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!

  • dogs0n@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    6·
    3 hours ago

    Not 100% sure what you mean, but if you’re suggesting making it accessible publicly only through tor, that’s a bad idea (not to mention the people running tor don’t recommend streaming video through it).

    • quick_snail@feddit.nlEnglish
      13·
      3 hours ago

      Tor is extremely secure. Onion Services let you auth clients with a certificate. See also how Onion Share works.

      Also I don’t think Tor etiquette says not to stream video. It says not to torrent.

      • dogs0n@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        3·
        2 hours ago

        Hm I could be wrong on the streaming videos etiquette, I can’t remember nor can I find where I originally heard that from.

        Still think it’s a bad idea though. As another reason: Won’t you have an awfully slow connection to your server (tor is already slow just to access a plain html website)?