# Connect to network attached storage (NAS)

Last validated Oct 29, 2025

Tailscale makes it easy to securely connect to your [Network-Attached Storage (NAS)][xt-wikipedia-nas] devices over WireGuard®. There are different levels of official or community support depending on the platform.

Tailscale is completely free for most personal uses, including accessing your NAS. In general, [install Tailscale][kb-install-linux] on the NAS and follow the steps to authorize it. More specific instructions are available for some vendors as described below.

## Synology

Tailscale is available officially as an app in the Synology Package Center, including an easy-to-use web UI for configuration. Refer to our [Tailscale on Synology][kb-synology] topic for details.

## QNAP

Tailscale is available officially as an app in the QNAP App Center, including an easy-to-use web UI for configuration. Refer to our [Tailscale on QNAP][kb-qnap] topic for details.

## TrueNAS SCALE

Tailscale is available officially as an app in the TrueNAS SCALE software. Refer to our [Tailscale on TrueNAS SCALE][kb-truenas-scale] topic for details.

## Unraid

Tailscale is available officially as an app in the Unraid software. Refer to our [Tailscale on Unraid][kb-unraid] topic for details.

## FreeNAS

FreeBSD support for Tailscale is community-maintained, and the client is available in [FreshPorts][xt-freshports-tailscale].

[kb-install-linux]: /docs/install/linux

[kb-qnap]: /docs/integrations/qnap

[kb-synology]: /docs/integrations/synology

[kb-truenas-scale]: /docs/integrations/truenas

[kb-unraid]: /docs/integrations/unraid

[xt-freshports-tailscale]: https://www.freshports.org/security/tailscale

[xt-wikipedia-nas]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network-attached_storage