# Use cases

Last validated May 18, 2026

Tailscale works for a wide range of use cases, from securing home networks to managing enterprise infrastructure. Whether you're evaluating Tailscale for the first time or looking to get more out of your existing tailnet, these guides show how people use Tailscale at home and at work.

[**VPN replacement**](/docs/use-cases/vpn-replacement) — Replace your legacy corporate VPN with Tailscale for faster and more secure remote access to your devices.

[**Personal or at-home use**](/docs/use-cases/personal-or-at-home-use) — Connect and manage your home network devices and services from anywhere with Tailscale.

[**AI infrastructure access**](/docs/use-cases/ai-infrastructure-access) — Secure access to AI infrastructure, GPU clusters, and private LLM deployments across your network.

[**Infrastructure access**](/docs/use-cases/infrastructure-access) — Manage secure, audited access to production servers, Kubernetes clusters, and cloud environments.

[**Application testing**](/docs/use-cases/application-testing) — Share local development servers, test webhooks, and simulate geo-specific traffic without deploying to the cloud.

[**Accessing a regulated environment**](/docs/use-cases/regulated-environment) — Meet compliance requirements with static egress IPs, device posture checks, and access controls you can audit.