Setting up remote access with Tailscale
Tailscale is a free VPN that lets you access your Agent Manager server from anywhere in the world — fully encrypted, without port forwarding or complicated router setup.
For free
~10 minutes
Four reasons for the recommendation
Free for personal use
Up to 3 devices free — Mac, iPhone and one additional device are sufficient for typical use.
No open ports
Your firewall remains closed. Tailscale establishes the connection without port forwarding.
Works everywhere
Behind NAT, in hotels, cafes, and mobile networks — Tailscale automatically builds the tunnels.
End-to-end encrypted
WireGuard protocol. No one between iPhone and Mac can read the data.
Three steps to encrypted remote access
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Install Tailscale on your Mac
Open tailscale.com → „"Download"". Download and install the macOS version. Open Tailscale → „"Register"" (Free account with email or Google). Confirm connection — Tailscale will automatically assign your Mac an IP address (starting with 100). Note the MAC IP address: Tailscale menu bar icon → Read IP address, e.g. 100.100.51.41.
- 2
Install Tailscale on your iPhone
search in the App Store „Tailscale" Search → install. Open the app → log in with the same account as on your Mac. Install the VPN profile (iOS will ask for permission) → „"Allow"". After logging in, the Mac appears as a connected device in the Tailscale network.
- 3
Connect Agent Manager Remotely
Agent Manager Remote Open the browser and enter the Mac's Tailscale IP address as the server URL: http://100.100.51.41:3100 (replace the IP address with your actual address). Enter your password → connect. You can now use your Mac server. from everywhere Control — Tailscale connects automatically as soon as you tap in the app.
Tips for everyday life
Tailscale runs automatically
After the initial setup, Tailscale connects in the background. You don't need to start it manually each time.
Mac must be running
The Agent Manager server runs on your Mac. When your Mac is asleep or off, it's also unreachable via Tailscale. For 24/7 operation, we recommend disabling sleep tracking in Power Options.
Check tailscale status
Tailscale app on iPhone → „"Tied together"" Must be green. If red/grey: Restart Tailscale, check iPhone Wi-Fi/cellular network if necessary.
What's next?
iPhone app not installed yet?
Download and set up Agent Manager Remote from the App Store. Open instructions →
Catch up on desktop setup
Requirements, installer, license — everything for the Mac side. Open instructions →
Any questions left?
Security, multi-device operation, IP issues. See FAQ →