Tailscale failure forced an in-person visit to a remote server

did not keep its working reliably on a server managed without a monitor or keyboard. The connection stopped working after the initial setup for an unknown reason.

Remote recovery was impossible, so physical access to the server was required. The goal is to find a more dependable alternative that allows long-term without opening .

Key points

  • The connection did not remain available after the initial setup.
  • Restoring access required a physical visit to the .
  • The re should work without opening .
  • Test automatic reconnection after reboots and renewal before leaving a server unattended.
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