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!

  • FlexibleToast@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 hours ago

    I’ve set it up next to my NPM and it’s more complicated, but so much more capable. Traefik is what it uses to proxy things. You’re comparing a full suite of tools with just one piece.

    • ohshit604@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      1 hour ago

      Traefik is what it uses to proxy things. You’re comparing a full suite of tools with just one piece.

      I mean, that’s debatable. Taking a look at their docker-compose.yml there are 3 containers they recommend running, with a 4 optional container.

      To say this is a “full-suite” is a bit much when majority of the heavy lifting is done by Traefik, the middleware’s you assign to Traefik and WireGuard. Pangolin if I’m reading this correctly;

      “Pangolin combines reverse proxy and VPN capabilities into one platform.”

      Which is great! However as I mentioned previously, does not integrate well when these services are already setup to work standalone.

      I suspect the same reaction from folks when they hear “download pangolin from the App Store, and use xyz credentials to connect.” And “download WireGuard from the App Store, and use xyz file to connect.”