Incomplete file delivery in macOS Taildrop
warningavailabilityUpdated Mar 12, 2026
Technologies:
How to detect:
Taildrop file transfers on macOS may result in incomplete file delivery, where files are partially transferred or corrupted. This issue was addressed in the changelog, indicating it was a known problem in prior versions.
Recommended action:
If users report incomplete or corrupted files received via Taildrop on macOS, verify both sender and receiver are running updated Tailscale versions with the Taildrop fix. Check file integrity using checksums before and after transfer. Monitor for partial writes or transfer interruptions in logs.