{"slug":"cant-download-tailscale-client","title":"Can't download Tailscale client","tags":["tailscale"],"agent_summary":"Last validated: Mar 23, 2026","trigger_phrases":[],"runnable":false,"markdown":"\r\n# Can't download Tailscale client\r\n\r\nLast validated: Mar 23, 2026\r\n\r\nIf you are experiencing issues downloading the Tailscale client to your device, it may be due to one of the following reasons:\r\n\r\n- **Device OS version needs updating**. Update your device to the latest OS version if possible. While we support some older OS versions, we recommend using the latest.\r\n- **Download occurred without notification**. Check your default download folder.\r\n- **Network or internet connection failed during download**. Check your connection and retry the download.\r\n- **Network policies prevent downloading**. Contact the IT administration in your organization for guidance, if you suspect that this is the issue.\r\n- **Storage capacity on the device is exceeded**. Clear space on your device to allow the download.\r\n- **Virus scanner is preventing the download**. Configure the virus scanner to allow downloads from `tailscale.com`.\r\n- **Web browser pop-up blocker is preventing downloads**. Disable the pop-up blocker or configure it to allow downloads from `tailscale.com`.\r\n\r\n![Project Logo](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/tailscale.com/fallback/lettermark/theme/dark/h/256/w/256/icon?c=1bfwsmEH20zzEfSNTed)\r\n\r\nAsk AI\r\n\r\nreCAPTCHA\r\n\r\nRecaptcha requires verification.\r\n\r\nprotected by **reCAPTCHA**\r\n","html":"<h1>Can't download Tailscale client</h1>\n<p>Last validated: Mar 23, 2026</p>\n<p>If you are experiencing issues downloading the Tailscale client to your device, it may be due to one of the following reasons:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Device OS version needs updating</strong>. Update your device to the latest OS version if possible. While we support some older OS versions, we recommend using the latest.</li>\n<li><strong>Download occurred without notification</strong>. Check your default download folder.</li>\n<li><strong>Network or internet connection failed during download</strong>. Check your connection and retry the download.</li>\n<li><strong>Network policies prevent downloading</strong>. Contact the IT administration in your organization for guidance, if you suspect that this is the issue.</li>\n<li><strong>Storage capacity on the device is exceeded</strong>. Clear space on your device to allow the download.</li>\n<li><strong>Virus scanner is preventing the download</strong>. Configure the virus scanner to allow downloads from <code>tailscale.com</code>.</li>\n<li><strong>Web browser pop-up blocker is preventing downloads</strong>. Disable the pop-up blocker or configure it to allow downloads from <code>tailscale.com</code>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.brandfetch.io/tailscale.com/fallback/lettermark/theme/dark/h/256/w/256/icon?c=1bfwsmEH20zzEfSNTed\" alt=\"Project Logo\"></p>\n<p>Ask AI</p>\n<p>reCAPTCHA</p>\n<p>Recaptcha requires verification.</p>\n<p>protected by <strong>reCAPTCHA</strong></p>\n"}