How to access the KVM remotely via Tailscale?

GL.iNet KVM integrates Tailscale, allowing you to bind it to the Tailscale virtual network for remote access — no need to install the GLKVM app or use the cloud service. This is particularly useful when your controlling device does not run Windows, macOS, Android, or iOS (and thus cannot install the GLKVM app), or when you do not want to use the GLKVM app or cloud service.

Follow these steps to access your GL.iNet KVM and the controlled device remotely via Tailscale.

Enable Tailscale in local access

Before you begin, please connect your KVM and the controlling device to the same local network.

Then access your KVM console locally using its domain name or IP address. This guide uses the domain name as an example.

1. Open a browser on the controlling device. Chrome or Edge is recommended for better compatibility.

2. Enter glkvm.local in the address bar. You will be directed to the GLKVM login page. Enter your admin password.

   

3. After logging in, go to Apps Center -> Tailscale and enable Tailscale.

   

Bind KVM to your tailnet

1. After enabling tailscale, the page will display an option to bind device. Click Bind Device.

   

   You will be directed to the Tailscale login page. Enter your email to log in.

   

2. After logging in, the page prompts that you are about to connect the device glkvm to your Tailnet. Click Connect.

   

   Then your KVM device will be bound to your tailnet.

   

   You will be redirected to your Tailscale console, where a device labeled glkvm is displayed under Machines.

   

Bind the controlling device

Install Tailscale on your controlling device from here, and log in with the same Tailscale account.

The following example shows how to bind a Windows laptop (as the controlling device) to the tailnet.

1. Run Tailscale on the controlling device. Log in with the same email.

   

2. After logging in, the page prompts that you are about to connect the controlling device (e.g. a laptop) to your Tailnet. Click Connect.

   

   Then the controlling device will be bound to your tailnet.

   

   You will be redirected to your Tailscale console, where the controlling device is also displayed under Machines.

   

Remote access via Tailscale

In the Tailscale console, click the Address of glkvm, which is 100.104.185.26 in the example below.

You will see four values:

• glkvm (device name)
• glkvm.tail1fd0.ts.net (Tailscale-assigned domain)
• fd7a:115c:a1e0:301:b92f” (virtual IPv6)
• 100.104.185.26 (virtual IPv4).

They are allocated by Tailscale for device identification and virtual network communication. You can remotely access your KVM device using the Tailscale-assigned domain, vitual IPv4 and virtual IPv6.

Take the virtual IPv4 as an example.

1. Copy the virtual IPv4 address of your KVM device. Open a new tab and paste the IP address into the address bar.

   

   A privacy error may appear. Why do I get this privacy error?

   

2. Click Advanced, then Proceed to 100.104.185.26.

   

   You will be redirected to the GLKVM login page. Enter your admin password to log in. You can now access your GL.iNet KVM and the controlled device via the Tailscale virtual IP.

   

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