# Install Tailscale on macOS

Last validated Jul 13, 2024

1. Download and install the Tailscale client using one of the following options:

   * [Standalone variant][pk-stable-macos] from Tailscale's package server (recommended).
   * [Mac App Store][xt-apple-tailscale-macos] variant. The Tailscale client is free to download, but downloading any app from the Mac App Store may require an Apple ID with a valid credit card attached.

2. Follow the Tailscale onboarding flow, which will guide you to install the Tailscale VPN configuration.

3. Sign up with [your SSO identity provider][docs-sso-providers].

[docs-sso-providers]: /docs/integrations/identity

[pk-stable-macos]: https://pkgs.tailscale.com/stable/#macos

[xt-apple-tailscale-macos]: https://apps.apple.com/app/tailscale/id1475387142