscale macOS app offers a more native look, improved performance, and better system integration. This enhances secure network access for remote work, development, and IT management.
  2. Install or Update Tailscale
    Open your terminal and run the following command to install or update Tailscale via Homebrew. If you prefer, download the latest version directly from the official Tailscale website.
  3. Log In to Your Tailnet
    Launch the Tailscale app from your Applications folder. Click 'Log in' and follow the browser prompts to authenticate with your identity provider (e.g., Google, Microsoft, Okta) and connect to your private Tailnet.
  4. Verify Connectivity
    Open the Tailscale app menu from the macOS menu bar. Ensure your device shows as 'Connected' and test connectivity by pinging another device on your Tailnet (e.g., `ping <device-ip-or-hostname>`).
  5. Explore Enhanced Features
    Take advantage of the improved performance and native integrations for a smoother secure networking experience on macOS. Notice the enhanced UI and improved stability in your daily workflow.
Starter code
brew install tailscale && open /Applications/Tailscale.app
Source
Tailscale's new macOS home — Action Pack