{"slug":"start-using-tailscale","title":"Start using Tailscale","tags":["tailscale","setup"],"agent_summary":"Last validated: Feb 21, 2025","trigger_phrases":[],"runnable":false,"markdown":"\r\n# Start using Tailscale\r\n\r\nLast validated: Feb 21, 2025\r\n\r\n[**Tailscale quickstart** \\\\\r\n\\\\\r\nInstall Tailscale in minutes. Create your private network and manage any device, anywhere.](https://tailscale.com/docs/how-to/quickstart) [**Terminology and concepts** \\\\\r\n\\\\\r\nReview Tailscale terminology and concepts.](https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/glossary) [**Install Tailscale** \\\\\r\n\\\\\r\nInstall and uninstall the Tailscale client.](https://tailscale.com/docs/install) [**Supported SSO identity providers** \\\\\r\n\\\\\r\nTailscale works on top of the IdP or SSO provider you already use. Leverage the capabilities of these providers for secure access, including passkeys, 2FA, and MFA.](https://tailscale.com/docs/integrations/identity) [**Tailnet names and types** \\\\\r\n\\\\\r\nA tailnet uses several name types to identify devices and manage access, including Tailnet DNS, machine, Tailnet ID, and Legacy ID, each serving unique purposes.](https://tailscale.com/docs/concepts/tailnet-name) [**Contact preferences** \\\\\r\n\\\\\r\nSet contacts for account changes, configuration issues, security issues, and billing.](https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/contact-preferences)\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>Start using Tailscale</h1>\n<p>Last validated: Feb 21, 2025</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/how-to/quickstart\"><strong>Tailscale quickstart</strong> \\\r\n\\\r\nInstall Tailscale in minutes. Create your private network and manage any device, anywhere.</a> <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/glossary\"><strong>Terminology and concepts</strong> \\\r\n\\\r\nReview Tailscale terminology and concepts.</a> <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/install\"><strong>Install Tailscale</strong> \\\r\n\\\r\nInstall and uninstall the Tailscale client.</a> <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/integrations/identity\"><strong>Supported SSO identity providers</strong> \\\r\n\\\r\nTailscale works on top of the IdP or SSO provider you already use. Leverage the capabilities of these providers for secure access, including passkeys, 2FA, and MFA.</a> <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/concepts/tailnet-name\"><strong>Tailnet names and types</strong> \\\r\n\\\r\nA tailnet uses several name types to identify devices and manage access, including Tailnet DNS, machine, Tailnet ID, and Legacy ID, each serving unique purposes.</a> <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/contact-preferences\"><strong>Contact preferences</strong> \\\r\n\\\r\nSet contacts for account changes, configuration issues, security issues, and billing.</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"}