Installing Tailscale on macOS

Installing Tailscale on macOS can be done using one of three versions: the standalone variant, the Mac App Store variant, and the tailscaled variant. The standalone variant is recommended for most users due to its enhanced security and usability, leveraging system extension-based VPN implementations introduced in macOS 10.15, which provide better security than the older kernel extensions. The Mac App Store variant requires an Apple Account and cannot detect third-party tools that might interfere with VPN tunnels. The tailscaled variant, suited for experienced administrators, lacks a GUI and is managed via command line, allowing operation without user login but is not recommended for production use. It is advised not to install both the standalone and Mac App Store variants simultaneously due to potential conflicts, and users should uninstall one version completely before switching to another. Detailed documentation and a comparison table are available to help users decide which variant best suits their needs, and a sales contact form is available for those interested in deploying Tailscale in professional environments.