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Is Tailscale v1.104.2 safe to update?

safe Released 2026-10-20

Probably yes. Bug fixes and minor features only, per the release notes. No breaking changes mentioned.

⚠️ What breaks

Nothing in the release notes suggests breaking changes. This looks like a bug-fix or minor release. The usual precautions (backup, read notes) still apply.

Read the full official release notes →

✅ What to do first

  1. Read the official release notes (linked in “What breaks”).
  2. Back up config and data (snapshot the VM/volume if you can).
  3. Note the version you are on now, so you can roll back.
  4. Update, then check logs and core functions before walking away.

↩️ How to roll back to v1.104.1

Reinstall the previous package version from your distro repo (e.g. apt install tailscale=v1.104.1) or pin the previous container tag.

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