Step 7 of the series: Bypass internet restrictions and protect your privacy on public Wi-Fi

n the final step of the series, the Tailscale exit node is declared within the Tailnet. After this, you’re ready to use Tailscale.

Step 6 of the series: Bypass internet restrictions and protect your privacy on public Wi-Fi

In this part of the series, each step of the setup script from the previous article is explained in detail.

If you’re not interested in the technical background, you can skip this part.

Step 5 of the series: Bypass internet restrictions and protect your privacy on public Wi-Fi

In this part of the series, I’ll show you a script that prepares the Ubuntu Server network settings for Tailscale.

Step 4 of the series: Bypass internet restrictions and protect your privacy on public Wi-Fi

In this part of the series, you’ll learn how to install Tailscale on an Ubuntu Server.

Step 3 of the series: Bypass internet restrictions and protect your privacy on public Wi-Fi

In this part of the series, you’ll configure the server’s firewall.

Step 2 of the series: Bypass internet restrictions and protect your privacy on public Wi-Fi

In this part of the series, you’ll learn how to install Ubuntu Server step by step.

Step 1 of the series: Bypass internet restrictions and protect your privacy on public Wi-Fi

First, you need to order a server. I’m using netcup as a provider, but you can choose a different one as long as it offers similar features.

To use a server as a Tailscale exit node, you don’t need much computing power or memory. In general, the smallest vServer from netcup with 2 GB RAM and 2 vCores should be sufficient.

In many parts of the world, free access to the internet is not a given. Websites are blocked, messaging apps are restricted, and critical content is censored. This raises the question: How can I stay online – freely and securely?

This article series shows how to set up your own stable and encrypted connection using Tailscale, a modern VPN based on the WireGuard protocol – especially useful in countries with restrictive internet laws.

But government censorship isn’t the only issue. Even in everyday situations – like at a hotel or café – our online communication is often unprotected.

A VPN protects you in public Wi-Fi: the provider can’t see which websites you visit, what apps you use, or who you’re communicating with. Your connection is fully encrypted, allowing you to stay private and secure even on open networks.