# Tailscale Docker

Tailscale Docker is a containerized Tailscale client that connects other Docker containers to a Tailscale network. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub, Umbrel, TrueNAS, ZimaOS and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/37/tailscale-docker

## Description

Tailscale Docker is a containerized Tailscale client that connects other Docker containers to a Tailscale network. It supports advanced homelab patterns, such as IP virtual LAN (ipvlan) and node sharing, for users comfortable with Docker networking and virtual private network (VPN) configuration. Use it when containers need direct Tailscale access; for general Unraid resource access, use the Tailscale Unraid plugin instead.

## Platform availability

Available on 4 of 9 platforms: Unraid, TrueNAS, Umbrel, ZimaOS.

## Health score

22/100 (Low), based on 2 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 0 (GitHub repository no longer exists)
- Easy to install: 65 (4 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)

## Links

- Documentation: https://tailscale.com/docs/features/containers/docker
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/tailscale/tailscale
- Umbrel: https://apps.umbrel.com/app/tailscale
- TrueNAS: https://apps.truenas.com/catalog/tailscale/
- ZimaOS: https://github.com/IceWhaleTech/CasaOS-AppStore/tree/main/Apps/Tailscale
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/tailscale-docker-04onxxf0zczs47?q=Tailscale-Docker
- Official website: https://tailscale.com
- GitHub: https://github.com/tailscale/tailscale

## Common questions

### Can Tailscale Docker be used in a compose setup where Caddy proxies requests?

A community thread describes a compose setup that uses Tailscale in Docker so Caddy can proxy requests.

### What Tailscale Docker issue has been reported after updating Docker?

A Traefik container failed to receive Tailscale packets from a Raspberry Pi after Docker and Tailscale updates.

### What should I check if Tailscale Docker is not working as expected?

A troubleshooting guide covers common steps for issues running Tailscale inside a Docker container.

### Does connecting a container to Tailscale Docker expose it publicly?

No, containers connected to your tailnet can be accessed securely from anywhere without public exposure.

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