Use exit nodes

This topic is a quick guide for configuring exit nodes in a tailnet. For more detailed information, see Exit nodes.

Advertise a device as an exit node

To use a tailnet device as an exit node, select an OS and complete the steps.

Download and install the Tailscale client.
Open the Tailscale app on your Apple TV, go to the Exit Node section, select None, then Run Exit Node, and confirm the change.
Go to the Machines page of the admin console and locate the device in the list. It should display the Exit Node badge.
Select the menu, then select Edit route settings.
Check the Use as exit node box, then select Save.

Each device must enable the exit node separately. The instructions for enabling an exit node vary depending on the device's operating system.

To allow your Apple TV to use another device in your tailnet as an exit node, refer to Install Tailscale on an Apple TV.

You can turn off routing through an exit node by selecting None from the Exit Node drop-down.