# VPN replacement

Last validated May 18, 2026

Tailscale replaces traditional corporate VPNs with a modern, zero-config networking solution. Employees get fast, secure access to internal apps and resources without the complexity of legacy VPN infrastructure, while IT teams benefit from simplified provisioning and granular access control.

## Popular workflows

[**Secure remote access to internal corporate applications and data**](/docs/use-cases/vpn-replacement/secure-access) — Use Tailscale configurations to secure remote access to dashboards, file shares, SaaS, infra, and more.

[**Secure remote access for work from home or remote employees**](/docs/use-cases/vpn-replacement/remote-workers) — Use Tailscale configurations to secure remote access to on-prem or in-office resources.

[**Automate employee onboarding and offboarding**](/docs/use-cases/vpn-replacement/employee-onboarding-offboarding) — Use SCIM to automate employee onboarding and offboarding in Tailscale.