Snelstart
Deze handleiding behandelt alle functies van Tailscale:
- Aan de slag — Create your account and install the client
- Hoe gebruik je een zakelijke VPN? — Replace a traditional VPN with a flat private network your whole team can join
- Hoe gebruik je beveiligde toegang op afstand? — Reach any work machine from anywhere without opening a single firewall port
- Hoe site-to-site netwerken te gebruiken — Link two office networks together through subnet routers on each side
- Hoe gebruik je een multi-cloudnetwerk? — Put servers from different cloud providers on one flat private network
- Hoe Kubernetes te gebruiken — Expose cluster services to your tailnet without a public load balancer
- Hoe Edge- en IoT-implementaties te gebruiken — Manage a fleet of Raspberry Pi boards and sensors from one dashboard
- How to Use Cloud connectivity — Give cloud workloads private access to on-premise databases and hosts
- Hoe beveiligings-AI te gebruiken — Keep local models and GPU servers private while your tools still reach them
- How to Use Zero Trust networking — Grant access per user and per device instead of trusting the whole network
Benodigde tijd: 5 minuten per film
Ook in deze handleiding: Professionele tips | Veelgemaakte fouten | Probleemoplossing | Prijzen | Alternatieven
Waarom zou je deze gids vertrouwen?
I have run Tailscale for two years across a Linux machine, a Raspberry Pi, my phone and two cloud servers.
Every step here comes from my own tailnet, not from vendor screenshots.
Tailscale is a mesh VPN built on the WireGuard protocol.
It creates a decentralised network called a tailnet, where apparaten connect directly to each other.
Most people install it, log in once, then never touch the settings again.
That is a shame, because the good features sit one layer down.
Handleiding voor het gebruik van een staartschaal
This How to Use Tailscale VPN tutorial on how to use Tailscale walks through every feature, from the first install to zero trust access rules.
Staartschaal
Connect every device you own into one private network in about five minutes. No ports to open, no server to rent, no config files to edit. Free forever for personal use.
Aan de slag met Tailscale
Do this once and every feature below becomes available.
It takes about three minutes on any platform.
Watch the full walkthrough first:
Laten we nu elke stap eens nader bekijken.
Stap 1: Maak uw account aan
Go to the Tailscale website and click Get Started.
Sign in with Google, Microsoft, GitHub or Apple instead of making a new password.
✓ Controlepunt: The admin console loads with an empty Machines list.
Step 2: Install the Client
Download the app for Windows, macOS, iOS or Android from the site or your app store.
On a Linux machine, run the one-line install script, then staartschub omhoog.
Apple devices ask for a VPN profile permission on first launch.
Here’s what you get once the client is running:
✓ Controlepunt: Your computer appears in the Machines list with a 100.x.x.x address.
Step 3: Add More Devices
Repeat the install on your phone, your server and any other devices you own.
Once installed, each client finds the others on its own, with nothing to configure.
Every device signed into the same account joins the same tailnet automatically.
Here is how that looked on my own setup:
✅ Klaar: Your tailnet devices can now reach each other by name from anywhere.
Hoe Tailscale Business VPN te gebruiken
Bedrijf VPN lets you swap your old corporate VPN for a mesh network that every employee joins in minutes.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Invite Your Users
Open the admin console and send invites by email.
Everyone who signs in with the same domain lands on the same tailnet.
Step 2: Approve Tailnet Devices
Each laptop, phone and server appears in the Machines list after the client installs.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Every invited computer shows a 100.x.x.x IP address in the admin console.
Step 3: Set Your Access Policy
Edit the ACL file so each team only reaches the servers it owns.
✅ Resultaat: Your team has a private network with no gateway hardware to configure.
💡 Pro-tip: Tailscale uses single-sign-on to authenticate users, so revoking someone in Google Workspace cuts their access direct.
How to Use Tailscale Remote Access
Zeker Toegang op afstand lets you reach a work machine from any computer in the world without exposing it to the internet.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Install the Client on Both Ends
Install Tailscale on the office machine and on your laptop.
On Linux the one-line install script does everything.
Step 2: Check Tailscale Status
Loop staartschubstatus to confirm both devices are connected.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The remote host appears as online with a direct peer connection.
Step 3: Connect by Hostname
SSH or bladeren to the device using its MagicDNS name instead of an IP.
✅ Resultaat: You can access work files from home without a port forward or public IP.
💡 Pro-tip: Gebruik tailscale ssh and Tailscale handles the keys for you, so there is no key file to copy around.
Hoe Tailscale site-to-site netwerken te gebruiken
Site-to-site netwerken lets you join two whole networks together instead of installing the app on every machine.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Pick a Gateway Device
Choose one always-on Linux machine at each site.
Step 2: Advertise the Subnet
Run the advertise-routes command with your local range, such as 192.168.1.0/24.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Printers and NAS boxes at the far site answer pings from your laptop.
Step 3: Approve the Route
Approve both subnet routers in the admin console under Machines.
✅ Resultaat: Two home or office networks now talk as if they sat in one building.
💡 Pro-tip: Enable IP forwarding on the router first, or packets reach the gateway and stop there.
Hoe Tailscale Multi-Cloud Netwerken te Gebruiken
Multicloud-netwerken lets you put AWS, GCP and bare-metal servers on the same private network with no peering setup.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Install on Each Server
Add the client to every cloud instance with the one-line script.
Step 2: Use an Auth Key
Generate a reusable auth key so new servers join without a browser login.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: All cloud hosts appear in one list with 100.x.x.x IP addresses.
Step 3: Tag Your Machines
Apply tags like tag:prod so access rules follow the role, not the person.
✅ Resultaat: Your servers communicate across providers without VPC peering or public endpoints.
💡 Pro-tip: Bake the install command into your image so every new node joins the tailnet at boot.
Hoe gebruik je Tailscale Kubernetes?
Kubernetes lets you reach internal cluster services from your laptop without a public load balancer.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Install the Operator
Deploy the Tailscale operator into your cluster with Helm.
Step 2: Annotate a Service
Add the Tailscale annotation to any service you want on the tailnet.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The service shows up as its own device in the Machines list.
Step 3: Open It by Name
Hit the service DNS name from your phone or laptop.
✅ Resultaat: Internal dashboards stay off the public internet but remain accessible to your team.
💡 Pro-tip: Use the operator’s API server proxy so kubectl works without a public control plane.
Hoe Tailscale Edge- en IoT-implementaties te gebruiken
Edge- en IoT-implementaties lets you manage a Raspberry Pi fleet or a shelf of sensors from one dashboard.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Flash and Install
Install the client on each Raspberry Pi with the standard Linux command.
Step 2: Use Ephemeral Keys
Ephemeral auth keys clean up stale entries when a device goes offline for good.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Each board reports online and answers SSH over its tailnet name.
Step 3: Name Every Node
Rename each machine so the hostname tells you where it sits.
✅ Resultaat: Field hardware is reachable without static IPs, dynamic DNS or open ports.
💡 Pro-tip: Set a device to never expire, or a remote sensor will drop off after 180 days and need a physical visit.
How to Use Tailscale Cloud connectivity
Cloud connectivity lets you let a cloud app read an on-premise database without a public route.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Route the On-Prem Side
Run a subnet router next to the database and advertise its range.
Step 2: Join the Cloud Workload
Install the client inside the cloud VM or container.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The application connects to the private host by its internal IP.
Step 3: Lock It Down
Write an ACL that allows only that workload to reach the database port.
✅ Resultaat: Cloud and on-prem traffic stays encrypted end to end with no bastion host.
💡 Pro-tip: Turn on MagicDNS so the connection string uses a stable name instead of a changing address.
How to Use Tailscale Secure AI
AI beveiligen lets you keep a GPU box or local model server private while your laptop still reaches it.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Bind Locally
Run the model server on localhost or on the tailnet interface only.
Step 2: Add the GPU Host
Install the client on the GPU machine and confirm it is connected.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The model answers requests from your laptop and nowhere else.
Step 3: Point Your Tools at It
Use the tailnet hostname as the API endpoint in your app.
✅ Resultaat: Your private model is usable from anywhere and invisible to the public internet.
💡 Pro-tip: Share the node with one teammate instead of the whole tailnet when you need a second pair of eyes.
How to Use Tailscale Zero Trust networking
Zero Trust networking lets you grant access per user and per device instead of trusting everyone on the network.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Open the Access Controls
Edit the policy file in the admin console.
Step 2: Write Narrow Rules
Allow each group to reach only the ports it needs.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: A test account is blocked from a server it should not touch.
Step 3: Require Device Posture
Turn on device approval so new hardware waits for a human check.
✅ Resultaat: Access follows identity, so a stolen laptop does not hand over the whole network.
💡 Pro-tip: Use the ACL preview tab before saving, since a bad rule can lock you out of your own machines.
Tips en snelkoppelingen voor Tailscale Pro
If you are interested in getting more from your tailnet, start with these.
Handy Commands
| Actie | Commando |
|---|---|
| Check connections | staartschubstatus |
| Connect this machine | staartschub omhoog |
| Send a file | tailscale file cp |
| Test a path | tailscale ping |
Verborgen functies die de meeste mensen over het hoofd zien
- Exit node: Route all internet traffic through one device. For example, a laptop in San Francisco can browse through your home connection. Exit nodes are chosen per client.
- Taildrop: Send files between your own devices without the cloud, straight from the share sheet on a phone.
- MagicDNS: Human-readable hostnames replace raw IP addresses, so
ssh piworks from any client. - Tailscale Serve: Publish a local web server to your tailnet over HTTPS with one command.
Veelvoorkomende fouten bij het gebruik van een tailscale die u moet vermijden
Mistake #1: Expecting it to hide your browsing by default
❌ Fout: Installing the app and assuming websites now see a different IP address.
✅ Rechts: Only tailnet traffic is routed by default. Pick an exit node if you want your public IP hidden too.
Mistake #2: Forgetting to approve subnet routes
❌ Fout: Running the advertise command, then wondering why the home network is unreachable.
✅ Rechts: Approve the route in the admin console and enable IP forwarding on the host.
Mistake #3: Ignoring key expiry
❌ Fout: Leaving a headless server to expire after 180 days and losing remote access.
✅ Rechts: Disable key expiry on servers you cannot physically reach.
Probleemoplossing bij het gebruik van de staartweegschaal
Problem: Devices connect but the link feels slow
Oorzaak: A direct peer connection failed, so traffic is going through a DERP relay server.
Repareren: Loop staartweegschaal netcheck, then open UDP 41641 outbound or turn off strict NAT on the router.
Problem: A machine shows as offline
Oorzaak: The client stopped, or its node key expired.
Repareren: Restart the service, run staartschub omhoog again and re-authenticate in the browser.
A machine configured months ago sometimes just needs connecting once more.
Problem: Hostnames do not resolve
Oorzaak: MagicDNS is off, or another VPN client is holding the DNS settings.
Repareren: Enable MagicDNS in the admin console and disconnect the other VPN.
📌 Opmerking: If none of these help, the Tailscale documentation and support team are both quick to answer.
Wat is Tailscale?
Staartschaal is a VPN service that builds a private mesh network between your own machines.
Think of it as a network cable that follows your devices around the world.
It is based on the WireGuard protocol, and its architecture avoids the single point of failure a central VPN server creates.
Traffic takes the shortest path possible, usually a direct peer-to-peer hop, with encrypted packets end to end.
Here is the short version:
Het omvat de volgende belangrijke kenmerken:
- Zakelijke VPN: One tailnet for the whole company, with single-sign-on and admin roles.
- Beveiligde toegang op afstand: Reach a home server or office host without exposing services to the internet.
- Netwerken tussen locaties: Subnet routers link entire networks through one gateway device.
- Multicloud-netwerken: Servers across providers share one flat set of IP addresses.
- Kubernetes: Cluster services become tailnet devices instead of public endpoints.
- Edge- en IoT-implementaties: A Raspberry Pi in the field stays accessible with no open ports.
- Cloudverbinding: Cloud workloads reach on-prem hosts over an encrypted path.
- Beveiliging van AI: Local model servers stay private while your tools still connect.
- Zero Trust networking: Access rules follow the user and the device, not the network.
For the full breakdown, see our Tailscale review.
Tailscale-prijzen
Here is what Tailscale costs in 2026:
| Plan | Prijs | Het beste voor |
|---|---|---|
| Persoonlijk | Gratis voor altijd, voor altijd. | One user, home network and side projects |
| Persoonlijk Plus | $5 per maand | Enthusiasts who want more devices and a few users |
Gratis proefperiode: The Personal plan is free forever, so there is nothing to trial.
Geld-terug-garantie: Paid plans are monthly, so you cancel rather than claim a refund.
The Personal plan is free for personal use and covers 20 devices on a single tailnet.
Team plans add advanced SSO, unlimited access control, admin roles and enterprise support.
Here is the pricing page as it stands:
💰 Beste prijs-kwaliteitverhouding: Personal — free forever, and enough for a home lab with a Raspberry Pi, a NAS and a laptop.
Tailscale versus alternatieven
Most tools on this list are privacy VPNs. Tailscale is a networking tool, so compare on the job you need done.
| Hulpmiddel | Het beste voor | Prijs | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staartschaal | Private device networks | $0/maand | ⭐ 4.6 |
| NordVPN | Streaming en privacy | $12,99/maand | ⭐ 4.7 |
| ExpressVPN | Speed and ease | $12,95/maand | ⭐ 4.6 |
| ProtonVPN | Privacy and free tier | $9,99/maand | ⭐ 4,5 |
| Surfshark VPN | Onbeperkt aantal apparaten | $12,95/maand | ⭐ 4,5 |
| CyberGhost | Streaming servers | $12,99/maand | ⭐ 4.3 |
| Privé internettoegang | Configurable client | $11.95/mo | ⭐ 4.4 |
| PureVPN | Budget plans | $10.95/mo | ⭐ 4.2 |
Snelle keuzes:
- Beste overall: Tailscale — nothing else connects your own machines this quickly.
- Beste budget: Tailscale — the free plan covers most home setups.
- Het meest geschikt voor beginners: ExpressVPN — one button, no networking knowledge needed.
- Best for hiding traffic: ProtonVPN — audited clients and a genuine free tier.
🎯 Alternatieven voor Tailscale
Looking for Tailscale alternatives? Here are the options worth a look:
- 🚀 NordVPN: Huge server network for streaming and privacy, though it hides your traffic rather than linking your own devices.
- ⭐ ExpressVPN: Fast consumer VPN with apps on nearly every platform, built for location switching instead of private device networking.
- 💰 PureVPN: Budget subscription VPN with a dedicated IP add-on, useful if you only need a hidden public address.
- 💼 Surfshark VPN: Unlimited device connections on one account, a good pick for families who want traffic encryption everywhere.
- 🔒 ProtonVPN: Privacy-first provider with a solid free tier and open-source clients audited by outside firms.
- 👶 PrivadoVPN: Simple free tier with a small monthly gegevens allowance, aimed at people new to VPN apps.
- 🎯 AdGuard VPN: Pairs traffic encryption with ad blocking, handy on a phone where trackers are the main annoyance.
- 🏢 VirtualShield: Consumer privacy bundle with identity monitoring, sold mainly to households rather than technical users.
- 🔧 StrongVPN: Long-running provider with router support, a fit if you want one device covering the whole home network.
- 📊 AuraVPN: Part of a wider identity protection suite, bundling a VPN with credit and dark web monitoring.
- 🔥 CyberGhost: Streaming-tuned servers and a very long refund window, built for media rather than infrastructure.
- 🧠 McAfee VPN: Bundled with McAfee antivirus, convenient if you already pay for the beveiliging suite.
- ⚡ Privé internettoegang: Configurable client with per-app rules and a no-logs record tested in court.
- 🌟 Mysterium: Decentralised node marketplace where users pay for bandwidth from other people’s hardware.
- 🎨 SafeShell VPN: Focused on streaming access with region-specific modes for major platforms.
- 🚀 Oyster VPN: Small provider with cheap long-term plans and a straightforward app on phone and desktop.
Voor de volledige lijst, zie onze Alternatieven voor de staartschaal gids.
⚔️ Staartschaal vergeleken
Here is the head-to-head against each one:
- Tailscale versus NordVPN: NordVPN wins for anonymous browsing. Tailscale wins when you want to reach your own machines.
- Tailscale versus ExpressVPN: ExpressVPN is simpler for casual users. Tailscale gives you a real private network.
- Tailscale versus PureVPN: PureVPN is cheaper for streaming. Tailscale is free for personal use and far better for remote access.
- Tailscale versus Surfshark VPN: Surfshark covers more devices per plan. Tailscale connects those devices to each other.
- Tailscale versus ProtonVPN: ProtonVPN is stronger on anonymity. Tailscale is stronger on connectivity between your own servers.
- Tailscale versus PrivadoVPN: PrivadoVPN suits light browsing. Tailscale suits anyone running a home server.
- Tailscale versus AdGuard VPN: AdGuard blocks ads better. Tailscale handles private networks that AdGuard never touches.
- Tailscale vs VirtualShield: VirtualShield targets families. Tailscale targets developers and IT teams.
- Tailscale versus StrongVPN: StrongVPN is easier on an old router. Tailscale gives per-device access rules.
- Tailscale versus AuraVPN: Aura bundles more privacy tools. Tailscale does one job properly.
- Tailscale versus CyberGhost: CyberGhost unblocks more catalogues. Tailscale reaches your NAS and Raspberry Pi.
- Tailscale versus McAfee VPN: McAfee is convenient if bundled. Tailscale is the better standalone network tool.
- Tailscale versus privé-internettoegang: PIA offers deeper tuning for privacy. Tailscale offers direct peer-to-peer links.
- Tailscale versus Mysterium: Mysterium is more experimental. Tailscale is production-ready for daily work.
- Tailscale versus SafeShell VPN: SafeShell is aimed at viewers. Tailscale is aimed at bouwers.
- Tailscale versus Oyster VPN: Oyster costs less monthly. Tailscale costs nothing for a personal tailnet.
Begin nu met het gebruik van Tailscale.
You now know how to use Tailscale across every major feature:
- ✅ Zakelijke VPN
- ✅ Veilige toegang op afstand
- ✅ Netwerken tussen sites
- ✅ Netwerken in meerdere clouds
- ✅ Kubernetes
- ✅ Edge- en IoT-implementaties
- ✅ Cloud connectivity
- ✅ AI beveiligen
- ✅ Zero Trust networking
Volgende stap: Install the client on two devices and run staartschubstatus.
De meeste mensen beginnen met beveiligde toegang op afstand.
Het duurt minder dan vijf minuten.
Veelgestelde vragen
Hoe gebruik je Tailscale nu eigenlijk?
Create a free account, install the client on two or more devices, and log in with the same account. Each machine gets a 100.x.x.x IP address and connects by name.
Is Tailscale gratis voor persoonlijk gebruik?
Yes. The Personal plan is free forever and covers 20 devices on one tailnet. Personal Plus costs $5/per month if you want more devices and a few extra users.
Moet ik Tailscale altijd aan laten staan?
Yes, for most people. It only routes tailnet traffic by default, so it barely touches battery or speed unless you turn on an exit node.
Verbergt Tailscale mijn IP-adres?
Not by default, because normal browsing skips the tailnet. Enable an exit node and your public traffic leaves through that device instead of your own connection.
Kan Tailscale mijn verkeer zien?
No. Packets are encrypted between devices with WireGuard keys. The coordination server handles public key exchange and device lists, never the contents of your connections.
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