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Tailscale VPN Service Template
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This template deploys Tailscale as a Docker container, providing secure network access
to your server through Tailscale's zero-config VPN.
REQUIREMENTS
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* A Tailscale account (free at https://tailscale.com)
* An auth key from https://login.tailscale.com/admin/settings/keys
* Docker installed on the host system
CONFIGURATION
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Before installation, you MUST set the following in your service configuration:
1. TAILSCALE_AUTH_KEY (required)
- Generate at: https://login.tailscale.com/admin/settings/keys
- Can be reusable or one-time use
- Required for automatic connection
2. TAILSCALE_HOSTNAME (optional)
- Custom hostname for this node in your Tailscale network
- If not set, uses the system hostname
3. TAILSCALE_EXTRA_ARGS (optional)
- Additional Tailscale arguments
- Examples:
--advertise-exit-node (make this an exit node)
--accept-routes (accept advertised routes)
--advertise-routes=10.0.0.0/24 (advertise local routes)
4. TAILSCALE_USERSPACE (optional)
- Set to "true" for environments without TUN device support
- Useful for some container platforms or restricted environments
DEFAULT SETTINGS
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* Container name: tailscale
* Image: tailscale/tailscale:stable
* State volume: tailscale_state (persistent across restarts)
* Network mode: Host networking with NET_ADMIN capability
USAGE
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After installation, your server will be accessible through your Tailscale network:
1. Access by Tailscale IP:
- Find IP with: ./status.sh
- Connect via: ssh user@100.x.x.x
2. Access by MagicDNS name:
- Enable MagicDNS in Tailscale admin console
- Connect via: ssh user@hostname
3. Use as exit node (if configured):
- Configure with: --advertise-exit-node in TAILSCALE_EXTRA_ARGS
- Approve in Tailscale admin console
- Route traffic through this server
COMMANDS
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* ./install.sh - Install and start Tailscale
* ./start.sh - Start the Tailscale container
* ./stop.sh - Stop the Tailscale container
* ./status.sh - Check Tailscale connection status
* ./logs.sh - View Tailscale logs
* ./ssh.sh - Access container shell
* ./uninstall.sh - Remove container (preserves state)
* ./destroy.sh - Complete removal including state
TROUBLESHOOTING
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1. Container won't start:
- Check TAILSCALE_AUTH_KEY is set correctly
- Verify Docker has necessary permissions
- Review logs with ./logs.sh
2. Not connecting to network:
- Ensure auth key is valid and not expired
- Check if key is reusable if using multiple times
- Verify no firewall blocking outbound connections
3. Can't create TUN device:
- Set TAILSCALE_USERSPACE=true for userspace mode
- This is slower but works in restricted environments
4. Need to re-authenticate:
- Generate new auth key
- Update configuration
- Restart with ./start.sh
SECURITY NOTES
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* Auth keys should be kept secret
* Use ephemeral keys for temporary access
* Regularly review connected devices in admin console
* Consider using ACLs to restrict access
RESOURCES
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* Tailscale Documentation: https://tailscale.com/kb/
* Admin Console: https://login.tailscale.com/admin/
* ACL Guide: https://tailscale.com/kb/1018/acls/