{"slug":"docs","title":"Docs","tags":["tailscale"],"agent_summary":"Last validated: Feb 4, 2026","trigger_phrases":[],"runnable":false,"markdown":"\r\n# Docs\r\n\r\nLast validated: Feb 4, 2026\r\n\r\nTailscale is a Zero Trust identity-based connectivity platform that replaces your legacy VPN, SASE, and PAM and connects remote teams, multi-cloud environments, CI/CD pipelines, Edge & IoT devices, and AI workloads.\r\n\r\n## [Get Started](https://tailscale.com/docs\\#get-started)\r\n\r\n[**What is Tailscale?** \\\\\r\n\\\\\r\nGet a brief introduction to Tailscale.](https://tailscale.com/docs/concepts/what-is-tailscale) [**Start using Tailscale** \\\\\r\n\\\\\r\nInstall Tailscale, create a network, and invite your team.](https://tailscale.com/docs/install/start) [**Solutions** \\\\\r\n\\\\\r\nExplore how to use Tailscale in various scenarios through hands-on guides.](https://tailscale.com/docs/solutions) [**Use cases** \\\\\r\n\\\\\r\nExplore ways people use Tailscale at home and at work.](https://tailscale.com/docs/use-cases) [**FAQ** \\\\\r\n\\\\\r\nAnswers to common questions.](https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/faq)\r\n\r\n## [Manage your tailnet](https://tailscale.com/docs\\#manage-your-tailnet)\r\n\r\n[**Manage access** \\\\\r\n\\\\\r\nManage access to your Tailscale resources.](https://tailscale.com/docs/manage) [**Manage users** \\\\\r\n\\\\\r\nSee how to invite users, assign or change user roles, remove users, and quickly switch between accounts.](https://tailscale.com/docs/manage-users) [**Manage your organization** \\\\\r\n\\\\\r\nManage your contact information, your account, the plans we offer, and how to manage your tailnet DNS name and domain.](https://tailscale.com/docs/account)\r\n\r\n## [Expand your tailnet](https://tailscale.com/docs\\#expand-your-tailnet)\r\n\r\n[**Subnet routers** \\\\\r\n\\\\\r\nUse subnet routers to give devices outside your local network access to services within specific subnets. Extend your private network with Tailscale.](https://tailscale.com/docs/features/subnet-routers) [**Exit nodes (route all traffic)** \\\\\r\n\\\\\r\nRoute all internet traffic through a specific device on your network.](https://tailscale.com/docs/features/exit-nodes) [**Docker** \\\\\r\n\\\\\r\nExplore how to use Tailscale inside Docker containers.](https://tailscale.com/docs/features/containers/docker) [**Kubernetes operator** \\\\\r\n\\\\\r\nExpose your Kubernetes cluster to your Tailscale network.](https://tailscale.com/docs/features/kubernetes-operator) [**Logging overview** \\\\\r\n\\\\\r\nUnderstand Tailscale's logging infrastructure.](https://tailscale.com/docs/features/logging) [**Integrations** \\\\\r\n\\\\\r\nHow to use Tailscale to various kinds of servers, services, or devices.](https://tailscale.com/docs/integrations) [**Automations** \\\\\r\n\\\\\r\nAutomate your tailnet using infrastructure-as-code providers, webhooks, and other integrations.](https://tailscale.com/docs/automations)\r\n\r\n## [Resources and reference](https://tailscale.com/docs\\#resources-and-reference)\r\n\r\n[**Technical overviews** \\\\\r\n\\\\\r\nGet in-depth technical details about Tailscale.](https://tailscale.com/docs/concepts) [**Technical reference** \\\\\r\n\\\\\r\nExplore reference guides for Tailscale tools and features, including access control policies, command-line interface (Tailscale CLI), API, and best practices for managing your tailnet. Understand access controls, production strategies, security, and key terminology.](https://tailscale.com/docs/reference) [**Resources** \\\\\r\n\\\\\r\nAccess resources about Tailscale software changes, comparisons with other products, open source community projects, security, privacy, and compliance.](https://tailscale.com/docs/resources) [**Get support** \\\\\r\n\\\\\r\nGet support from Tailscale.](https://tailscale.com/docs/support)\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>Docs</h1>\n<p>Last validated: Feb 4, 2026</p>\n<p>Tailscale is a Zero Trust identity-based connectivity platform that replaces your legacy VPN, SASE, and PAM and connects remote teams, multi-cloud environments, CI/CD pipelines, Edge &#x26; IoT devices, and AI workloads.</p>\n<h2><a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs#get-started\">Get Started</a></h2>\n<p><a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/concepts/what-is-tailscale\"><strong>What is Tailscale?</strong> \\\r\n\\\r\nGet a brief introduction to Tailscale.</a> <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/install/start\"><strong>Start using Tailscale</strong> \\\r\n\\\r\nInstall Tailscale, create a network, and invite your team.</a> <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/solutions\"><strong>Solutions</strong> \\\r\n\\\r\nExplore how to use Tailscale in various scenarios through hands-on guides.</a> <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/use-cases\"><strong>Use cases</strong> \\\r\n\\\r\nExplore ways people use Tailscale at home and at work.</a> <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/faq\"><strong>FAQ</strong> \\\r\n\\\r\nAnswers to common questions.</a></p>\n<h2><a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs#manage-your-tailnet\">Manage your tailnet</a></h2>\n<p><a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/manage\"><strong>Manage access</strong> \\\r\n\\\r\nManage access to your Tailscale resources.</a> <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/manage-users\"><strong>Manage users</strong> \\\r\n\\\r\nSee how to invite users, assign or change user roles, remove users, and quickly switch between accounts.</a> <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/account\"><strong>Manage your organization</strong> \\\r\n\\\r\nManage your contact information, your account, the plans we offer, and how to manage your tailnet DNS name and domain.</a></p>\n<h2><a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs#expand-your-tailnet\">Expand your tailnet</a></h2>\n<p><a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/features/subnet-routers\"><strong>Subnet routers</strong> \\\r\n\\\r\nUse subnet routers to give devices outside your local network access to services within specific subnets. Extend your private network with Tailscale.</a> <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/features/exit-nodes\"><strong>Exit nodes (route all traffic)</strong> \\\r\n\\\r\nRoute all internet traffic through a specific device on your network.</a> <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/features/containers/docker\"><strong>Docker</strong> \\\r\n\\\r\nExplore how to use Tailscale inside Docker containers.</a> <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/features/kubernetes-operator\"><strong>Kubernetes operator</strong> \\\r\n\\\r\nExpose your Kubernetes cluster to your Tailscale network.</a> <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/features/logging\"><strong>Logging overview</strong> \\\r\n\\\r\nUnderstand Tailscale's logging infrastructure.</a> <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/integrations\"><strong>Integrations</strong> \\\r\n\\\r\nHow to use Tailscale to various kinds of servers, services, or devices.</a> <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/automations\"><strong>Automations</strong> \\\r\n\\\r\nAutomate your tailnet using infrastructure-as-code providers, webhooks, and other integrations.</a></p>\n<h2><a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs#resources-and-reference\">Resources and reference</a></h2>\n<p><a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/concepts\"><strong>Technical overviews</strong> \\\r\n\\\r\nGet in-depth technical details about Tailscale.</a> <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/reference\"><strong>Technical reference</strong> \\\r\n\\\r\nExplore reference guides for Tailscale tools and features, including access control policies, command-line interface (Tailscale CLI), API, and best practices for managing your tailnet. Understand access controls, production strategies, security, and key terminology.</a> <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/resources\"><strong>Resources</strong> \\\r\n\\\r\nAccess resources about Tailscale software changes, comparisons with other products, open source community projects, security, privacy, and compliance.</a> <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/support\"><strong>Get support</strong> \\\r\n\\\r\nGet support from Tailscale.</a></p>\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"}