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title: "Using OPNsense with Tailscale · Tailscale Docs"
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date: 2024-12-03
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On reboot of my opnsense router it did not tailscale up.  I'm not sure if a key expired or what happened.  The fix was to first enable ssh, then ssh in and run tailscale up.

## enable ssh

In opnsense System > Settings > Administration > Secure Shell > Enable Secure Shell

## tailscale up

``` bash
ssh <opnsense ip>
8 # to select shell
tailscale up
```

Follow the link to log in.

## disable ssh

now uncheck secure shell to lock down the opnsense machine.


In opnsense System > Settings > Administration > Secure Shell > Enable Secure Shell