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What’s your go too (secure) method for casting over the internet with a Jellyfin server.
I’m wondering what to use and I’m pretty beginner at this
I use mTLS by adding a reverse proxy between Jellyfin and the Inet. This makes it hard to use the app, but works perfect with a browser. If you still want to use the app. There is a solution by using stunnel (termux) between te app and the Inet or better, a wireguard VPN.
For now just Tailscale but I'm working on setting up a reverse proxy and SSO through Authentik
Even more secure is having a VPS and self hosting Heascale, even better is Wireguard
I'm trying to move away from needing a VPN to connect to make it simpler for less technically inclined family members
Usually just needs to be set up once. A small price to pay for security.
Sad that mTLS support is non existent because it solves this problem.
It would cover all phones, pcs and maybe Android TVs.
The barrier to entry would be having to replace the cert every year since we now made that a thing. Maybe spin up a self-sign shirt server and start issuing people 10 years certs
I just expose my local machine to the internet, unsecured
Yea same I don’t even care.
It’s an old laptop, I have a backup. Go ahead, fuck it up.
Do you at least have it on a VLAN?
I dunno. It’s plugged in directly to the modem/router provided by my ISP while my wifi is provided by a separate mesh setup, which is also plugged in to the modem/router 🤷♂️
Yeah, you’ll definitely want to make sure that computer is isolated. It doesn’t sound like it’s currently on a VLAN. The real danger isn’t just someone messing up that one machine, once they’re in, they’re behind your firewall and can potentially access anything else on your network. Smart home devices are often the next targets, things like light bulbs, security cameras, and especially Windows computers, which are usually easy to compromise if they’re on the same network.
You might be wondering, “How likely is that?” Honestly, very likely. Back when my website was online, it would get hit by hackers, mostly script kiddies, several times an hour.
This is absolutely unhinged but god damn it, I respect you.
Thanks stranger over the internet seems like the best option.
Tailscale with self hosted headscale
Any helpful tips or links to tutorials for this method?
Easiest method is Docker, but it heavily depends on your network and tech stacks.