#15660·tailscale

Android App not working with Headscale server

Author: a20eac1dCreated Apr 13, 2025Updated Sep 30, 2026
LabelsOS-androidbug

What is the issue?

I am using Tailscale for Android Version 1.80.2 and I'm trying to use the hamburger menu to "use alternative server". When I enter the correct IP, the window simply closes and I end up back on the main page without any servers actually being added. The same happens when trying to use an auth key generated by Headscale.

The Headscale server in questions works perfectly with both Windows and Linux devices of all kinds. This is a unique bug with the Android app.

As it stands right now, it is impossible to use a custom server with the Tailscale Android app.

Steps to reproduce

Click the hamburger menu, click on "Use alternative server", enter the correct IP address. Nothing happens.

Are there any recent changes that introduced the issue?

No response

OS

Android

OS version

Android 14

Tailscale version

1.80.2

Other software

Headscale version 0.25.1

Bug report

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