Tailscale is one of the safest and simplest ways to access your PC from anywhere without touching your router. It creates a secure mesh VPN that works on Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, iOS.
Here’s the full guide:
Step 1: Install Tailscale
- Go to https://tailscale.com/download
- Install Tailscale on:
- Your PC (Windows/Linux/Mac).
- The device you’ll connect from (laptop/phone).
Step 2: Sign In
- After installation, run Tailscale and sign in with Google, Microsoft, GitHub, or Apple ID.
- Both devices must sign in with the same Tailscale account (or be invited under the same network).
Step 3: Get Tailscale IP
- On your PC → open Tailscale app.
- You’ll see something like:
100.x.x.x(This is your PC’s private Tailscale IP).
Step 4: Connect from Another Device
- On your other PC/phone → install Tailscale and sign in.
- Your remote PC will appear in the device list (by hostname).
- Use the Tailscale IP to connect:
- Windows Remote Desktop:
mstsc → 100.x.x.x - SSH (Linux):
ssh user@100.x.x.x - VNC/Other apps: point to
100.x.x.x.
- Windows Remote Desktop:
Step 5: (Optional) Enable MagicDNS
- In Tailscale admin panel → enable MagicDNS.
- Now you can use hostname (e.g.,
mypc.tailnet-xyz.ts.net) instead of remembering IP.
Advantages of Tailscale
- No router configuration needed.
- Works even on mobile hotspots or CGNAT ISPs.
- End-to-end encrypted (WireGuard protocol).
- Free for personal use (up to 20 devices).
