Troubleshoot macOS access from iPhone
Last validated: Feb 18, 2026
To access files on a Mac from your iPhone:
- Open the Files app on your iPhone.
- Go to the Browse tab.
- Select the
in the top right. - Select Connect to Server and enter your Mac's Tailscale IP address.
You can now browse any folders shared by your Mac using the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol.
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