Manage devices

Tailscale provides several ways for you to manage which devices are allowed on your Tailscale network (known as a tailnet). A device can be a personal computer, mobile device, server, or other type of client.

Add a device

Learn how to add a device to your tailnet.

Device approval

Learn how to ensure a Tailscale network administrator reviews and approves any new devices before they can join your tailnet.

You can configure Tailscale settings without needing to use the Tailscale command-line interface (CLI), and when a device does not have a built-in GUI.

Manage devices using the web interface

Find out how to configure Tailscale settings without needing to use the CLI.

Use device posture to collect device attributes and use them as part of connectivity rules within your tailnet.

Device posture management

Understand how to limit access for devices in your tailnet that do not meet security requirements.