Troubleshoot macOS stuck at Loading backend
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If your macOS seems stuck at Loading backend, consider the following:
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Do you have Screen Time enabled? Refer to macOS Screen Time and Tailscale for troubleshooting guidance.
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Do you have a virus scanner (or other form of endpoint security) such as ESET installed? In some cases we've found that security measures interfere with Tailscale's operation.