{"slug":"troubleshoot-macos-access-from-iphone","title":"Troubleshoot macOS access from iPhone","tags":["tailscale","access-control"],"agent_summary":"Last validated: Feb 18, 2026","trigger_phrases":[],"runnable":false,"markdown":"\r\n# Troubleshoot macOS access from iPhone\r\n\r\nLast validated: Feb 18, 2026\r\n\r\nTo access files on a Mac from your iPhone:\r\n\r\n1. Open the Files app on your iPhone.\r\n2. Go to the **Browse** tab.\r\n3. Select the ![ellipsis icon](https://tailscale.com/files/images/icons/fa-ellipsis-h.svg) in the top right.\r\n4. Select **Connect to Server** and enter your Mac's Tailscale IP address.\r\n\r\nYou can now browse any folders shared by your Mac using the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol.\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>Troubleshoot macOS access from iPhone</h1>\n<p>Last validated: Feb 18, 2026</p>\n<p>To access files on a Mac from your iPhone:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Files app on your iPhone.</li>\n<li>Go to the <strong>Browse</strong> tab.</li>\n<li>Select the <img src=\"https://tailscale.com/files/images/icons/fa-ellipsis-h.svg\" alt=\"ellipsis icon\"> in the top right.</li>\n<li>Select <strong>Connect to Server</strong> and enter your Mac's Tailscale IP address.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>You can now browse any folders shared by your Mac using the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol.</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"}