{"slug":"troubleshoot-macos-stuck-at-loading-backend","title":"Troubleshoot macOS stuck at Loading backend","tags":["tailscale"],"agent_summary":"Last validated: Feb 18, 2026","trigger_phrases":[],"runnable":false,"markdown":"\r\n# Troubleshoot macOS stuck at Loading backend\r\n\r\nLast validated: Feb 18, 2026\r\n\r\nIf your macOS seems stuck at **Loading backend**, consider the following:\r\n\r\n- Do you have Screen Time enabled? Refer to [macOS Screen Time and Tailscale](https://tailscale.com/docs/concepts/macos-webfilterproxyd) for troubleshooting guidance.\r\n\r\n- Do you have a virus scanner (or other form of endpoint security) such as ESET installed? In some cases we've found that security measures interfere with Tailscale's operation.\r\n\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 stuck at Loading backend</h1>\n<p>Last validated: Feb 18, 2026</p>\n<p>If your macOS seems stuck at <strong>Loading backend</strong>, consider the following:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Do you have Screen Time enabled? Refer to <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/concepts/macos-webfilterproxyd\">macOS Screen Time and Tailscale</a> for troubleshooting guidance.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Do you have a virus scanner (or other form of endpoint security) such as ESET installed? In some cases we've found that security measures interfere with Tailscale's operation.</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\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"}