pfSense Tailscale Exit Node Setup How to Tutorial 2025

How to Install Tailscale on pfSense and Configure it as an Exit Node.

This tutorial will walk you through everything you need to know about setting up Tailscale on your pfSense router to use it as an exit node. Whether you're new to Tailscale or looking to configure advanced networking features, this tutorial has you covered.

🔧 What You'll Learn in This Video:

👉 How to install the Tailscale plugin on pfSense.
👉 Connecting your pfSense router to your Tailscale network.
👉 Configuring pfSense as an exit node to route all your internet traffic securely.
👉 Accessing subnets behind pfSense from other devices on your tailnet.
👉 Do you need pfSense firewall rules for Tailscale?

📺 What’s Inside:
I’ll also demonstrate how to configure your pfSense router as an exit node and tunnel all internet traffic from other devices on your Tailscale network through the router. This can greatly enhance privacy, security, and access to local resources from anywhere.

🔒 Whether you're setting up remote access, managing multiple networks, or just experimenting with Tailscale's features, this video provides clear instructions and tips to make the process simple.

👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you found this tutorial helpful. Let me know in the comments if you're using your pfSense home router as a Tailscale exit node!

Timestamps:
00:00 - Why Tailscale on pfSense
00:30 - How to install the Tailscale plugin on pfSense
01:37 - Configuring pfSense Tailscale plugin
02:05 - Generating a Tailscale authentication key
03:51 - Authentication pfSense with your Tailnet
04:47 - Available pfSense Tailscale settings
05:31 - Renaming Tailscale nodes
06:12 - Configuring pfSense as a Tailscale exit node
07:48 - Connecting Android client to Tailscale
09:36 - Configuring Android client to use pfSense as an exit node
10:37 - Disabling Tailscale authentication key expiration
11:48 - Advertising pfSense subnets for access via Tailnet devices
12:55 - Authorise pfSense subnet route from Tailscale dashboard
14:10 - Do you need to change pfSense firewall rules?
15:40 - Found this tutorial useful?


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