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Is they're an easy way to make my Jellyfin accessible outside of my home network for free? (anarchist.nexus)
submitted 4 months ago by to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world
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I have docker installed, but only have a vague idea of how it works.

Back in the day, I would just port forward, but even then, I would need a static IP somehow.

I have heard a reverse proxy is an option, but that is an entirely new topic to me.

Surely there is an easy way to access Jellyfin outside of my home network that I'm just missing.

*Edit: I am blown away by all the help and support! I currently have tailscale running, and I'm in the process of purchasing a domain.

Thanks everyone!

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[–] [S] 5 points 4 months ago (3 children)

That is a new concept to me, but I'll definitely look into it.

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  • [–] 8 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    it's actually the recommended way if you use jellyfin, theres a few security/privacy vulnerabilities with publicly exposing the jellyfin server anyway, they are being worked on but, the safest way to do it is just use a vpn regardless.

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  • [–] 2 points 4 months ago

    Plus it enables you to access everything. If you have radarr or sonarr or whatever, you can get to those and add media while out and about.

    Personally I use Mealie and pull up ingredient lists while I'm im at the grocery store.

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  • [–] 5 points 4 months ago

    Just be aware that if you want anyone else to connect to your Jellyfin, you'll still have to route it through a domain and reverse proxy, unless you're comfortable letting them log in to your tailnet.

    It's a bit of a fiddle to set up, but once it's done it's quite satisfying.

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