{"slug":"network-down","title":"Network down","tags":["tailscale","networking"],"agent_summary":"Last validated: Aug 1, 2025","trigger_phrases":[],"runnable":false,"markdown":"\r\n# Network down\r\n\r\nLast validated: Aug 1, 2025\r\n\r\nThis topic explains a message that may appear in the Tailscale client and the actions you can take to address it. For a list of currently documented messages in the Tailscale admin console and client, refer to the main [Messages](https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/messages) topic.\r\n\r\n## [Message displayed in the client](https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/messages/client/network-status\\#message-displayed-in-the-client)\r\n\r\n> Network down\r\n>\r\n> Tailscale cannot connect because the network is down.\r\n\r\n## [Message ID](https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/messages/client/network-status\\#message-id)\r\n\r\n`network-status`\r\n\r\n## [Why you're seeing this message](https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/messages/client/network-status\\#why-youre-seeing-this-message)\r\n\r\nThis message typically displays when the Tailscale client cannot communicate with the Tailscale [coordination server](https://tailscale.com/docs/concepts/control-data-planes#coordination-server) because a network connection is not detected for the end-user.\r\n\r\n## [What to do](https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/messages/client/network-status\\#what-to-do)\r\n\r\nHere are some things you can try to resolve this issue:\r\n\r\n- Restart your Tailscale client using the client UI, or run the CLI commands `tailscale down` followed by `tailscale up`.\r\n- Check your network and internet connectivity and try reconnecting.\r\n- Check the [Tailscale Status](https://status.tailscale.com/) page. If there is an issue on our end that impacts any of our services, it will be reported here.\r\n\r\n## [Additional reference](https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/messages/client/network-status\\#additional-reference)\r\n\r\nFor more information about resolving general issues related to Tailscale, refer to [Troubleshooting guide](https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/troubleshooting).\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>Network down</h1>\n<p>Last validated: Aug 1, 2025</p>\n<p>This topic explains a message that may appear in the Tailscale client and the actions you can take to address it. For a list of currently documented messages in the Tailscale admin console and client, refer to the main <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/messages\">Messages</a> topic.</p>\n<h2><a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/messages/client/network-status#message-displayed-in-the-client\">Message displayed in the client</a></h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Network down</p>\n<p>Tailscale cannot connect because the network is down.</p>\n</blockquote>\n<h2><a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/messages/client/network-status#message-id\">Message ID</a></h2>\n<p><code>network-status</code></p>\n<h2><a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/messages/client/network-status#why-youre-seeing-this-message\">Why you're seeing this message</a></h2>\n<p>This message typically displays when the Tailscale client cannot communicate with the Tailscale <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/concepts/control-data-planes#coordination-server\">coordination server</a> because a network connection is not detected for the end-user.</p>\n<h2><a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/messages/client/network-status#what-to-do\">What to do</a></h2>\n<p>Here are some things you can try to resolve this issue:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Restart your Tailscale client using the client UI, or run the CLI commands <code>tailscale down</code> followed by <code>tailscale up</code>.</li>\n<li>Check your network and internet connectivity and try reconnecting.</li>\n<li>Check the <a href=\"https://status.tailscale.com/\">Tailscale Status</a> page. If there is an issue on our end that impacts any of our services, it will be reported here.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/messages/client/network-status#additional-reference\">Additional reference</a></h2>\n<p>For more information about resolving general issues related to Tailscale, refer to <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/troubleshooting\">Troubleshooting guide</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"}