Re:I only use Google Sheets
by asdff on Wednesday October 01, 2025 @04:29PM
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Is your home server LAN only or have you configured it in some way to be accessible and secure on the internet? I'm interested in setting up a fileserver myself but I'm not sure what the latest is on security.
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Re:I only use Google Sheets
by MattTheRealOne on Wednesday October 01, 2025 @07:06PM
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Tailscale is a great place to start. It uses a VPN to access your servers while outside of your LAN while avoiding the security risk of them being wide open to the internet.
So the way I understand Tailscale is that it's built on top of Wireguard; Tailscale claims it's "easier to use" but I haven't found Wireguard to be difficult to configure at all. Are there any extra benefits to using Tailscale that I'm overlooking?
Re:I only use Google Sheets
by MattTheRealOne on Thursday October 02, 2025 @07:02PM
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Yes, Tailscale uses Wireguard. If you can use Wireguard, that is great. That is not an option for many people who are behind a CGNAT and/or do not have the ability to setup port forwarding. Tailscale also makes it easier for sharing access with other users.
I definitely don't open a bunch of ports to the internet! I use Wireguard to VPN back into my home network from my mobile devices. Wireguard only responds to packets that contain a valid preconfigured crypto key, so while the WG port is technically "open" it doesn't respond to a port scanner.