I’m pretty new to selfhosting and homelabs, and I would appreciate a simple-worded explanation here. Details are always welcome!

So, I have a home network with a dynamic external IP address. I already have my Synology NAS exposed to the Internet with DDNS - this was done using the interface, so didn’t require much technical knowledge.

Now, I would like to add another server (currently testing with Raspberry Pi) in the same LAN that would also be externally reachable, either through a subdomain (preferable), or through specific ports. How do I go about it?

P.S. Apparently, what I’ve tried on the router does work, it’s just that my NAS was sitting in the DMZ. Now it works!

  • AlleroOPEnglish
    2·
    11 hours ago

    Just me and the people I trust, but there are certain inconveniences around using VPN for access.

    First, I live in the jurisdiction that is heavily restrictive, so VPN is commonly in use to bypass censorship

    Second, I sometimes access my data from computers I trust but can’t install VPN clients on

    Third, I share my NAS resources with my family, and getting my mom to use a VPN every time she syncs her photos is near impossible

    So, fully recognizing the risks, I feel like I have to expose a lot of my services.

    • somewa@suppo.fiEnglish
      21·
      4 hours ago

      Remember that with services facing public internet it’s not about if you get hacked but when you get hacked. It’s personal photos on someone elses hands then.

      • AlleroOPEnglish
        1·
        2 hours ago

        I do remember that and take quite a few precautions. Also, nothing that can be serioisly used against me is in there.

      • thermal_shock@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        3 hours ago

        Not sure why you’re downvote, you’re absolutely right. People scan for open ports all day long and will eventually find your shit and try to break in. In my work environment, I see thousands of login attempts daily on brand new accounts, just because something discovered they exist and want to check it out.