How to access GitLab on a private network with Tailscale

This post details the technical steps to integrate a self-hosted GitLab instance on a private network with Tailscale. It covers installing Tailscale, configuring DNS to point a hostname to the private IP address, and setting up HTTPS encryption using Certbot and Let's Encrypt certificates. The post explains the drawbacks of traditional port forwarding and highlights the security and ease-of-use benefits of Tailscale for remote access to private network services.