{"slug":"troubleshoot-macos-ping-issues","title":"Troubleshoot macOS ping issues","tags":["tailscale"],"agent_summary":"Last validated: Feb 18, 2026","trigger_phrases":[],"runnable":false,"markdown":"\r\n# Troubleshoot macOS ping issues\r\n\r\nLast validated: Feb 18, 2026\r\n\r\nmacOS \"stealth mode\" will prevent macOS from responding to pings. For information about stealth mode, refer to Apple's [stealth mode](https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-stealth-mode-to-keep-your-mac-more-secure-mh17133/26/mac/26) topic.\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 ping issues</h1>\n<p>Last validated: Feb 18, 2026</p>\n<p>macOS \"stealth mode\" will prevent macOS from responding to pings. For information about stealth mode, refer to Apple's <a href=\"https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-stealth-mode-to-keep-your-mac-more-secure-mh17133/26/mac/26\">stealth mode</a> topic.</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"}