I don't think you need to pay $6 a month to try it out.

Install it on all the machines you want. When you are running it on the machine, it is networked to the other machines that are running it. Now make an 'exit node' on one of those machines by selecting it in the UI, and all your gear can access the internet via that exit node. Your phone can run it. Your apple tv can run it. You can have multiple exit nodes. So you can have a worldwide network and not once did you have to open ports in firewalls etc.

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jasonkester 3 hours ago | parent [-]

So, somewhere on that website, there’s a free version that can be downloaded onto a desktop and run without signing up for their service?

I think I understand what it does now. So, basically you leave a computer running at home, and this thing lets you pretend to be running your internet stuff through it while you’re on the road?

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konradb an hour ago | parent | next [-]

> So, somewhere on that website, there’s a free version that can be downloaded onto a desktop and run without signing up for their service?

If you go to https://tailscale.com/pricing?plan=personal

The first plan on the left called 'Personal' is free.

It uses a central orchestrator which is what requires you to sign up. If you prefer to self host your orchestrator you can look into Headscale, an alternative that seeks to be compatible with the clients.

> So, basically you leave a computer running at home, and this thing lets you pretend to be running your internet stuff through it while you’re on the road?

That's one thing you can do with it, yes. You can also run custom DNS entries across it, ACLs, it is very flexible.

	▲	jasonkester an hour ago \| parent [-]
		Ugh. On mobile, the first plan on the pricing page is “ starter” for $6. The plan to the right is partly visible, indicating that you can scroll that way. There’s nothing to indicate that you can scroll left. A less hostile website design would have (again) saved me a question.

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omnimus 2 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

The service is free up to certain amount of connected people and devices. You most likely don't need to pay for it. I am pretty heavy user and don't. It is virtual private network orchestrator. It allows you to connect to other devices that you add to your network as long as they are connected to the internet. So your office computer, home server or NAS. If you have some home automation like home assistant you can connect to it from anywhere. That kind of stuff.