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Troubleshoot macOS access from iPhone

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To access files on a Mac from your iPhone:

  1. Open the Files app on your iPhone.
  2. Go to the Browse tab.
  3. Select the ellipsis icon in the top right.
  4. Select Connect to Server and enter your Mac's Tailscale IP address.

You can now browse any folders shared by your Mac using the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol.