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tailscale-up:tldr:242d2

tailscale-up: Connect and accept subnet routes from Tailscale.
$ sudo tailscale up --accept-routes
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The command "sudo tailscale up --accept-routes" is used to start the Tailscale VPN service and enable the acceptance of route advertisements from other connected nodes.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "sudo" is a command in Unix-like operating systems that allows a user to run commands with administrative privileges.
  • "tailscale" is the command-line tool used to manage and configure Tailscale, a secure networking service that creates a private network overlay on top of existing networks.
  • "up" is a subcommand used to start the Tailscale VPN service.
  • "--accept-routes" is a flag or option that instructs Tailscale to accept and use routing information from other connected nodes in the Tailscale network. By default, Tailscale shares its own subnet routes among connected devices, but this flag allows accepting routes from others as well.

Overall, the command starts Tailscale and enables the acceptance of routing information from other nodes, enhancing the network connectivity and routing capabilities within the Tailscale network.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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