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!

  • pHr34kY@lemmy.worldEnglish
    73·
    14 hours ago

    You can still just open it to the internet. Just do it on IPv6 instead. You won’t find it by scanning IP ranges like they do on IPv4. You’ll want to set up DNS for it though. Also get a free TLS cert from LetsEncrypt. It’s a bit of work initially.

    • mic_check_one_two@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      71·
      12 hours ago

      Was going to comment something along the lines of “Inb4 someone posts that obscurity will keep you secure” but here you are. No, you won’t be secure just because it’s on IPv6. And TLS certs are open to the public, (they literally have to be, since any device attempting to access your server needs to be able to validate the cert) so bots will scrape them and instantly have whatever you made it for. So it wouldn’t even keep you obscure.

    • frongt@lemmy.zipEnglish
      8·
      13 hours ago

      Assuming their ISP and everything else supports ipv6. An even so it’ll still be visible through scanning, through brute force, or if anyone is reading cert transparency reports anf scanning the domains that show up.