Hello everyone

Last week I bought a domain with the intention of connecting it to my NAS so I can access my apps over the internet without tailscale (plus give access to a few family members on jellyfin). I did it through clourflare.

I was very naïve but I had no ideal of the sheer amount of learning it would require to achieve the things I’m looking to do (just basic access with some additional authentication). So far I’ve managed to publish my immich server (behind a authentication screen) but largely still very confused about how its actually working. And very confused about setting up external auth and using reverse proxy. Honestly feeling quite defeated.

I’ve posted here in the selfhosted Lemmy and you guys have been really helpful but I think I could really benefit from someone showing me and explaining how it works. I have already learnt a lot from last week but the more I learn the more questions I have.

I’ve taught myself home networking, I knew nothing about it before I built a NAS, but with this I just want to be sure I’m doing it right.

I can pay you. Not heaps but hopefully enough for 20-30 minutes of your time. Not trying to rip anyone off here haha

Thanks for all your continued advice on this

  • artyom@piefed.socialEnglish
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    4 months ago

    It’s a huge problem that so many people act like it’s super easy and simple. It’s incredibly complicated to someone who is not a networking professional.

  • MuttMutt@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    4 months ago

    What are you using as a router? How are you you trying to setup a reverse proxy?

    I will be honest, I would do it for free. Money is nice but helping people is more important to me than that. However my understanding is with OpnSense and using Caddy for reverse proxy with the ACME client for Let’s Encrypt certificates. Beyond that I am outside of my element.

  • TrippinMallard@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    3 months ago

    I use official netbird reverseproxy since you route your domain/subdomains to any machine on your netbird mesh for free. If you want more privacy you can self host the netbird instance.