I’ve been researching different ways to expose Docker containers to the internet. I have three services I want to expose: Jellyfin, Omnivore (Read-it-later app), and Overseerr.

I’ve come across lots of suggestions, like using Nginx with Cloudflared, but some people mention that streaming media goes against Cloudflared tunnel TOS, and instead recommend Tailscale, or Traefik, or setting up a WireGuard VPN, or using Nginx with a WireGuard VPN.

The amount of conflicting advice has left me confused. So, what would be the best approach to securely expose these containers?

  • MangoPenguin@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Is it just you that needs access? VPN like Tailscale or Wireguard is the most secure option then, as it’s not exposing any services to the internet.

    Otherwise a reverse proxy in front of things like Traefik or Nginx, make sure things are automatically updated ASAP, and make sure auth is enabled on the services.

    • MoonlitSanguine@lemmy.oneOPEnglish
      4·
      2 months ago

      Thankyou. Since it’s just my devices (laptop/phone) that need access, I think WireGuard—or possibly Tailscale—seems like the best solution for me.

      • MangoPenguin@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
        2·
        2 months ago

        Tailscale is very easy and handles everything for you but you are relying on their services, so if you want to be 100% self hosted Wireguard is the way to go.