Run tinc, a VPN daemon for connecting devices through a virtual private network.
Tinc
Tinc runs as a peer-to-peer VPN daemon and supports networks with an arbitrary number of nodes.
About Tinc
Tinc is a peer-to-peer VPN daemon for networks with an arbitrary number of nodes. After connecting to a few nodes using their location and public key, it learns about the remaining nodes, connects automatically, and forwards data through intermediate nodes when direct connections are not possible.
It operates in router, switch, and hub modes, with router mode associating nodes with IPv4 and/or IPv6 subnets. The 1.1 branch shown is a pre-release, and 1.0.x versions are recommended for stable use.
Key features
- Creates peer-to-peer VPNs with arbitrary number of nodes
- Learns network topology after connecting to initial nodes
- Forwards data through intermediate nodes when needed
- Supports router mode with IPv4 and IPv6 subnets
- Supports switch mode as virtual Ethernet switch
- Supports hub mode as virtual Ethernet hub
Best for: People who want to run a self-managed VPN across many nodes without configuring individual tunnels.
Good for
- Requires only location and public key of a few nodes instead of configuring tunnels
- Supports VPNs with an arbitrary number of nodes
- Offers router, switch, and hub routing modes
Watch out for
- Displayed 1.1 version is a pre-release, not a stable release
- Nightly binary packages are not heavily tested and not officially supported
Tinc at a glance
- Website
- github.com/gsliepen/tinc
- Category
- Privacy & Security › VPNs
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Tinc FAQ
How do I install tinc?
Check your distribution's package manager first, download nightly builds for Linux distributions and Windows, or build from source following INSTALL.md.
How do I get started?
See QUICKSTART.md for a quick guide and the manual for more detailed information.
Should I use version 1.1 for stable use?
No, 1.1 is a pre-release; use one of the 1.0.x versions if you need a stable version.
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