# Blocked by captive portal

Last validated Mar 23, 2026

When you connect to a public network, you might be redirected to a [captive portal][xt-wikipedia-captive-portal] requiring you to authenticate or accept terms before accessing the internet. Refer to [Using Tailscale with captive portals][kb-captive-portals] for troubleshooting guidance.

[kb-captive-portals]: /docs/integrations/captive-portals

[xt-wikipedia-captive-portal]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captive_portal