# Tailscale set-up

## Tailscale on SMHUB (Quick Setup Guide)

**Applies to all SMHUB models:** Professional, Essential, Nano Mg24

**Tested with:**

- SMHUB-OS **v0.3.10**
- smhub-services **v0.2.7**
- smhub-web **v0.2.23**
- <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Tailscale</span></span> app **v1.78.1-2**

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### 1. Install Tailscale

- Open **Apps**
- Install the **Tailscale** app

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### 2. Start Tailscale (Optional: Enable Autostart)

- Go to **Apps → Tailscale**
- Click **Run**
- *(Optional)* Enable **Start on boot** if you want Tailscale to start automatically after reboot

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### 3. Authenticate Device

In **Console**, run: `<span class="hljs-built_in">sudo</span> /opt/bin/tailscale up`

The system will print a login URL (for example): `https:<span class="hljs-comment">//login.tailscale.com/a/xxxxxx</span>`

Open the link in your browser and authorize the device.

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### 4. Connect Another Device

- Install Tailscale on your PC
- Log in with the **same account**
- Authorize the device

Once both devices are in the same tailnet, they can communicate securely.

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### Notes

- Authentication is **interactive** (browser required)
- After authorization, the terminal is no longer needed
- Tailscale reconnects automatically on reboot
- No port forwarding or firewall changes required