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Tailscale for Startups
Ship faster, collaborate better, and scale securely with Tailscale.
Join the Tailscale for Startups Program to secure critical workloads and enable seamless remote work for your growing team.
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The Tailscale for Startups Program is designed for early-stage companies who are new to Tailscale and are looking to scale their networks quickly and securely.
Accepted startups will enjoy a full year of our business plan at no cost.
Please review the
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before applying. Once you’ve submitted your application, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the
next steps in the process
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While we encourage all qualifying startups to apply, please note that admission to our first cohort will be selective. We appreciate your understanding as we strive to build a strong foundation for this program.
First name
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Last name
*
Work Email
*
A work email that matches your company domain is required for entry into the program
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Company name
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Company Domain
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A live, working domain is required for the program
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Program Benefits
Keep your infrastructure lean
Tailscale makes it easy to securely connect to all your resources across any cloud—without the hassle of excessive overhead or extra work. We understand your challenges firsthand because we’ve been in your shoes - a startup building a product with a lean team. In fact, our infrastructure team still consists of just three people. With Tailscale, you can implement the network architecture you need, no matter the size of your team.
Free business plan for a year for up to 30 free users
In addition to all the features included in our business plans, you can onboard up to 30 users to your Tailscale account at no cost.
Priority support
If our ease of use, reliable network, and on-demand resources aren’t reason enough, Tailscale’s dedicated customer support has you covered. Customers with priority support receive quality, prioritized support whenever they need assistance.
Eligibility Criteria
First time Tailscale customers
This program is designed for new companies that have never used Tailscale for their work. Organizations that are current or past paying customers are not eligible to participate. Please use a valid work email to apply; personal email addresses will not be accepted.
Startup stage
This program is designed to support new startups in navigating the early stages of their journey. We welcome applications from startups at the pre-Seed, Series A, or Series B funding stages. If your company has progressed beyond Series B, you will not be eligible for this program. If you are bootstrapping your business, we encourage you to apply.
Have a live domain
Startups applying to the program must have an active working domain and create a new Tailscale account associated with that domain. Upon acceptance, you will automatically be enrolled in our 14-day free trial—no credit card required.
Industry Type
This program is designed for early-stage, product-focused software and hardware startups, with a strong preference for companies building new technology. We are unable to accept applications from service-based businesses (e.g., consulting, agencies, custom software development, marketing services), retail or ecommerce companies, or businesses whose primary offering is not a software or hardware product.
Company Size
We prioritize companies that have less than 25 employees and are in the early stages of their growth. We will make one-off exceptions, so if you are near this limit or just over, we still encourage you to apply. This program is not intended for companies with over 50 employees
Email domain
Applicants must use their work email to apply. We will not accept applications that apply using a gmail or other freemail providers. The reason we require this stipulation is that this helps us determine the stage your company is in. If you have not quite got to the point where you have a custom work email domain, we have a generous personal plan that will allow you to use Tailscale at no cost.
How it works
Submit your application
To apply, complete the form above after reviewing the eligibility requirements. Once you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation email from our team. We will follow up with more details within 7 business days.
Create your free Tailscale account
After submitting your application, please proceed to create your free Tailscale account using the same domain provided in your application. Choose one of the business plans and ensure your account is registered with your startup's company domain. When you create a new account, you'll automatically be enrolled for a 14-day free trial—no credit card required.
Next steps
Our team will reach out to you via email with the next steps. If you meet all the requirements, we will update your account and send a confirmation email from the startup@tailscale.com alias. If we have any questions or are unable to accept your application, we will provide additional context in an email from the same alias.
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Program FAQ
What are the Terms and Conditions?
Pre-selected qualifying startups get one (1) free business plan subscription for one year (
subject to our Terms of Service
) in exchange for providing logo rights, a case study with Tailscale, and participating in Research. New accounts only; existing accounts, upgrades, and purchases through resellers or similar are not eligible. Limit one offer / startup. Void where prohibited. May not be combined with any other offers, promotions or discounts. At the end of the offer period, you must purchase to continue using the Tailscale Solution. We reserve the right, in our sole and absolute discretion, to extend, modify or terminate this offer at any time and for any reason with or without prior notice.
What are the eligibility requirements the Tailscale for Startups program?
1. Must not be on an existing paid Tailscale plan (offer applies to new customers only).
2. Must be a legitimate startup or company, as verified through a website or domain.
3. Applications must use a valid work email; personal email addresses will not be accepted.
4. This program is intended for startups at Series A or earlier.
While we encourage all qualifying startups to apply, please note that admission to our first cohort will be selective. We appreciate your understanding as we strive to build a strong foundation for this program.
How are applications to this program handled?
We will review all applicants and send out select invitations on a rolling basis.
What if I've applied and haven't heard back yet?
If you haven't heard back from us within 10 business days, please contact us at startup@tailscale.com.
Am I eligible if I am already a Tailscale paying customer?
The Tailscale for Startups Program is for first-time Tailscale customers. If your organization is currently a paying customer or has been in the past, you are not eligible.
Will I be on a special plan?
You will be able to choose one of our business plans - the same as any organization who isn't a part of the Tailscale for Startups Program. You will have all the same benefits and be subject to our ToS.
Should I apply?
If you're unsure whether your company qualifies, go ahead and apply—we'd still love to hear from you! We evaluate all applications individually and will reach out with the relevant information.
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