I replaced a VPN with my own VPS, and it works perfectly with some added benefits
The article discusses the author's experience of replacing a VPN with a VPS for better access to self-hosted applications. The author faced challenges with ISP-related issues and found that using a VPS resolved these problems effectively. The solution provided additional benefits, making self-hosting more efficient and reliable.
- ▪The author has been self-hosting apps on a NAS but struggled with accessing them outside the network.
- ▪Previous solutions like reverse proxies and Tailscale did not fully resolve the issues due to lack of a static IP.
- ▪Switching to a VPS allowed the author to use Pangolin and Newt Docker client, which improved NAT traversal and overall service accessibility.
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