Remote access (SSH, tunnels, and tailnets)

Remote access (SSH, tunnels, and tailnets)

Scope

This page is a placeholder generated from the official source file structure.

What to verify

  • TODO: Add prerequisites and validation checklist.

Outline (from official headings)

  • The core idea
  • Common VPN/tailnet setups (where the agent lives)
    1. Always-on Gateway in your tailnet (VPS or home server)
    1. Home desktop runs the Gateway, laptop is remote control
    1. Laptop runs the Gateway, remote access from other machines
  • Command flow (what runs where)
  • SSH tunnel (CLI + tools)
  • CLI remote defaults
  • Chat UI over SSH
  • macOS app “Remote over SSH”
  • Security rules (remote/VPN)

Further reading

  • Official source file: gateway/remote.md