headscale

About

headscale, developed by juanfont, is an open-source, self-hosted implementation of the Tailscale control server. It empowers self-hosters and hobbyists to deploy their own secure overlay networks leveraging the robust WireGuard protocol. By running your own control plane, headscale offers complete sovereignty over key exchange, IP address management, and access control for your devices, mirroring the core functionality of Tailscale. Designed for a single 'tailnet,' it's ideal for personal projects, labs, or small open-source organizations seeking a private, secure, and easily manageable VPN solution without relying on a third-party hosted service.

Features

• Open-source, self-hosted Tailscale control server
• Deploys secure WireGuard-based overlay networks
• Full control over key exchange, IP assignment, and access policies
• Compatible with existing Tailscale clients