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# Tailscale VPN
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The [Tailscale VPN](https://tailscale.com/) can be used to access PiKVM from the Internet
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when using [port forwarding](port_forwarding.md) is not possible or does not seem secure enough.
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if configuring [port forwarding](port_forwarding.md) is not possible or more security is desired.
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Tailscale is a convenient and free (for private use) tool for organizing a small VPN network.
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Basic Tailscale usage like whats shown below is provided as an example,
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any other setting or functionality needs to be redirected to the [Tailscale support](https://tailscale.com/contact/support/).
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The basic Tailscale configuration commands are shown below.
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For detailed instructions, refer to [Tailscale support](https://tailscale.com/contact/support/).
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2. Follow the link to authorize this installation.
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You likely want to [disable key expiry](https://tailscale.com/kb/1028/key-expiry/)!
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3. After success, perform reboot to make sure that everything is working correctly:
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3. After authorization success, reboot to make sure that everything works correctly:
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```console
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[root@pikvm ~]# reboot
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```
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4. Now you can try to view the IP address of Tailscale network interface:
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4. Now, you can view the IP address of the Tailscale network interface:
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```console
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[root@pikvm ~]# ip addr show tailscale0
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If everything is successful, PiKVM will become a member of your VPN network.
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!!! warning "Do not update Tailscale if you don't have access to PiKVM without VPN"
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Unfortunately sometimes updating the Tailscale client can cause problems due breaking changes.
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This is a reality that has to be taken into account.
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Unfortunately, sometimes, updating the Tailscale client can cause problems due to breaking changes.
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Remember this when updating.
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## Configuring a client device
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* [Download](https://tailscale.com/download) and install the Tailscale client for your OS
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* [Download](https://tailscale.com/download) and install the Tailscale client
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to the system you are using (not to the system you want to control).
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* Check the [admin page](https://login.tailscale.com/admin/machines) to view your VPN network.
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* Follow the URL in the web browser: `https://<tailscale_kvm_ip>` and you will see PiKVM web interface.
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* Check the [Tailscale admin page](https://login.tailscale.com/admin/machines) to view your VPN network.
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* Follow the URL in the web browser: `https://<tailscale_kvm_ip>` and you will see the PiKVM web interface.
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## Troubleshooting
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If something not work, the usual advice is to completely remove the Tailscale from PiKVM and perform a clean installation:
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If something does not work, the usual advice is to completely remove Tailscale from PiKVM and perform a clean installation:
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```console
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[root@pikvm ~]# rw
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[root@pikvm ~]# reboot
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```
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Next, follow this page from the beginning to install the Tailscale again.
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Now, follow the instructions from the beginning to re-install Tailscale.
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Maxim Devaev
9 months ago