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[Question] External access for my network (self.selfhost)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by wolfowl to c/selfhost@lemmy.ml

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Hi All, I know it was asked multiple times but I'm a noob.

What is the best way to access my server from external network? I know I can open a port on router (not recommended), Tailscales, Wireguard or Direct VPN. I will access from android phone and maybe from other devices.

What I want to try to access (mainly docker on NAS)

bitwarden
calibre
setup home assistant
possibly RSS server
nextcloud
plex server (already remote access)
maybe docker apps too

Thanks

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[–] Parsnip8904 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I use tailscale for this with no issues. It traverses my CGnat without significant speed reduction. Just install tailscale on the hosts with the services on them and use magic dns or install tailscale on a vm/container and have it advertise your home subnet as a subnet router.

[–] wolfowl 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

thanks. So lets say I want to open Bitwarden app on android, and the vault is on NAS, I need to open the tailscale app first on that mobile? Sorry if this is a silly question.

[–] Parsnip8904 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah. The simplest setup you could start with with would be tailscale on the nas and your phone, switch it on in Android (it works like a VPN) and you should be able to connect to the tailscale ip of the Nas.