Use exit nodes
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This topic is a quick guide for configuring exit nodes in a tailnet. For more detailed information, see Exit nodes.
The following related video provides additional context and examples.
Advertise a device as an exit node
To use a tailnet device as an exit node, select an OS and complete the steps.
- Download and install the Tailscale client.
- Open the Tailscale app on your iPhone, go to the Exit Node section, select Run Exit Node, and confirm the change.
- Go to the Machines page of the admin console and locate the device in the list. It should display the Exit Node badge.
- Select the
menu, then select Edit route settings. - Check the Use as exit node box, then select Save.
Use an exit node
Each device must enable the exit node separately. The instructions for enabling an exit node vary depending on the device's operating system.
You can use an exit node from the top of the screen.
Select the exit node that you want to use. To stop using an exit node, disable the one you currently use or select None from the Exit Node list.
You can turn off routing through an exit node by selecting None from the Exit Node drop-down.