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