# Connect a New Remote Machine to MeshCentral
## Commands Only — Run These on the Remote Machine

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## Step 1 — Install Tailscale

```bash
curl -fsSL https://tailscale.com/install.sh | sh
sudo tailscale up
```

> ⚠️ A URL will appear. Open it in **any browser** (your laptop is fine).
> Log in with **knmkaushik@gmail.com** (same account as all other machines).
> **DO NOT press Ctrl+C** — wait until the terminal prints `Success.`

Verify:
```bash
tailscale status
# Must show: pop-os ... Connected
```

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## Step 2 — Install MeshCentral Agent

```bash
cd /tmp && \
wget "https://100.66.205.2:4430/meshagents?script=1" --no-check-certificate -O ./meshinstall.sh && \
chmod 755 ./meshinstall.sh && \
sudo ./meshinstall.sh https://100.66.205.2:4430 '7TS2JNCPPk4H6zUjPNYIy5SOy6kyUQRsmkIoyd6jHlzweRwcEPRxZ8oZ2vLV6nZi'
```

Expected output:
```
...Installing service [DONE]
-> Starting service... [OK]
```

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## Step 3 — Verify Agent is Running

```bash
sudo systemctl status meshagent
# Must show: active (running)
```

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## Done

The machine will appear in the MeshCentral dashboard at `https://localhost:4430` on your laptop within 10 seconds.

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## If Something Goes Wrong

| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| `tailscale status` shows `Logged out` | Run `sudo tailscale up` again, open the new URL in browser |
| Agent install hangs at `Connecting to 100.66.205.2` | Tailscale not connected — fix Step 1 first |
| Machine not appearing in dashboard | Run `sudo systemctl restart meshagent` |
| Agent install succeeds but no green dot | Wait 30 seconds then hard refresh browser |

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## Quick Reference Info

| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| MeshCentral Server IP | `100.66.205.2` |
| MeshCentral Port | `4430` |
| Dashboard URL (from laptop) | `https://localhost:4430` |
| Dashboard URL (from Tailscale machine) | `https://100.66.205.2:4430` |
| Tailscale Account | `knmkaushik@gmail.com` |
| Device Group Key | `7TS2JNCPPk4H6zUjPNYIy5SOy6kyUQRsmkIoyd6jHlzweRwcEPRxZ8oZ2vLV6nZi` |