{"slug":"using-an-unstable-version","title":"Using an unstable version","tags":["tailscale"],"agent_summary":"Last validated: Jul 31, 2025","trigger_phrases":[],"runnable":false,"markdown":"\r\n# Using an unstable version\r\n\r\nLast validated: Jul 31, 2025\r\n\r\nThis topic explains a message that may appear in the Tailscale client and the actions you can take to address it. For a list of currently documented messages in the Tailscale admin console and client, refer to the main [Messages](https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/messages) topic.\r\n\r\n## [Message displayed in the client](https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/messages/client/using-unstable-version\\#message-displayed-in-the-client)\r\n\r\n> Using an unstable version\r\n>\r\n> This is an unstable version of Tailscale meant for testing and\r\n> development purposes. Please report any issues to Tailscale.\r\n\r\n## [Message ID](https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/messages/client/using-unstable-version\\#message-id)\r\n\r\n`is-using-unstable-version`\r\n\r\n## [Why you're seeing this message](https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/messages/client/using-unstable-version\\#why-youre-seeing-this-message)\r\n\r\nUnstable versions of the Tailscale client are for testing and are not recommended for use in production environments. Therefore, this message displays for cautionary purposes only.\r\n\r\n## [What to do](https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/messages/client/using-unstable-version\\#what-to-do)\r\n\r\nIf you are intentionally using an unstable version of the Tailscale client in a non-production environment or for other testing, you do not need to take any action.\r\n\r\n## [Additional reference](https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/messages/client/using-unstable-version\\#additional-reference)\r\n\r\n- For information about installing the Tailscale client, refer to [Install Tailscale](https://tailscale.com/docs/install).\r\n- For information about updating the Tailscale client, refer to [Update Tailscale](https://tailscale.com/docs/features/client/update).\r\n- For information about Tailscale release tracks such as stable, unstable, and release candidates, refer to [Tailscale client versions and release tracks](https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/tailscale-client-versions).\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>Using an unstable version</h1>\n<p>Last validated: Jul 31, 2025</p>\n<p>This topic explains a message that may appear in the Tailscale client and the actions you can take to address it. For a list of currently documented messages in the Tailscale admin console and client, refer to the main <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/messages\">Messages</a> topic.</p>\n<h2><a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/messages/client/using-unstable-version#message-displayed-in-the-client\">Message displayed in the client</a></h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Using an unstable version</p>\n<p>This is an unstable version of Tailscale meant for testing and\r\ndevelopment purposes. Please report any issues to Tailscale.</p>\n</blockquote>\n<h2><a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/messages/client/using-unstable-version#message-id\">Message ID</a></h2>\n<p><code>is-using-unstable-version</code></p>\n<h2><a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/messages/client/using-unstable-version#why-youre-seeing-this-message\">Why you're seeing this message</a></h2>\n<p>Unstable versions of the Tailscale client are for testing and are not recommended for use in production environments. Therefore, this message displays for cautionary purposes only.</p>\n<h2><a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/messages/client/using-unstable-version#what-to-do\">What to do</a></h2>\n<p>If you are intentionally using an unstable version of the Tailscale client in a non-production environment or for other testing, you do not need to take any action.</p>\n<h2><a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/messages/client/using-unstable-version#additional-reference\">Additional reference</a></h2>\n<ul>\n<li>For information about installing the Tailscale client, refer to <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/install\">Install Tailscale</a>.</li>\n<li>For information about updating the Tailscale client, refer to <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/features/client/update\">Update Tailscale</a>.</li>\n<li>For information about Tailscale release tracks such as stable, unstable, and release candidates, refer to <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/tailscale-client-versions\">Tailscale client versions and release tracks</a>.</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"}