Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Note: This video was re-uploaded due to a syncing error during the intro.

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🕐 Time Codes

00:00 - Intro
01:41 - Sponsored video notice
02:04 - Tailscale requirements and considerations
02:51 - Creating our Tailscale account
04:36 - Adding devices during initial account setup
09:24 - Adding a device to an existing Tailscale account
12:17 - Finding your Tailnet IP from within Linux
13:36 - Tailscale user interface walkthrough

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