Install unstable Tailscale clients
Tailscale tests new features and fixes in unstable release clients before releasing updates to the wider community. If you'd like to help test new features, you can download and install unstable clients from the links below.
Features can be in various release stages. Beta features do not necessarily require an unstable release client to test.
Installing unstable builds are recommended for testing purposes only. While we strive to keep these builds reliable, they are experimental, and some are not signed for distribution.
Linux
To install an unstable build of the Tailscale client on Linux, use one of the following methods.
- Go to the Tailscale Packages site, unstable page.
- Download the build for your distribution.
- Follow the instructions for the distribution you are using to install the unstable build.
Windows
To install an unstable build of the Tailscale client on Windows, use one of the following methods.
- Go to the Tailscale Packages site, unstable page, Windows section.
- Download the Windows version applicable to your version.
- Install the build.
macOS
To install an unstable build of the Tailscale client on macOS, use one of the following methods.
- Go to the Tailscale Packages site, unstable page, macOS section.
- Download the either the
.zipor.pkgversion of macOS build. - Install the build.
iOS
To install an unstable build of the Tailscale client on iOS, join our TestFlight unstable track.
To stop testing unstable versions:
- Open the TestFlight app.
- Select Tailscale.
- Scroll to the bottom, then select Stop Testing.
Android
To install an unstable build of the Tailscale client on Android, join our Play Store unstable track.
tvOS
To install an unstable build of the Tailscale client on tvOS for an Apple TV, join our TestFlight unstable track. This requires tvOS 17 or later.
To stop testing unstable versions:
- Open the TestFlight app.
- Select Tailscale.
- Select the
menu, then Stop Testing.