Tailscale
A private network for all your devices.
About Tailscale
Tailscale connects your Macs, servers and phones over WireGuard with zero configuration, as if they were on one LAN.
Install Tailscale
Download it from the links above, or install it from the Terminal:
brew install --cask tailscale-app mas install 1475387142 Questions about Tailscale
Is Tailscale free?
Tailscale is free to download and use, with paid upgrades for extra features.
Where can I download Tailscale for Mac?
Download Tailscale from the Mac App Store and the developer's website (tailscale.com). MacWorthy links only to official sources.
Can I install Tailscale from the Terminal?
Yes. With Homebrew, run brew install --cask tailscale-app. With Mac App Store CLI, run mas install 1475387142.
Which macOS version does Tailscale need?
The Mac App Store version of Tailscale requires macOS 13.5 or later.
What are good alternatives to Tailscale?
Other security & privacy apps for Mac worth a look are Little Snitch (one-time purchase), LuLu (open source), OverSight (open source) and KnockKnock (open source).
Other security & privacy apps like Tailscale
Little Snitch
See and control every network connection.
LuLu
The free, open-source outbound firewall.
OverSight
Know when your mic and camera turn on.
KnockKnock
See what's persistently installed.
Secretive
SSH keys that never leave the Secure Enclave.
Strongbox
KeePass and Password Safe, made native.