Mac Remote Access

Set up or troubleshoot remote access to a Mac over Tailscale.

Workflow

1. Check the Mac side first.
2. Verify TCP reachability from the remote client.
3. Check Tailscale ACLs before tuning VNC clients.
4. Preserve at least one command-line recovery path (SSH).
5. Recommend a layered setup: SSH fallback, AnyDesk primary GUI fallback, VNC secondary.

Mac-side checks

Run these first when local access to the Mac exists: