{"slug":"uninstall-tailscale-2","title":"Uninstall Tailscale","tags":["tailscale","setup"],"agent_summary":"Last validated: Aug 20, 2025","trigger_phrases":[],"runnable":false,"markdown":"\r\n# Uninstall Tailscale\r\n\r\nLast validated: Aug 20, 2025\r\n\r\nHere's how to uninstall Tailscale from your device, or completely reset\r\nTailscale for debugging purposes.\r\n\r\n[Windows](https://tailscale.com/docs/features/client/uninstall?tab=windows) [macOS (App Store)](https://tailscale.com/docs/features/client/uninstall?tab=macos+%28app+store%29) [macOS (Standalone)](https://tailscale.com/docs/features/client/uninstall?tab=macos+%28standalone%29) [iOS](https://tailscale.com/docs/features/client/uninstall?tab=ios) [tvOS](https://tailscale.com/docs/features/client/uninstall?tab=tvos) [Android](https://tailscale.com/docs/features/client/uninstall?tab=android) [Linux](https://tailscale.com/docs/features/client/uninstall?tab=linux) [Synology](https://tailscale.com/docs/features/client/uninstall?tab=synology)\r\n\r\nTailscale for Windows can be uninstalled like any Windows app, by using the\r\nWindows Control Panel. Go to **Settings** \\> **Apps**, find **Tailscale**, and press the\r\n**Uninstall** button.\r\n\r\nIf you'd like to _completely_ delete Tailscale, destroying any state or local\r\ninformation, you can also remove the files at the following paths:\r\n\r\n```powershell\r\nC:\\ProgramData\\Tailscale\r\nC:\\Users\\%USERNAME%\\AppData\\Local\\Tailscale\r\nC:\\Windows\\System32\\config\\systemprofile\\AppData\\Local\\Tailscale\r\n```\r\n\r\nThe path under `System32` was only used in older versions of the Tailscale\r\nclient and may not be present on your system.\r\n\r\nAfter uninstalling Tailscale, if you install Tailscale on a device again at a later time, it will have a [new IP address](https://tailscale.com/docs/concepts/ip-and-dns-addresses).\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>Uninstall Tailscale</h1>\n<p>Last validated: Aug 20, 2025</p>\n<p>Here's how to uninstall Tailscale from your device, or completely reset\r\nTailscale for debugging purposes.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/features/client/uninstall?tab=windows\">Windows</a> <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/features/client/uninstall?tab=macos+%28app+store%29\">macOS (App Store)</a> <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/features/client/uninstall?tab=macos+%28standalone%29\">macOS (Standalone)</a> <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/features/client/uninstall?tab=ios\">iOS</a> <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/features/client/uninstall?tab=tvos\">tvOS</a> <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/features/client/uninstall?tab=android\">Android</a> <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/features/client/uninstall?tab=linux\">Linux</a> <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/features/client/uninstall?tab=synology\">Synology</a></p>\n<p>Tailscale for Windows can be uninstalled like any Windows app, by using the\r\nWindows Control Panel. Go to <strong>Settings</strong> > <strong>Apps</strong>, find <strong>Tailscale</strong>, and press the\r\n<strong>Uninstall</strong> button.</p>\n<p>If you'd like to <em>completely</em> delete Tailscale, destroying any state or local\r\ninformation, you can also remove the files at the following paths:</p>\n<pre><code class=\"language-powershell\">C:\\ProgramData\\Tailscale\r\nC:\\Users\\%USERNAME%\\AppData\\Local\\Tailscale\r\nC:\\Windows\\System32\\config\\systemprofile\\AppData\\Local\\Tailscale\n</code></pre>\n<p>The path under <code>System32</code> was only used in older versions of the Tailscale\r\nclient and may not be present on your system.</p>\n<p>After uninstalling Tailscale, if you install Tailscale on a device again at a later time, it will have a <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/concepts/ip-and-dns-addresses\">new IP address</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"}